-Jealous

Here’s a quick and friendly fashion tip for ya: Jealousy looks good on no one.  It’s only natural to feel jealous every once and a while.  After all, you’re human.  But being jealous all the time?  So not worth it and so not healthy.

It’s very good that you seem to understand the source of your jealousy.  Congratulations, this is the first step to becoming a better (non-jealous) person.  Now, let’s focus on the positives and do away with the negatives.  You say you don’t think you’re very pretty, but your friends think you are.  Unfortunately, sometimes you can be your own worst critic.

Make a list of at least five things you absolutely love about yourself.  But before you start jotting down some physical characteristics (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.), list those non-physical traits, such as your personality, sense of humor or intelligence.  What’s on the inside counts way more that what you see on the outside.

Once you start focusing your attention on all the great things about you (and pay less attention to those other girls), your confidence will naturally rise.  Remember, everyone—even those so-called popular and pretty girls—feels jealous now and then.  Trust me, I know I have!  But you shouldn’t let it consume you.  Most importantly, try hard not to compare yourself to other people.  There’s only one you and you’re beautiful, babe!

Lots of love,