Friday 18 January 2013

how to survive without bestfreind?

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Get some perspective. Although you should try and enjoy your life in high school, high school is not the be-all, end-all. Lots of successful people don't have best friends, and you don't need one to be the smartest or the most awesome. Preaching positive thinking is a bit banal, but treating everyone as your friend will lay a good base for actually making friends with them.


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    Lower your expectations. It might be that you are unable to become 'best friends' with someone because you expect too much from one, or because you think that every social interaction has to be perfect. But in reality, many 'best friends' start off with a bit of awkward small talk, or not liking each other. So every time you talk to someone, stay open and relaxed, and when you develop a friendship, be happy with what it is, rather than what you want it to be.
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    Remember 'I'm Okay, You're Okay'. You have to always have this attitude to have rewarding relationships be that with your family members, a friend or a stranger. If you think anything else you might still make friendships but they might be depressing ones, or ones that will quickly degenerate. So keep this in mind!
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    Identify the things you feel you miss or lack by not having a best friend and the triggers that make you feel lonely, and brainstorm how you can fill those "holes" in other, positive ways. For example, if you hate being alone on Saturday nights, find a regular activity to do at that time that will get rid of your lack of variety.
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    Don't put yourself down by negatively comparing yourself to other people. No one is perfect. Everyone has problems, some people are just better at hiding them. Ms. Popularity might have things ten times worse than you.
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    Be thankful for what you do have and enjoy your 'me' time, which is precious. You still have your health, your personality, your family, and your talents, which not everyone has and feel lucky to have them.
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    Challenge yourself by trying something new that you've always wanted to do; maybe it's joining the drama club, forming a band, learning how to ride a horse or taking Japanese lessons after school.
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    Be your own best friend. Focus on the positive things about yourself. Stand up for yourself. Don't be hard on yourself for not having a "best friend." Think of the things that people like about you. Write them down and remind yourself, as needed.It may sound cocky, but being a "best friend" to yourself is important. Sometimes, people with a lot of "best friends" actually aren't very happy or comfortable with themselves.
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    Focus on the similarities between other people and yourself. Don't dismiss anyone based on what you see on a superficial level and think that they won't be able to 'get' you. Good friends can come in surprising packages.
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    Develop interests outside of school. Try things out and find out what you really like. Make use of this time in high school to find your passions. An example might be literature, pets, photography movies from the 1980s, or you could start putting videos on YouTube or blogging. You can find like minded people around town who share your enthusiasm, also.
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    The grass is green on this side too. Acknowledge that not having a best friend in high school may make you feel sad or lonely at times. That's okay, because best friends cause heartaches a lot of times. You'll have more time to yourself that way, and you can study for your math test and ace it instead of talking random things on the phone for an hour with your friend. We need personal indirect space too.
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    Use your time to get closer to your elder family members (and extended family). They're older and wiser, and everybody is worth getting to know. This especially applies to relatives such as your grandparents, you should try and spend more time with them because they have more experience.
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    Use your teachers as mentors. Teachers often want to have mentees too, so take advantage of what your teachers have to offer. Being friendly with your teachers also provides the bonus of them being nicer to you, unless the teacher is a severe anti-biased person.
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    Be nice to the people who are your classmates, friends or acquaintances or someone who could use support, such as a foreign exchange student. Having many positives connections can really add up.
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    Talk to someone about your problems. Venting is therapeutic. Find someone you can trust like an older sibling, a parent, family member, a clergy member or a professional therapist, preferably your school psychologist.
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    Hang out with people who aren't in your grade or who go to another school. Try to make a good impression with everybody you meet.
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    Focus on your schoolwork, getting into college and getting a job. Good performance in high school will really pay off! So you should try and do as much as you can to make the next part of your life as good as possible.
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    Be open and patient. Don't see yourself as 'someone who doesn't have a best friend'. Keep your mind open for potential friendships but bear in mind that close friendships often take more time to build. You might not have a best friend right here right now, but sooner or later you will find someone who you really get along with, so you should keep your mind open for when they stumble into your life.

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