25 WAYS TO BE A HAPPY TEENAGER

1. Know, love and serve God.

2. Know that you are precious and that God loves you.

3. Set high standards for yourself.

4. Smile and laugh a lot.

5. Love and respect yourself.

6. Love and respect other people.

7. Walk, talk and dress modestly.

8. Choose your friends carefully and do things in groups.

9. Have fun and enjoy being a teenager.

10. Think positive and concentrate on your good points.

11. Care about people -- reach out and help them.

12. Communicate with your family and friends.

13. Listen to adult role models.

14. Pray and go to church.

15. Count your blessings and be grateful.

16. Be choosy about your dates

17. Be patient --you deserve the best!

18. Save the gift of yourself for marriage.

19. Stay away from bad situations.

20. Avoid temptations -- persons, places and things.

21. Stay away from drugs and alcohol.

22. Remember that you are valuable, rare and very precious.

23. Treat yourself that ways.

24. Know God loves you and has a special plan for you.

25. Believe in God and trust Him to guide you. He cares!

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