8/22: Hellooooo Diary! Tomorrow is my 12th birthday and I am soooo excited! We’re going to a place to paint our own plates and cups and other things! Last time I made my sister a green plate with flowers. Mom is getting my favorite cupcakes for all of us. It’s going to be soooo fun! But I’m nervous! I hope Sami comes! We got in a fight about Matthew. But I know Rachel and Sarah and Jenny will for sure be there to celebrate with me! Good thing no boys allowed!

Hope you keep your diaries forever like I have! It’s so fun to look at them! I also have little drawings, notes and pictures in there.

For this week, get out of your chair or couch and get your heart pumping! It’s healthy to be moving for at least an hour throughout the day. This can mean playing outside in the leaves or snow, taking a walk or jog, playing a sport, participating in a game during recess, dancing in your room to some Willow Smith, or a combination of all of the above! Make sure to drink some water and write about it in your journal!

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Every once in a while we feel bad about ourselves whether it be about our weight, height or voice. These tips will (I hope) boost your self confidence.

1. Move around some furniture, put up pictures, redecorate your room or clean it. This is a good way to take your mind off things.
    
2. Talk to someone. Ask them what they’re self conscious about.
    
3. Be active; stretch or do yoga then do some tennis or something you like.
    
4. Take a bubble bath or hot shower. You’ll feel refreshed and clean!
    
5. Think about everything you like about yourself. Maybe you could change your look if you’re not satisfied with it.

Try these things when your down and see how you feel afterward. Hope I helped!