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#*Put some effort into your appearance by doing your hair, making sure your clothes are clean, and putting cologne or perfume on. | #*Put some effort into your appearance by doing your hair, making sure your clothes are clean, and putting cologne or perfume on. | ||
#Keep your living area clean and tidy. Messy living spaces can make you feel like you are living in a college dorm room, or a kid’s room. Clean up the sink full of dirty dishes or the piles of laundry lying around your room or apartment. Reduce clutter by re-organizing your space to be more functional. Focus on presenting a clean, organized living space.<ref name="rf3">http://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/buildingselfesteem/2013/09/behave-like-an-adult-build-self-esteem/</ref> | #Keep your living area clean and tidy. Messy living spaces can make you feel like you are living in a college dorm room, or a kid’s room. Clean up the sink full of dirty dishes or the piles of laundry lying around your room or apartment. Reduce clutter by re-organizing your space to be more functional. Focus on presenting a clean, organized living space.<ref name="rf3">http://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/buildingselfesteem/2013/09/behave-like-an-adult-build-self-esteem/</ref> | ||
| − | #*Look at How to Organize Your Room<ref name="rf4"> | + | #*Look at How to Organize Your Room<ref name="rf4">[[Organize Your Bedroom]]</ref> and How to Clean Your House<ref name="rf5">[[Clean a House]]</ref> for tips and tricks on keeping your space clean. |
#Find a mentor. A mentor is someone who gives help and advice to a less experienced person.<ref name="rf6">http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor</ref> A good mentor will help you build your self confidence and self worth. They will teach you new skills or help you improve on the skills you already have, and act as a role model or someone you can look up to. | #Find a mentor. A mentor is someone who gives help and advice to a less experienced person.<ref name="rf6">http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor</ref> A good mentor will help you build your self confidence and self worth. They will teach you new skills or help you improve on the skills you already have, and act as a role model or someone you can look up to. | ||
#*Reach out to your guidance counselor at school, or to your community leaders. You can also look for a mentor in a family member or a close family friend. | #*Reach out to your guidance counselor at school, or to your community leaders. You can also look for a mentor in a family member or a close family friend. | ||
