I've got a problem. I get worked up over the smallest things, like really small. Like once I accidentally dialed the wrong number and a stranger picked up, I couldn’t stop feeling embarrassed. And today in class I saw my friend had her homework out that we were going to correct in about 10 minutes. And I thought we weren’t allowed to change our answers in class so I leant over to see if I was sure it was the home work (I didn’t want to get in trouble if I did change my answers last minute) well I was right, so I got mine out and changed an answered because I saw a spelling mistake. She told the teacher I copied her and a couple of my friends and I still feel embarrassed about it when I wasn’t even copying. The people who do know about it didn’t mention it or anything, they probably don’t remember but I still feel embarrassed. How do I stop overreacting in things like this and get rid of this feeling when I don’t need to feel it? Please, please help. Thanks.
-strawberryapple
Hey Strawberry apple,
As the old saying goes, “There’s no use in crying over spilled milk.” Basically, there’s no point in getting yourself all worked up about the little things—they’re not worth your time and effort. If you let the little things bother you, then you’re always going to be upset.
There are more important things to go crazy over—an embarrassing moment is not the end of the world even though it may feel like it at the time. Blush Much moments happen to everyone all the time. I’ve heard that laughter is often the best medicine and I think it’s true. Whenever you find yourself in an embarrassing moment, instead of going crazy, laugh about it.
Being able to laugh at yourself shows you’re comfortable with yourself and you’re confident. It also shows you’ve got a chill attitude because you’re not worried about what other people are thinking. Before you get worked up about something really small again, ask yourself if it’s really worth it and if it’s not, then just shrug it off.
Lots of love,
L’Oreal
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BY ANDREA T. ON 5/5/2008 8:38:00 AM 173 COMMENTS