How to keep a good self-esteem?

Question

I am a high school freshman who is very quiet and shy.
I was a happier and more confident person as a child because I didn't need to worry about too many things.
But now that I'm a little more mature, I've been realizing the problems in our family and I've been dealing with high school.

It is very hard for me to keep a good self-esteem because of the people I'm around, and the things I'm experiencing.
I feel that my friends are a lot prettier and confident than me, and they get more attention which really bugs me.
I know that at an age like this, people could be really shallow and just look at the physical appearances of others.

So, I'm wondering, how can I slowly break out of my shell, and into a more confident person? :)

Answer 1

Get a job in a service industry where you are in the public. One such as waitress or hostess.

First, the interaction with adults will let you realize that high school kids are more or less a step above morons that think they know everything.

By the time you are a senior, you will be able to laugh about this.

Best of luck