July 20, 2016 WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU NEED SUPERPOWERS!! Dear Nikki, Lately I’ve been feeling weak. Like I am powerless against the CCPs and bullies. I feel like I want power, like a super power or something, so I could make the world a better place. How can I get superpowers? Picked On And Powerless Hey there! Just call me Super Dork! Let me tell you all my secrets! Here’s the first one: The weakest people in the world are bullies. Only weak people cut other people down to build themselves up. Sure, they might look like they have power. That’s part of what makes them bullies. If they weren’t bigger, or richer, or a part of the CCP group, they wouldn’t be able to bully you. But their HEARTS are weak. Something inside them is so broken down, they can’t even stand up and be a decent person. Which makes YOU the strong one, the superhero. Because you care about people. You don’t say you want superpowers so YOU can be in charge. You want to make the world a better place. And THAT is awesome!! So like, I can’t tell you how to fly, become invisible, or get your own lasso of truth (shout out to Wonder Woman, best superhero of them all!!). But I can point out some things you’ve probably already got. You might not realize just how powerful these things can be. COURAGE – You can’t stand up for every single kid who’s getting bullied in the world (though wouldn’t it be cool if there WERE a comic book superhero whose whole thing was flying from playground to playground, rescuing picked-on kids?). But you CAN make a difference at your school or community center, or wherever you hang out with other kids. When you see someone getting picked on, stand up for them. This takes a lot of courage, which is something bullies don’t have. If they were courageous, they wouldn’t pick on people who seem like they have less power. KINDNESS – Even if you want to stand up for a picked-on kid, that does NOT mean you have to take on the bully. Bullies are looking for confrontation, and it sounds like you want less of that in the world. (So do I!) So, instead of taking on the bully, walk up to the kid who’s getting bullied. Ignore the bully entirely. Introduce yourself to the kid if you don’t already know them. Be sure to smile and immediately say something friendly, like complimenting something they’re wearing or something they recently said in class. (This way they’ll know you’re on their side and not ganging up on them.) Then ask them if they want to come sit with your group/shoot hoops/whatever to give them an excuse to walk away from the bullies. If the bullies taunt you as you walk away together, IGNORE THEM. Just make friendly conversation with the other kid. When the bullies see they can’t get a confrontation out of you, they’ll move on. And you might have made a new friend. If nothing else, you’ll have saved that one kid from that one situation and made a big difference for them. HUMILITY – Nobody’s perfect. Even if you want to make the world a better place, you’ll mess up sometimes. You’ll hurt people’s feelings or leave them out or embarrass them. Maybe on accident, or maybe even on purpose. But in those situations? The superhero thing to do is apologize, make it right, try to do better the next time. It takes a lot of humility to admit you were wrong. Bullies don’t do this (because they’re WEAK). So, those are the superpowers of Super Dork: Courage, Kindness, and Humility. Now you know all my secrets! Go out and conquer the world!! (Or your little corner of it.)
LonlinessLily says August 23, 2016 at 7:44 pm Hi Nikki! I’m in 6th grade and I have no friends. When I make friends, they talk to me, but now they ignore me. What is the problem? From, LonlienessLily
Little Miss Helpful says August 22, 2016 at 5:10 am Hi! I’ve been in your situation before. Kids have bullied me but I stood up to them, just like a superhero. So hey even if you don’t have superpowers you can still be who you are even in you’re darkest moments
Chic Chica says August 21, 2016 at 10:22 pm Actually YOU, yes you do have super powers everything will fall right into place for you .So stand up to those crazy bullies and self-centered CCPS their just jealous of you so don’t get your hopes up about them liking you.Here’s what you should do don’t let them get to you.They are selfish people and self-centered brats.SO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF. Don’t give them THAT POWER.Trust ME.
Rose says August 21, 2016 at 1:47 pm Ok, I have never experienced bullys. But! I have had some harsh teasing, and the best thing you could do is act emotionless. Why? Because, then you show no fear whatsoever! I do that with my mom sometimes… this method has worked for my friend and for me! So go ahead, try it!
5Nights at freedies lover♥ says August 21, 2016 at 1:30 pm Dear Nicki this mean girl at school is like MacKenzie
Cinnamon says August 20, 2016 at 1:22 pm Aww hon… I’m a CCP, and people think since I’m popular, I’m mean. Well some CCPs are mean because they are going through tough times! Hope this helps.
Dork_diary_lover_123 says August 20, 2016 at 6:19 am Hi I am also having a boy problem this boy likes me and I like him but he asked another girl to be his girlfriend and she said yes
Anonymous says August 19, 2016 at 8:06 am Hi I was having similar problems before, but this info was SUPER helpful, because now i’ve got double the amount of friends I had before, and bullies don’t pick on me anymore. Thank you so much, Nikki!!
Friendly And Helpful ☺ says August 19, 2016 at 5:22 am Be The Hero You Always Admired – Max Crumbly There’s A Superhero Inside All Of You Just Believe Don’t Let Anything Get In Your Way Cause You And Everyone Else Is A Star No Matter If They Bully You Cause You Can Do Anything You’re Are A Nice Amazing Beautiful Person Everyone Don’t Let Anything Get In Your Way Bye See You Soon Nikki I ❤ YOUR BOOKS Sincerely Friendly And Helpful ☺
Sillybird says August 18, 2016 at 9:47 pm So I like this guy and we call and text and talk a lot but today he said he wanted to tell me a secret he said he asked some one on a date and then at after school care I saw him hanging out with this new girl that a mean to me.Should I tell him I like him or no?
Diamonds 101 says August 18, 2016 at 5:27 pm Nikki’s right you have 3 fabulous super powers that you can use!
Annie 2014 says August 18, 2016 at 10:50 am Nice Nikki! I love your encouragement that you give to everyone around you! I could use some encouragement right now, too! I’ve been bullied just like her too!