i want to be popular?
353018
hey! you sound nice. I suggest that you just smile a lot at school. People are attracted to smilers! Also, try to do nice things for people. Remember their birthdays, share stuff with them. Keep on being nice! Hopefully that works for ya!
342095
Just be yourself.  Being popular is overrated, and at my school, the "popular" people aren't really that popular - they think they are, but the majority of people don't like them.  You're awesome the way you are.
693347
Don't listen to people like HANNAH above.  Go for it. You have nothing to lose.  And a little comment about you saying your are not popular.  Just be yourself, years down the road those "popular kids" are going to be the most ordinary people you will ever know.
687075
why do you need to be popular?!? you can have friends and be cool and not be "popular" it doesnt matter what the other girls think. if you like you and if your friends like you, it doesnt matter what the "popular girls" think!
547180
It is to most people, but many have to get used to not being popular. I suppose most of us are not popular, but because we see a few that are, we think we should be popular too, and we beat ourselves up for it. Accept that for every person that is popular, 19 are not, and you and I are probably in that majority.  (You would probably have to become some kind of a phoney, to become popular with most people - better to be yourself and enjoy it.)
339594
Popularity is so over-rated. What you need are true friends. Kids who are popular are often shallow & self-centered. How did they get popular? By debasing & humiliating others. I see it all the time.\n\nIt sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Why? Because you are concerned for your friends' feelings. Follow your heart. True friends are rare & will be there for you when you need them. Where will the "popular" kids be? Out the door as soon as you have nothing left to offer them.\n\nI don't think there is a perfectly straight forward answer here. Whatever you do, don't compromise your friendships w/ those who love & care about you. You will regret it later when you really need them.\n\nThe only thing I could suggest is that you explain to those "popular" friends that you enjoy being friends with lots of people & that you don't pass judgement based on popularity. I would say take it or leave it. And if they leave it then they are rotten apples anyway. Who needs them?\n\nOne of the biggest nerds of them all, Bill Gates, has a list of advice for young people. One of the things on the list touched upon this situation. It goes something like...be nice to the dorks & nerds, one day they will be your bosses. LOL. How true!
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I'm considered popular, I used to be kind of in the middle though. The only thing separating you from them is probably the fact that they talk louder, party harder, have more friends (not true friends, just people they can say "Oh, I know her!!!" so more like acquaintances), and they might do things in a bigger group. Some people may admire them as the more prettier people or the better looking people but most of the time it isn't true, they are just the people who brag about their looks or accentuate them by being extra flirty. If you think about it, the popular people go to football games and movies, just like everybody else does, they just make themselves more noticeable. There is nothing really special about being popular, sure, a lot of people know about you, but they know good and bad things and they talk about you more. If you're in a really big school you can still be well-known without having to be the center of attention. Just remember, the "In-crowd" isn't as good as it looks - most of the time there is more drama and there is no true friendship. For all of my popular friends, you have to keep them constantly entertained or constantly compliment them or they'll drop you like a sack of potatoes because they're bored. I would recommend finding a true group of friends where you can just hang out without having to worry about your hair or clothes or who loves who and stuff. Just do what you want.
118213
stay cool and simple... Unless you want great attention from others then just be yourself and you will end up with the right people that has the same wants that you do..\n\nCheers
1032004
I suggest you just be friendly to those around you and start conversations with people. The easier you make friends and meet people the more likely you are to meet someone famous. However, you should realize that famous people are just like anyone else.
190686
stop "trying" to be popular
548171
You become first a party member.Join a course in public speaking.Read news papers or TV news.Keep a book and note down local and international problems.Form a friendly group and start speaking to them regarding problems and blame govt,leadership etc.You will become popular.Then dont look back.
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You are popular too. You are cool and unique. Don't let what\nothers are doing bother you. People will do anything for\nattention. which is quite dumb to do. Because being yourself\nis how you get attention. Your friends are going the wrong\nway of doing things. We are all different. No two people are\nthe same. So don't compare yourself to them. God made you\nand He loves you. You are special even if you don't fit in.\nWe were not born to fit in this world. Weare to here for one\nreason---to worship the Lord. Get your mind off your friends\nand get your mind on your lesson.
927454
just think you're popular and don't say it out loud.  Walk around like you're the most popular, most humble, most beautiful, most passionate, most understanding person in the world and watch yourself become a people magnet.
403605
OK, when I first saw your question, I thought "journalism" and "popular" didn't fit in the same sentence. Writing is a pretty solitary pursuit, with no guarantee of fame and fortune and popularity...not even a guarantee of recognition. But yes, it's trendy today to say one is a writer and/or journalist. The real problem is that EVERYONE then thinks you know how to get published and become famous and wealthy...and they want you to help them do it, too. So, if you're still interested in writing, write. Write everything. Write crap. Write and write and write. Blog. Join a writers' group. Go to journalism school. Write some more. Keep writing, and maybe, in 25 years or so, you'll be famous and popular. Still want to do this?
1005945
Why do you feel the need to be popular?  From my experience, being popular means your friend talk about you mehind your back, everyone who isn't "popular" hates you, and you're expected to be perfect 24/7.  It's horrible.  At the time I didn't realize it, but now, I do.  I myself became so obsessed with being perfect and pretty and popular, I started doing drugs because all my "friends" were doing them, and also wound up having to be put into the hospital for bullemia.  Take my advise, hon.  Just be yourself.  Screw what anyone else thinks of you.  Just be yourself, and do your own thing.  You'll be a lot happier if you do.
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Just be yourself and show your self-confidence. A sense of humor is helpful too. This may sound primative but it's like being a peacock and showing off your feathers.  Trust me, it will get you noticed!
362835
mabie it isnt necessary to be popular but then to me 5th grade was like 5 years ago and when i look back i realize it kind of is\nstart playing basketball so u can become better and also find other ways to boost ur popularity do what the other popular people and doing =]