How to Be Popular- The BIG Secret Revealed!

What is popular? Popular doesn't mean you have to be the mean girl that gossips and looks down at others. Popular is just simply a term that means "well liked". And guaranteed you've seen people that are popular. Their the ones that have the best people skills, and they can start conversations with just about anybody. But there's one secret that you don't know about being popular. Its pretty obvious, but most times we overlook it and do the opposite. Keep reading to find out!

Without confidence, your not going anywhere. It can be hard, especially if you have that one thing that you don't like about yourself. But try to look past that, and love yourself. And if you just cant be confident, try faking it. Stop slouching, make eye contact, give a big smile and just start talking to people around you.

If you want to be popular, be friendly first. Smile, and say hello. Not just to your friends but to everybody. You should be able to hold a short conversation with pretty much everyone that crosses your path. And trust me, its rewarding. Soon you'll find yourself with many more friends than you ever could have imagined.

You've probably noticed that all the popular people have a great sense of style, or at least a good one. Your outfit says a lot about you. If you cant always afford things that are "in" try to buy at least a couple staples that you can mix and match with other things in your closet. And don't forget to accessorize! Accessories can go a long way in determining if an outfit is casual or formal, and can really help change things up!

Nobody likes to hang out with a "downer". If you don't believe think about if for yourself. Who would you rather hang out with, the girl who's always smiling and telling you about the best part of her day, or the person that's going on and on about their latest relationship problem? Their negativity can affect you after awhile. So try to be upbeat, and joyful and save your heart to heart moments for your best friends.

People will be totally turned off if you smell bad. Make sure to shower regularly, wash your hair and brush your teeth! And don't overdo the perfume. You shouldn't be able to smell if from a mile away, just within a foot or so. People are more attracted to, and will like you better if you have good hygiene.

Whether this means getting involved with a sports team or a club, go out there and do it! Try volunteering, it's a great way to meet new people, but you'll also be doing something you love. If you're involved around the school, people will know who you are.

This is the biggest secret to being liked and having lots of friends. You don't have to be the most fascinating person out there, heck you can even be the most boring. Everyone loves a person who pays attention to them. If you listen to what the he/she is saying, you're sure to be the person they come to when they need a helping hand. Yes, that means put away your cellphone, close your laptop and focus all our attention on that person. I remember growing up, I would always be terrified of being stuck in a group with classmates I didn't know well. I would think "Why me? I'm not exciting at all!". I wish I'd known this tip when I was younger. And next time you need someone to talk to, you'll know who you can come to.

"Avoid popularity if you would have peace." - Abraham Lincoln

And remember, popularity isn't everything. You can live a totally happy life without having millions of friends, all you need are a couple of really close friends that will stand by you. NEVER dump your friends or ignore people you know, just to increase your "status". Trust me, it's not worth it, and one day when you need your true friends they wont be there for you. This hub isn't meant to make you a mean person that looks down on everybody, but rather to help you get to know more people so you can get the most out of life.

Well, that's it. Thanks for reading my hub. Do you have anything I should add? If you have any questions, or comments post below. I love hearing what you guys have to say!