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before you go

Even more important than school supplies and new shoes is bringing

a good attitude with you as you head to middle school.

Be self-confident.

Almost every girl cares what other people think about her—especially

when meeting new classmates or trying out a new look.

It’s natural

to be a little unsure of yourself

in new situations, but try not

to think the worst when things are left unsaid. If someone is staring

at your new haircut, she may be thinking how it would look on her!

Be realistic.

You skipped over question #3 on the test and blew your chance for

a perfect score. So you spend the rest of the day thinking: How could

I be so stupid?

Give yourself a break.

Don’t beat yourself up over

every little mistake. Instead, celebrate what you did right, and accept

and understand what you did wrong. Then move on, knowing that you

did the best you could do.

Be levelheaded.

Worrying sucks up your energy.

Don’t let thoughts about

what could go wrong eat away at your precious time, or you’ll be left

with nothing to show for it—except

a bellyful of butterflies. Focus on

what good things could happen:

I might get an A! If you have to

consider the negative “what-ifs,”

follow up each one with a positive

“what-if.” Give yourself five minutes;

then

get on with things.