Hey! It's Emily here :) it's always good to be mature & have manners. Here's how to do so
 
O1. Use good manners when you interact with people. Shake hands with a solid grip, and look people in the eyes. When you meet someone new, make a good effort to remember the person's name.
 
O2. Be helpful. Hold doors, help pick things up, and offer assistance to anyone who needs it.
 
O3. Avoid trying to be the center of attention all the time. Immature people tend to be insecure people. When you constantly take over conversations and talk about yourself all of the time instead of giving other people a chance to shine, people will get annoyed with you pretty quickly.
 
O4. Accept both compliments and criticism with maturity. If somebody compliments you, say "thank you" and leave it at that. If someone criticizes you, say, "Okay, I'll definitely think it over." Maybe the criticism isn't valid, but handling it politely makes you look mature in the moment.
 
O5. Control your temper. Don't overreact to minor things that don't matter. When you overreact to every little thing, people will think that you're a drama queen (or king). Choose the things that are worth fighting about.
 
O6. Be polite to speak, remember not to shout.
 
O7. Talk about mature topics to people. Talk about school, the news, life experiences, and life lessons you have learned. Of course, you should take some time for being goofy with your friends. However, you can't be goofy all of the time, or you'll look shallow and immature.
 
O8. Say something polite. If you can't say something positive, then don't say anything. Immature people constantly criticize every little thing about other people, and they don't hesitate to say hurtful things. Sometimes, they justify cruelty by saying that they're just "being honest." Mature people choose their words carefully, and they don't hurt people's feelings in their quest to be "honest."
 
I hope this helped!
Emily xo @emmy-hearts

Ahola! Emily here :D These are my next tips in my current tip series, How to Be a Better You! I'm debating if I should also add how to accomplish your dreams, so please comment if I should!
 
~ Upcoming Tips ~
 
• Be More Mature
• Be Responsible
• Be Sociable
• Make Friends
• Be Likeable
• Be More Positive
• Life Lessons
• Rules to Live By
• Last Tip of the Series
 

Please comment more ideas for my tip series.
Please pm me for any request that does not relate to the series.
 

Thank you!
@emmy-hearts
Emily xo

H-O-L-A-! What does that spell? Hola!
Hi it's Emily! I'm sure y'all about the Boston bombing on April 15. What happened was tragic, mournful, and completely unnecessary! Innocent lives were spared and injured. I hope this isn't the kind of world we are turning into.
 
Please find in it your heart to help the people of Boston and the ones effected by it! If you do want to help, please visit
 
http://www.boston.com/news/source/2013/04/boston_marathon.html
 
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/04/16/boston-marathon-tragedy-relief-effort-how-you-can-help/2087601/
 
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/04/16/boston-marathon-tragedy-relief-effort-how-you-can-help/2087601/
 
The best thing you could right now is:
♡ Pray for the families, innocent victims, and whoever was effected by the bomb. God is the only who could really turn this world right side up ♡ Anything is possible through him ♡ If you pray for God to be with them, that will help them the most through these rough times.
♡ Donate as much as you can to charities, such as Red Cross and Salvation Army, to help the city of Boston, and its people.
♡ Call the tip hotlines if you might be able to help the police catch the villain.
♡ Be there to support the families and victims of the bomb. They need all the comfort and support they could get right now. What happened to them and loved ones was tragic, so please be considerate and loving.
 
Thank you!
Emily xo @emmy-hearts

Hola panecillos pequeños! I know this tip isn't all that great look wise, so I'll change it later :) On with the tip!
 
1
Carry yourself well. If you walk with your head up high and shoulders back, you feel great about yourself and others think you look great. How you feel about yourself is visible to others whether you think it is or not.
 
2
Eat healthy and treat your body right. It will make you feel better.
 
3
Introduce yourself to new people and be yourself. It gives confidence when you make real friends.
 
4
Smile at people and be friendly. it’s a confidence booster when you know people like you.
 
5
Believe in yourself. You don't even have to truly believe that you are amazing. If you act like you do, it will start to come naturally!
 
6
Don’t compare yourself to anyone. You are unique and people love that.
 
7
Have a good time with everything you do. Create fun and creative ways to have FUN! Do things you know will make you laugh.
 
8
Stick up for yourself. Never let someone tell you anything rude or disrespectful; they have no right. Just remember some people may only be kidding. You don't want to seem crazy by going off on them. Just politely tell them you don't appreciate their humor and laugh it off.
 
9
Try talking to someone you never thought you would want to talk to. Don't judge people. Life is so much more interesting when you surround yourself with different people.
 
10
Do things you love. It will make you have more confidence when you do something you love and you're good at it. People will notice your talents!
 
11
Bounce back from your mistakes. Remember that no one is perfect. Even the most confident people have insecurities. Learn that life is full of bumps down the road. And that often these insecure feelings come and go, depending on where we are, who we are with, the mood we're in, how we are feeling.
 
12
Identify your successes. Everyone is good at something, so discover the things at which you excel, then focus on your talents. Give yourself permission to take pride in them. Give yourself credit for your successes. Find something you enjoy. Everyone is born with talents and strengths. You can develop and excel in yours. Think about things others do that you would like to do too and take some lessons or join a club. When you're following your passion, not only will it have a therapeutic effect, but you'll feel unique and accomplished, all of which can help build your self confidence.
 
13
Be Positive, even if you don't feel the same way. Avoid self-pity, or the pity and sympathy of others. Never allow others to make you feel inferior--they can only do so if you let them. If you continue to loathe and belittle yourself, others are going to do and believe likewise. Instead, speak positively about yourself, about your future, and about your progress. Do not be afraid to project your strengths and qualities to others. By doing so, you reinforce those ideas in your mind and encourage your growth in a positive direction.
 
14
Be thankful for what you have. A lot of the times, at the root of insecurity and lack of confidence is a feeling of not having enough of something. By acknowledging and appreciating what you do have, you can combat the feeling of being incomplete and unsatisfied. Finding that inner peace will do wonders for your confidence.
 
This is from the wiki how app. It's great! You should get :)
 
Emily xo

Aloha little coconuts! Emily here :) This tip was requested by Julie from @amessybun
 
~ Keeping Your Hair Hydrated ~
When your hair is dry, it's more likely to become staticky. Logically, keeping your hair hydrated will help prevent from being staticky. Try using hydrating shampoo and conditioner :) Personally, I love Herbal Essence and Pantene. I'm a swimmer, so my hair is normally dry; when I started using Herbal Essence and Pantene, I noticed my hair started gaining hydration and was more bouncy! If you're on a budget, then I recommend Suave Professionals. It's inexpensive and still works well! Also try oil treatments (anything like that) every 1 to 2 weeks. This will help lock in moisture.
 
~ Try Air Drying You're Hair ~
After you take a shower, air dry your hair! If you blow dry it, it'll make your hair dry and vulnerable to static. After your hair is finished air drying, try spray water to the top of your head lightly. This will help get rid of the static tension.
 
~ Use Leave in Conditioner and Mousse ~
After you take a shower, use leave-in-conditioner! This will again prevent your hair from being so dry. Plus, it'll make your hair soft and shining at the same time! When styling your hair, add some mousse! This will counteract the negative affects of static electricity.
 
~ Add a Touch of Hairspray When You Comb Your Hair ~
Spray your hair 1 to 2 times with hairspray and just comb through from roots to tips :) This will hold your hair in place.
 
~ Pat Your Hair With a Dyer Sheet ~
If your hair is already staticky, pat your hair with a dryer sheet. This will help your hair calm down a little bit. Afterwards, comb your hair, so it won't be tangled lol.
 
I know I'm in the middle of a series right now, but if y'all want to request a tip, I'm totes fine with that! Well, I hoped this helped y'all!
 
Emily xo

Hey girlies! It's Emily here :) An important part of becoming a better you is accepting who you are. This is hard for a lot of people and takes a while, but in the end, it's good to accept who you are.
 
1. Focus on your positive qualities. Even though self-improvement is a good thing, it’s important that you identify and focus on your positive qualities, rather than concentrating on the qualities you feel negatively about.
 
• Maintaining this positive focus will not only help you better accept yourself, but it’ll also make it easier for you to attain your goals by utilizing your talents to boost yourself forward.
 
2. Consciously prevent negative thinking patterns. Negative thinking can really snowball fast if you don’t get ahead of it. It’s okay to be in a bad mood every once in awhile and have some negative thoughts; it happens to everyone. The trick is in learning how to push those negative thoughts aside and replace them with something positive.
 
• Replace your negative thoughts about yourself with affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements that affirm your positive qualities and help bring out the best in you. You can find affirmations in bookstores and on websites, or you can write your own.
 
• If you believe in yourself, you can do it. It’s really that simple.
 
3. Accept your imperfections. Another part of being human is having some imperfections. Instead of dwelling on the things you can’t change, accept them for what they are. Making the best of your life starts with accepting your imperfections.
 
4. Use positive self-talk. Positive self-talk can help you achieve great things and change the way you think about yourself. Make it a point to give sincere compliments to yourself.
 
• Compliment yourself for the good things about your looks, your positive qualities, and every time you do something right. Do this each and every day until it becomes a habit.
 
5. Disregard what other people might think about your decisions. You’ll never make everyone else happy. If you try, you’ll soon discover that, not only will other people still be unhappy, but you’ll also be exhausted and unhappy yourself.
 
• Make your own decisions according to your priorities and be confident that you’ve done what is right for you.
 
6. Avoid worrying. Worrying will never help your situation. Rather than wasting your time by being engulfed in fear, take action to do what you can to make the situation better. If there’s nothing you can do to change it, focus on moving forward in other ways.
 
7. Try your best and accept that you’ve done what you could. Do your best every day and be proud of yourself for your efforts. Let go of any negative thoughts, such as being angry with yourself for not being able to accomplish an impossible feat.
 
• Even when you haven’t done your best, find a way to forgive yourself. Move on and commit to trying harder next time.
 
In changing the way you think about yourself, you’ll also change the way you see the world. Every day opens up new opportunities for you, and by utilizing positive thinking, you can make a real difference!
 
** I did not write this tip by the way! I got it from
•http://www.avitacareermanagement.com/personal-development-7-ways-to-accept-yourself-for-who-you-are/
I'll re-write this tip some other time, but this right here is still very helpful!
 
Other links to go to:
•http://www.wikihow.com/Accept-Who-You-Are
•http://www.oprah.com/spirit/How-Self-Acceptance-Can-Crack-Open-Your-Life/3
 
Good night, little muffins!
Emily- xo

Hi lovelies! Emily here :) As most of you know, April is Autism Awareness Month, so I decided to make a tip on how to treat someone with Autism! So many people with Autism is mistreated and in many cases, for no right reason. If we can teach people about Autism and inform them about how they should be treated, maybe this world would be one step closer to being a better place.
 
This set isn't exactly apart of my series, How to Be a Better You, but to me it fits. Treating people right, with Autism or not, makes you a better you.
 
What exactly is Autism?
Autism is a brain development disorder. Someone with Autism has trouble communicating, learning, and focusing. People with Autism are born with it and cannot do anything to "cure" it simply because Autism isn't a disease.
People with Autism are generally nice and kindhearted! They just have difficulty displaying it. If you get to know one, you know what I'm talking about!
 
How you should treat someone with Autism?
Treat them like how you treat your friends! They're still human, so don't treat them any different. Try to be friends, and if anyone is mean to them or pushing them to the side, stand up and say something! Make them feel special and like the stars that they are ⭐ they deserve to be accepted and to fit in with everyone else. Just be sure to be considerate, friendly, and supportive!
 
What do you if you see an autistic kid getting bullied or even getting their feelings hurt?
Stand up for them! Get that person to stop being mean! It isn't right, and get the bully to realize that. Afterwards, start talking to them. Give them a hug and pretty much comfort them. They probably need someone there for them.
 
Spread the word!
Everyone should spread the word to get people to realize being autistic is okay and learn about it! Hopefully, we can change this world and make it more accepting ♡
 
This tip is dedicate to:
• My cousin, Cyrus, who is dealing with Autism ♡ you are perfect in God's image
• My best friend's (@jorswim) cousin, William, who is also dealing with Autism ♡ keep being that great little boy you are
• Carrie's (@theboholife), who inspired thousands of people to make this year's Autism Awareness Month even more special, little sister Annika, who has Aspergers ♡ shine brighter than a diamond and stay strong
 
Thank you :)
Emily- xo
{@emmy-hearts and @hopeanchorsthesoul-xo}

Hey it's Emily here :) This is my very first official set of the new series that I am currently doing! So pretty much I'll be talking about ways to be a better you and how you could improve yourself. Today let me tell you about getting closer to God and why it's so important.
 
** Religion is the most controversial subject. I know everyone may have a different religion and values, but Christian is mine. I don't want to get into a debate with any of y'all, so if you disagree with what I have to say, please just ignore this one tip. I appreciate it :)
 
Personally, I strongly believe that you need God in your life. With God everything is possible, and without God, life becomes harder. If you love Him- with all your heart, mind and soul- trust in Him, and cast your burdens to Him, I promise you that your life will change (in a good way)! God will guide you through the most destructive storms and shine light in darkness. First, you have to show God that you mean everything by living out His word and getting closer to Him. This is the first step to being a better you!
 
♡ SERVE GOD & ALSO OTHERS
Jesus came into this Earth to serve us and to later make the greatest sacrifice of all time! You should do the same by also serving others. I know for some of you this may be hard, but remember in the end it will be worth it. To serve others and God, you have to put yourself second (once in a while think of yourself though). God should always come first. You still need to treat yourself sometimes. If you spread God's word, that is good! That's one way to serve God. Plus, you will be helping out other people at the same time!
 
**The only thing that matters is what you do for God and how you've spent your life. Ask yourself, "Have I lived a life worth living?"
 
♡ GO TO CHURCH
Church is definitely a great place to learn about God. Every church has youth services, so I recommend going. You can even bring a friend if you don't want to go alone. If you really want to get close to God, ask one of the youth ministers at your church to help you and pray for you. They would love to help
 
♡ READ CHRISTIAN BOOKS
Go out to Christian book stores, and look for some books that you might be interested in! They have great advice that you can you to get closer to God! For Easter, my mom got me two books called "His Princess: Girl Talk With God" and "His Little Princess" both by Sheri Rose Shepherd. They has poems and prayers that might help. Ava from @theclassytipgirlsxo also recommended me on my personal to read "A Purpose Driven Life." It's a Christian book that really gets you to realize the real purpose of life, opens your eyes, and inspires you to improve your relationship with God ♡ I haven't read it yet, but I'm planning to! It's seems very interesting and helpful, so please go out and read "A Purpose Driven Life."
 
PRAY
The power of prayer is absolutely amazing! A prayer is simply a conversation with God and you! Try asking God for forgiveness and guidance throughout your journey as His chlid.
 
♡ YOU CAN EVEN COME TO ME
I'm not perfect and not even close, but I can pray for you and give you advice! I, myself, is trying to get closer to God, so maybe we can do it together if you want! PM me on my personal anytime @hopeanchorsthesoul-xo
 
I hope this helped!
Emily xo

Today is the day that Jesus has risen, so rejoice and celebrate!

Hey girlies :) It's Emily here! I want to start a new series on how to be a better you. I'm going to see how this goes! I will post a new tip for this series once a week- usually on Saturdays. Pretty much what I'll be talking about is how to be mature, how to gain self-confidence, how to change your perspective and attitude toward things, how to be more social, and things like that. If y'all don't mind, I will be talking about God. He's a big part of my life (and hopefully yours too but for the record, I respect all religions), and to me He is relevant to this topic ♡ Thank y'all for your time! I hope you stick around for the series :)
 
Emily xo