Hiya everyone!
As it comes to the end of another school term for me, I thought I would take the time to reflect upon some of the things that happened during this past term.
I am not going to say exactly what happened this term, but I will use what I have learnt to help any of you.
If you find yourself feeling uncomfortable or not really included in your group of friends and you feel like an outsider, go and sit with others who you know you will fit better with, or, talk to your group about it and try and work it out. Out of your whole life, being at school is only a small portion. It is not worth it being uncomfortable. It will only make you feel more down and less interested. If you decide to move, let someone in your group know that you are and why you're doing it. If the group take it the wrong way and get the "you left us, you're not coming back" attitude, then they are not really being the best friends anyway. I'm not saying never talk to them again, they are still your friends depending on what has happened, just find a group that you know you will be included in more and have more fun with.
Secondly, if you find yourself in a bit of drama with someone and/or you don't like something someone in your group of friends or just anyone is doing or treating you, don't make the drama bigger. That is in someways what they want. It will just make things worse. Just give whoever is bothering you some space and focus on your school work and having a good time with the rest of your friends. Don't let it distract you from your main priority at school, which is learning, and if it starts getting too much, talk to someone you trust about it. No gossiping, just talk to let it out. Hopefully in time, you will be able to talk it out and try and work things through with the other person, but if that doesn't happen, again don't let it bother you.
Hopefully, this helps if any of you need it. I am in no way trying to dis anyone and I am not a professional advice giver but this is how I have dealt with similar situations. Just remember, never cause or make drama bigger. It just makes things worse. You are at school to learn, but, if you are unhappy or uncomfortable, you are not going to focus properly and you won't learn as well.
So until next time,
Peace & Love,
Rachel xoxo
