Get Rid of Your Bad Reputation

Have people labeled you as something that you don't like? There are some simple steps that you can take to aide you in correcting this problem.

Steps

 * 1)  Ask yourself what gives you your reputation. We can't fix rumors, but we can rebel against them. Have you been accused of being a slut? Make sure to wear less revealing clothes on top of watching your behavior around the opposite sex.
 * 2)  Make friends. Be kind, friendly, caring, and a good friend and person. Honesty is a must, as well as being genuine.
 * 3)  Do good things. Volunteer work, babysit, help everyone, go to church, be kind to everyone. Do things from the kindness of your heart and don't try too hard to be recognized for it. People will think better of you.
 * 4)  Recognize that not all labels are bad. If you are labeled as smart, what's wrong with that? It definitely isn't your fault. But listen to someone else's answer instead of giving your own intelligent answers all the time. Maybe people don't like that you are always opening your mouth and not letting others give their opinions.
 * 5) Do your best to change your behavior while still being yourself.
 * 6)  Dress in what you like. You don't always have to dress in hot pink or black if you wanna be punk..you don't need to dress a certain way in a sense. Wear what feels comfortable to you...and if black and hot pink is what you like, then wear it!
 * 7)  If you are ever confronted or questioned about past deeds, disregard it with a laugh and explain.  Say "it was just a stage I was going through" or "it was just a stupid part of my life I'd rather forget."
 * 8) If you're labeled badly and everybody makes fun of you about it, don't let them bring you down to their level. Don't say anything bad back to them because that makes you just as bad as them; if anything they're just calling you names because when you show them that you're sad or hurt they get pleasure so don't show them or tell them!
 * 9) If you're a girl known as a rebel, try wearing girlish clothes to school, ect. a dress rather than dark clothes for a while. People don't like to admit it, but you're judged by how you look.
 * 10)  Show people whats cool about you. A little change can't possibly hurt. Try wearing a different brand shirt or buy your self a new pair of jeans in a different color. Be your self but show them what is special and cool about you.
 * 11)  Try to be nice to everyone. Everyone will see how nice you are and will feel guilty when they are mean to you. People will see they brighter side in you.
 * 12)  If you have problems in your life, don't use drugs constantly to get away from your problems. Fix your problems by directly consulting with your peers and learn what you are doing wrong.

Tips

 * Quite simply ask yourself "What's the problem?" and then "What can I do about it?" From there, make a plan and go for it!
 * Don't lose sight of what you want yourself to be - it's not always about other people.
 * Life throws many things at you for a reason maybe to show you that if your labeled a "nerd" that just means that you're smart that's all so if you're called a nerd that's just letting you know that you're smart.

Warnings

 * Always think first about doing something that (you think) may change your Rep.
 * Some things can make you seem stupid, which can lead to another rep!
 * In the process of creating a new reputation, try not to lose too much of your old values. They often define you, and losing or ignoring them may damage your self-esteem.
 * Don't forget who you truly are whether you be a nerd,jock, prep,the ever popular scene kid,or a popular girl/boy.
 * Some people just won't stop, so just ignore them they are not worth your time nor energy.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Become More Outgoing and Daring in Life
 * How to Stop Being Viewed As a Nerd