How I did it: I taught myself how to think positively. The world is a beautiful place and I am a beautiful person.

I focussed on the things about me that I already liked, devoted time to developing things that I was good at, and stopped worrying about the things that I didn't like about myself. So what if I wasn't good at maths, or that I wasn't the size of a twig? I was good at English, and I really liked how my eyes looked the other day.

Eventually I realised that I was never going to be the skinniest, or prettiest, or funniest girl. But I could be the best at being me.

Lessons & tips: Stop comparing yourself to other people. You are MEANT to be different to everyone else.

Resources: The Bronte Foundation

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Feb 15, 2009, 02:29AM PST | 0 comments | 4 cheers