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Question: How do I tell someone I like them?

Answer: When thinking about how you tell someone you like them, first consider the following different aspects. What is a place where you feel most comfortable? How comfortable do you feel with this person (hopefully well)? At the end of the day, how to tell this person that you like them is way more up to you than you may want. In order to tell someone you like them, how, where, when, and even why you will do it is all up to you. You have to understand the person you are going to tell, but most importantly understand yourself. So, all in all, it is all up to you how you will ask this person out and no advice I could give you would truly help if you understand this person enough. Think about their interests, something they enjoy and don’t try to force the moment you ask them out. Plan something special outside of school in a place you both enjoy and offer something nice in order to impress them, while not doing too much to not give off an impression that you are desperate. Once again, how you will ask this person out is all up to you and I hope that my advice gives you a little inspiration on what to do. The only advice I could give you is just to be confident and only tell the someone you like them when it feels right.

Question: How do I pass math class?

Answer: To pass a math class, take notes during class and save them in a folder, never throw valuable resources away. Notes will always be a good tool. Your class time is where most of the material is distributed, so make the most of it. If you don't understand something, ask a question. Teachers are present to help you understand. Never feel ashamed, for any questions you have, no matter how foolish you think they are. If you want to understand something, you have to be determined. Ask yourself questions like, "What is the best way I can use my time right now?" Work with your teacher, ask them what assignments you can be reassessed for a better grade. Before the quarter ends, look at your grades, see what you can improve. Check for missing assignments, and pay attention to rubrics, as they hold all the criteria for a good grade. After the quarter ends, you can’t fix anything.

I hope this helped a little bit, and remember, your grades don’t define you.

Question: How do I be a better person?

Answer: Becoming a better person doesn’t happen overnight; there are specific goals that must be reached in order to find change. There isn’t a clear path toward achieving goodness, but there are certain steps you might consider.

The first step in bettering yourself is understanding and accepting that something needs to change. By inquiring how to become a higher version of yourself, you are already on the right track. Self awareness is crucial in order to grow.

Secondly, it’s important to understand that you will never be superior to anyone, and no one else will be greater than you. By treating others the way you wish to be treated, you are putting out positive energy that will end up working in your favor. Additionally, you must not let insecurity consume you. We are all on our own paths, and no matter where we stand, we all deserve fair and equitable treatment.

Lastly, it’s important to be mindful of the energy you put out into the world. Take a minute to think before you speak to someone, make sure it’s not only necessary, but something that won’t be damaging to yourself or others. Mindfulness is the biggest part of growth and change; becoming mindless will only push you further into demoralization.

Although I could use some more context in order to give you more personalized advice, these are the main principles of bettering yourself and achieving your highest self. As a Pisces, you should use your emotions and intuition toward being empathetic not only to others, but to yourself as well. I hope you found this helpful and remember to be easy on yourself, growth is not linear!