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=== Having the Personality of a Princess === | === Having the Personality of a Princess === | ||
| − | #Be gracious. To be gracious means to be courteous, polite, and pleasant. Act accordingly. Treat everyone you meet with respect, just as a princess would treat everyone who surrounds her--her subjects included--with the utmost kindness and respect. You must accept everyone for who they are, and excuse their faults when they struggle to be the best they can be.<ref>http://www.positivelypresent.com/2011/04/how-to-live-like-a-princess-or-prince.html</ref> | + | #Be gracious. To be gracious means to be courteous, polite, and pleasant. Act accordingly. Treat everyone you meet with respect, just as a princess would treat everyone who surrounds her--her subjects included--with the utmost kindness and respect. You must accept everyone for who they are, and excuse their faults when they struggle to be the best they can be.<ref name="rf1">http://www.positivelypresent.com/2011/04/how-to-live-like-a-princess-or-prince.html</ref> |
#*A part of being gracious is to handle annoyances gracefully. If someone is rude to you, or something does not go your way, don’t throw a fit. Instead, act like a princess and try to make the best of the situation. If your plans have gone astray, try to find a way to enjoy the outcome. If someone is being annoying or rude to you, show kindness and patience to them. They may be quieted simply by your grace. | #*A part of being gracious is to handle annoyances gracefully. If someone is rude to you, or something does not go your way, don’t throw a fit. Instead, act like a princess and try to make the best of the situation. If your plans have gone astray, try to find a way to enjoy the outcome. If someone is being annoying or rude to you, show kindness and patience to them. They may be quieted simply by your grace. | ||
#*Never raise your voice or act cruelly to those around you--even if they are getting on your last nerve. Princesses stare adversity in the face and conquer it with kindness. | #*Never raise your voice or act cruelly to those around you--even if they are getting on your last nerve. Princesses stare adversity in the face and conquer it with kindness. | ||
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# Engage others and [[Communicate Effectively|communicate]] well. Really [[Listen|listen]] to what others have to say and reflect their interests in your [[Have a Great Conversation|conversation]]. Pay attention to what people say to you and show them that you [[Show Empathy | empathize with them.]] | # Engage others and [[Communicate Effectively|communicate]] well. Really [[Listen|listen]] to what others have to say and reflect their interests in your [[Have a Great Conversation|conversation]]. Pay attention to what people say to you and show them that you [[Show Empathy | empathize with them.]] | ||
#*Part of being a princess is making speeches and listening to her subjects. While you may not be a princess, you can still show the same regard for what your friends, family, and acquaintances have to say. Never brush anyone aside or wave what they are saying off as trivial. | #*Part of being a princess is making speeches and listening to her subjects. While you may not be a princess, you can still show the same regard for what your friends, family, and acquaintances have to say. Never brush anyone aside or wave what they are saying off as trivial. | ||
| − | #Inspire others with your graciousness and good nature. Good princesses know that they have the power to influence others to do good. You do too! Simply having a positive attitude at all times will inspire those around you to make an effort to be positive. Use your positive attitude and confidence to make change happen. Take care of those who need help--the poor, hungry, and sick. Volunteer at soup kitchens and shelters--take care of those who cannot care for themselves.<ref>http://cheapskateprincess.com/2012/09/10-ways-to-act-like-a-disney-princess/</ref> | + | #Inspire others with your graciousness and good nature. Good princesses know that they have the power to influence others to do good. You do too! Simply having a positive attitude at all times will inspire those around you to make an effort to be positive. Use your positive attitude and confidence to make change happen. Take care of those who need help--the poor, hungry, and sick. Volunteer at soup kitchens and shelters--take care of those who cannot care for themselves.<ref name="rf2">http://cheapskateprincess.com/2012/09/10-ways-to-act-like-a-disney-princess/</ref> |
#*Make yourself a role model--find an issue that you are passionate about and make others aware of it. | #*Make yourself a role model--find an issue that you are passionate about and make others aware of it. | ||
#Be loyal to your [[Be Friends with Everyone|friends]] and [[Be Sincere|be sincere]] to your acquaintances. Essentially, be kind to everyone. Everybody is important to a princess and everybody is valued by a princess. Your friends are a treasure for life, so guard them well. They are more important than all the treasures in your jewelry box. And be sincere with everyone. It is easy to see when someone is being insincere. If you act naturally and kindly to everyone, you will simply glow and those around you will love you all the more for it. | #Be loyal to your [[Be Friends with Everyone|friends]] and [[Be Sincere|be sincere]] to your acquaintances. Essentially, be kind to everyone. Everybody is important to a princess and everybody is valued by a princess. Your friends are a treasure for life, so guard them well. They are more important than all the treasures in your jewelry box. And be sincere with everyone. It is easy to see when someone is being insincere. If you act naturally and kindly to everyone, you will simply glow and those around you will love you all the more for it. | ||
#*You should also be kind to animals. Anyone who treats animals poorly should be considered a villain. Be loving to your furry friends and people will see you for the kind person you are. | #*You should also be kind to animals. Anyone who treats animals poorly should be considered a villain. Be loving to your furry friends and people will see you for the kind person you are. | ||
#[[Be Confident|Be confident]]. Princesses need to be confident in order to win the love of their subjects and help govern properly (after all, they could be queen someday.) Draw inspiration from these princesses and be confident in your own life. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful and smart. You really are. | #[[Be Confident|Be confident]]. Princesses need to be confident in order to win the love of their subjects and help govern properly (after all, they could be queen someday.) Draw inspiration from these princesses and be confident in your own life. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you're beautiful and smart. You really are. | ||
| − | #Be considerate of others thoughts and feelings. Always make sure to have an open mind. Princesses must keep in mind what the people of her sovereignty need, and what will bring them happiness. You should also consider what the people in your life might need, no matter their situation. Has your best friend recently been dumped? Act like a princess and show her kindness and support--bring her ice cream, a great movie, and all the hugs in the world.<ref | + | #Be considerate of others thoughts and feelings. Always make sure to have an open mind. Princesses must keep in mind what the people of her sovereignty need, and what will bring them happiness. You should also consider what the people in your life might need, no matter their situation. Has your best friend recently been dumped? Act like a princess and show her kindness and support--bring her ice cream, a great movie, and all the hugs in the world.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Part of keeping an open mind is making sure not to judge anyone. We are all different and have different dreams and desires. Maybe your best friend wants to open a pet pedicure salon. Even if you might think it is a strange wish, keep an open mind and support your friend. | #*Part of keeping an open mind is making sure not to judge anyone. We are all different and have different dreams and desires. Maybe your best friend wants to open a pet pedicure salon. Even if you might think it is a strange wish, keep an open mind and support your friend. | ||
=== Looking Like a Princess === | === Looking Like a Princess === | ||
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#Make sure your hair is presentable before you leave the house. While you do not have to do your hair up in tresses, ribbons, and ringlets like the princesses of yore, you should have a cute hairstyle that you maintain regularly (which means no split ends.) There are many ways to do [[Look Elegant and Proper | classy updos for formal occasions.]] Try some out and see which works best for you. | #Make sure your hair is presentable before you leave the house. While you do not have to do your hair up in tresses, ribbons, and ringlets like the princesses of yore, you should have a cute hairstyle that you maintain regularly (which means no split ends.) There are many ways to do [[Look Elegant and Proper | classy updos for formal occasions.]] Try some out and see which works best for you. | ||
=== Engaging in Princessly Activities === | === Engaging in Princessly Activities === | ||
| − | #[[Volunteer | Be charitable.]] Princesses dedicate a part of their lives to helping those who cannot help themselves--you should do the same. Spend some of your time doing [[Volunteer|volunteer]] work. Every princess must have time to help the needy.<ref | + | #[[Volunteer | Be charitable.]] Princesses dedicate a part of their lives to helping those who cannot help themselves--you should do the same. Spend some of your time doing [[Volunteer|volunteer]] work. Every princess must have time to help the needy.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Some ways to be charitable include making donations to charities, volunteering at shelters and hospitals, helping or hosting benefits, etc. Find a cause you are passionate about and try to better the lives of people around you or that need help. | #*Some ways to be charitable include making donations to charities, volunteering at shelters and hospitals, helping or hosting benefits, etc. Find a cause you are passionate about and try to better the lives of people around you or that need help. | ||
# [[Start a Trend|Set a trend]]. Make others want to dress like you and be like you. This could mean setting a fashion trend, or getting people interested in a certain topic (such as a cause, a completely new cookie recipe, etc.) Most importantly, show that you are confident in this trend, and promote it without being pushy. | # [[Start a Trend|Set a trend]]. Make others want to dress like you and be like you. This could mean setting a fashion trend, or getting people interested in a certain topic (such as a cause, a completely new cookie recipe, etc.) Most importantly, show that you are confident in this trend, and promote it without being pushy. | ||
