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8 PERFECT YOUR POSTURE hood. You can stay close and boost
your wellness at the same time.”
“People with good posture
look happy, confident and —Nicole Clancy, fitness trainer
open. It’s like wearing your favorite
outfit: When you hold your body tall, BEAT THE OCTOBER SLUMP
it changes the way people see you. 14 “If you start feeling over-
Not to mention, it’s good for your whelmed or uninterested in
health.” —Deborah King, founder of class, mix it up. Change your seat,
Final Touch Finishing School reorganize your notebooks, find a new
study buddy. A small change can help
9 GIVE YOUR LIFE THE MOVIE you get back into the groove.” —Deena
Maerowitz, college admissions advisor
TEST “Whatever your situa-
tion is, imagine you’re watch-
ing it in a movie. Think what you LISTEN TO YOUR GUT
would tell the character to do. If you 15 “So many people will try
distance yourself from the situation, to steer you in a certain
you can be a lot smarter about your direction. And that might not be
emotions than when you’re in the the wrong direction at all, but you
middle of it.” —Dr. Travis Bradberry, have to know what’s right for you.
author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Trust yourself, follow your heart and
do what makes you happy.”—Hailee
10 GROW YOUR CREW… “If you Steinfeld, actress and singer
want to expand your social
circle, start with those you’re STICK WITH YOUR PRIORI-
already tight with. At least one of 16 TIES “Learn how to say no in
your friends has a side crew. Don’t be a way that is both graceful
afraid to ask her to invite you out with and humble. Saying something along
them. It’s a natural way to branch the lines of, ‘Thanks so much for
out.” —Tess V., 17, a high school senior thinking of me, but I don’t think I
in Turnersville, N.J. have the time to do justice to such
an important role right now. Please
11 ...AND SAY GOODBYE TO do check in again, though,’ lets
THOSE WHO NO LONGER
people know that you appreciate the
SERVE YOU. “Walk away from opportunity and might be available
‘friendships’ that make you feel small sometime in the future.” —Kate
and insecure—and seek out people Sundquist, writer at CollegeVine
who inspire you and support you.”
—Michelle Obama, author and former IGNORE THE HATERS
first lady of the United States 17 “If someone is being verbally
unkind, they most likely just
12 FIGHT TEST STRESS want to get some kind of reaction.
“During a test, panic can
Just walk away or ignore them.
take over and actually Never give away your power by letting
block your memory. Your brain is them affect your mood.” —Fantasha
like, ‘Run! Fire!’ So practice in a Kassam, owner of Social Fluency, a
safe environment beforehand. communication skills program
Have a friend quiz you with
flashcards or take a practice GO EASY ON YOURSELF
test online. By test day, 18 “Having a conversation around
you’ll be like, ‘I’ve got this.’” self-care is deeply important.
—Chris Tobias, School Skills I wish I had known prioritizing myself
founder and author was OK earlier on.” —Sophia Bush,
actress and activist
13 GET SOCIAL 19 STAY TRUE TO YOU “Just
WHILE YOU
HERO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES a weekly ‘walk and talk’ to like you. So just be friendly and
SWEAT “Start
remember that, with very
few exceptions, people want
with a friend. Meet at
do your best.” —Meg Cabot, author of
the same time to walk
Black Canary: Ignite.
around your neighbor-
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