Category Archives: self-esteem
I’M WAY TALLER THAN MY CRUSH!!!
Hi Brandon,Some of my friends have been criticizing me because of my crush. He is the shortest boy in my grade and I’m one of the tallest. When we stand next to each other it’s kind of like a high-rise building next to a one-story ranch house, like the one I live in. My friends […] Read more
SHOULD I KEEP HIDING MY HIDDEN TALENT?
Dear Nikki, Music is my FAVORITE THING in the world! I love Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and tons of other singer-songwriters. I want to write music and share it with the world someday!! But, when I sang one of my songs in Choir class last year, other kids laughed and just stared at me! […] Read more
HELP! I’VE GOT TWO LEFT FEET!!
Hi Brandon, OMG, I am freaking out! We are going to have a dance at my school this Halloween. It’s going to be in-person with social distancing or by video with Zoom. Either way, EVERYONE will be able to see my horrible attempts at dancing! I have ZERO rhythm and end up looking so stupid […] Read more
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL BAD ABOUT YOURSELF
Dear Nikki, I have a hard time liking myself. Sometimes it’s like I don’t have any talents and my friends don’t like me. There’s also this guy I like who lives next door to me and we started hanging out a week ago. What should I do? Miserable Me Hi Miserable Me! If we were […] Read more
I’M NERVOUS ABOUT WEARING GLASSES!
Hey Brandon, I’m FREAKING OUT because I was just told that I need glasses! I’m really nervous about it because not many kids in my classroom wear them and I’m afraid I might get teased. What should I do?! Four Eyed Freak Hey Four Eyed Freak, Okay, first of all—you’re NOT a four eyed freak. […] Read more
I FEEL PRESSURED TO BE LIKE THE PERFECT GIRLS IN MAGAZINES, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND ON TV!
Hi Nikki, It seems like the only way to fit in is if you have long flowing hair, flawless skin, and stylish clothes, just like all the glam girls do on TV, in magazines, and social media. I don’t have any of those things, and it makes me feel really bad. Should I get a […] Read more
HELP! I’M TOO SHORT!!
Dear Nikki, How do I fix my SUPER SHORTNESS?! I have a friend that’s younger than me and she’s WAY taller than I am! Plus, everybody thinks I’m small, including this guy I really like at school and it’s SOOOO EMBARASSING!!!! I WISH I WAS TALL!! PLEASE HELP!!!! Sincerely, So Sick Of Being Super Short […] Read more
EVERYONE COMPARES ME TO MY BFF!
Dear Nikki, My body’s okay, but I don’t like how it looks. I know I’m not THAT fat, but my best friend is thin, flexible and everybody admires her and I’m just hidden. Nobody cares about me. I’m useless at everything. So basically: • I’m unhappy about my body. • I’m not talented at sports […] Read more
I HATE MY NAME!!!
Hi Nikki, I struggle with something that shouldn’t bother me, and everyone I talk to isn’t very helpful. But here it is: I HATE my name! It’s extremely popular where I come from, and that makes me feel like I’m not unique or special. Plus I just don’t like the sound of it. I have […] Read more
SHOULD I SHOW MY SPORTY SIDE?
So, I am the most popular girl at my school, but I don’t terrorize everyone like Mackenzie. I have very good fashion sense and people ask for it. Secretly though, I am a tomboy and I love playing outdoor sports. Should I play and leave the queen bee spot, or should I be someone people […] Read more
