Create an Alter Ego

Different people have different ideas of what an alter ego is. This article assumes it's a person you create and relate to or strive to be like, after you have created this alter ego you day-dream away about their life! This is how to do it.

Steps

 * 1) Think about one or more things you wish to do with your life. Your alter ego will have accomplished these things (e.g. your alter ego became a fashion designer)
 * 2) Think of one above-and-beyond accomplishment for your alter ego character (e.g. your designs were featured in New York fashion week)
 * 3) Make sure you and your character share the same interests (e.g. you like to play guitar, so does your alter ego)
 * 4) Give your character your personality.
 * 5) Paint a picture in your head of what you want your alter ego to look like, if this doesn't work try drawing your character.
 * 6) Think of a name for your character. Your favorite name, or the meaning of something you value in another language.
 * 7) Create a world for your alter ego. Include places and characters from shows you watch or books you've read.
 * 8) Include characters based on your friends and family.
 * 9) Create other characters that work with or are friends/family with your character.
 * 10) Chronicle your character's every day life!

Tips

 * If there are flaws in your attitude you would like to overcome, let your alter ego strive to do so as well.
 * Make sure your alter ego has flaws.
 * Try writing a book or a comic about the life of your alter ego.
 * Be creative but true to yourself.

Warnings

 * If your character is too perfect, it could lower your self esteem.
 * Don't get to wrapped up in the life of the alter ego, remember that you, your life and your friends are what matter most, not your alter ego's

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