A great human being once said: "There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like me, and those who can go screw themselves." (That great human being, btw, is me. :P )
One of the first steps to leading a stress-free life is to not care what other people think of you. Believe me, as a teenager, trying to impress everyone is going to land up pretty high on your to-do list. Its human nature. But don't let it get the better of you. You just can't please everyone. Remember that story about the man, his wife and their horse? (Feel free to comment if you don't; I'll inbox it to you.)
And don't even try to deny it. Remember the other day when you saw that cute girl/guy at the mall and tried to show off (just a teensy bit)? Or when you helped that old lady cross the street just to impress your friends? Or even the time when you picked up that puppy from the road and brought him/her home, if only to show your parents what a caring human being you are?
Now, I hear perplexed teenagers all over the world asking me, what should I do to not care? After all, trying to impress everyone is IN MY BLOOD! Well, first things first: don't misunderstand me. Over the next few years, its crucial that you use your spare time kissing the asses of anyone and everyone who might be of help to you later on. For example, teachers, parents, your rich neighbor, et. al.
Before you go out of your way trying to show off how wonderful you are to someone else, ask yourself if this person is really worth impressing. For example, that PYT you saw at the mall isn't someone you're likely to see again. But your teachers however are. Help them out whenever you get a chance, if only because you're just that nice. :)
Don't get me wrong: you SHOULD help people in need. Whenever you get a chance, help old Mrs. Burton cross the road. Help people as often as you can, because hey, it never hurts to impress yourself. (:
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