Advice By Kitty #1

 

Hi guys!

This will be my first advice post, even though no one’s sent me anything yet. This time around, I’ll be making up scenarios and names, just to give an example of what I’ll respond like. Hope you guys enjoy!

#1

Dear Kitty,

I’m having troubles keeping organized. I clean my room often, but after a week or two it’s back to being a pigsty! What can I do to stay organized and clean? It would really help. Thanks!

                                                                                     -Unorganized Intellectual

Dear Unorganized Intellectual,

It can be hard to change a habit! There are many ways you can try to fix your habit, and I’ll recommend one. I have to admit, I’m pretty disorganized myself. The method I used was keeping a planner: every day, I wrote down my goal for staying organized, and remembered where everything is. To get started, clean your room! Keep track of where everything is, and MAKE A PLAN. It will be easy to recall where you put your things, and if you keep your space like this, gradually you’ll have a habit of remembering to put that thing in the exact same place every day. Try to give yourself one or two cheat days a week, then slowly get rid of them. Even if you don’t get satisfying results, don’t give up! Some people are just like that! (This is not an excuse for sloppiness, though.)

                                                                                                               -Kitty

#2

Dear Kitty,

Over the past few weeks, my best friend and I have slowly grown apart. She’s been hanging out with the queen of the “cool crowd”, and I’m afraid that her feelings are eventually going to get hurt. Whenever I tell her what I think, she ignores me and tells her “new friends” that I’m a loser and tattletale. I know that the girls that she’s been hanging out with are mean, and I don’t want to lose my best friend!

 

                                                                                         -Losing It

Dear Losing It,

Friendships can be hard sometimes. We’ve all had our share of backstabs, but what we need to learn is how to deal with it. First of all, get the facts. What you know, what you think might be going on, etc. Make sure that when you’re talking to your friend, you’re telling her straight facts, not even a tiny white lie. Then, figure out a way to convince your friend that what you are saying is true. Just remember that this is not a gossip contest, and maybe you and the rest of the “mean crowd” can make up and become friends. Be nice and friendly, so if your friend really turns on you there isn’t a reason for her to be mad. If all else fails, then maybe the best choice is to find more friends. It’s not ideal, but that’s probably it.

                                                                                                                    -Kitty

I hope that everybody enjoyed my first advice column, I’ll try to post these as often as I can. Don’t be shy to send in any troubles you feel like you need advice to, I’ll keep any identities that you want a secret. Bye!

                                                                                                    -Kitty