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writes:I keep seeing people always looking happy and yet I don't. I've realised why - they're good at a variety of things.I've just left school, so it is too late for me to do anything about it, yet I struggled through school on my own. The teachers never gave me much optimism, sports day was always an embarrassment as the guy picked people for things that I was good at but gave them to someone else as he wanted to be popular probably. WHilst most of the people in school never took me seriously (which was ok sometimes) and all the worst pranks on school trips happened to me.I'm not or have never been given the chance to show leadership skills so I don't know if I have any whilst in team events I felt like the weak point (in rugby which I have now quit) of the team or just stayed in the background as no one listened to me.I want to do something about having faith in myself and I was wandering if something like a mentor might help me? Can anyone give me any advice. Reply to this Question
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reader, le_tigre +, writes (10 July 2006):
Hey there,
Im sure you're not alone in this. Many people seem to be happy on the outside, but maybe feel just like you. And even if they are happy - its you that matters, and you can be happy too.
Its not too late to do something! It doesnt matter that you struggled through school, its in the past now. You need to focus on you, and what you want. Building your self esteem and confidence seems the most important thing, that and finding yourself some hobbies/interests. You dont need to do everything, just start slow. Music? Sport? Art? Anything that might interest you. And you might make a few friends along the way.
Other than that, just talking to people helps...on here was a really good idea. What about your doctor? Maybe he/she could help you, refer you to some places where you can talk about how youre feeling and what youd like to do, or maybe activities you could do.
Im always here for you
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