Have you ever said hello to someone, or helped somebody out, no mater if what you did really was important? Those are great acheivemnts, just as being here is. Label yourself in your own terms, not what other people use. You are you... and as such, you would win any contest for being you. 

And, chances are, you are still baisicly a child, so you have a lot of life ahead of you. Anything you do is something that only you could do that preticular way, so you have a lot of unique advantages. Next time you have the oportunity to do something meaningful, do it. And, is there a right way to walk down the street? I don't think so.  

Have you ever succeeded in comforting someone when they were sad? Held the door for someone? Made something awesome, whether it be art, food, or a flower arrangement? These are all achievements. Have you ever gotten a grade that you were proud of? A round of applause after you went up to speak? Those are accomplishments.

It can be hard, sometimes, to praise yourself in an essay, but all of those great thing are there. You may not think you will ever amount to anything, but let tell you something right now.

You will. 

Is there even a correct way to walk down the street? I didn't know that. Look. You may not think you walk "correctly" but you can still walk, where so many others cannot. When you were a baby, a toddler, you took your first steps. You probably held someone's hand, and you know what? That same hand will not always be there for you, but there will always be a hand there. You might not want to take it, you may think, "Do I really want to go down this path?" And if you choose no, then you've accomplished something. Even if you said yes, that is still a success, because you chose what you were going to do with your life.

What I'm trying to say is, there are people out there who believe in you. Who cares about those jerks at school? Who cares about awards for "most athletic"? Not me, not us, not you.

Yes, everyday kindnesses are worthy of award, even if they are note noted publicly. And often those most awarded in school do not turn out to be the most successful in adult life. I remember a story and a sermon I heard once called "Leo the Late-Bloomer" . . .

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Don't accept the labels people give you.  These people don't really know you because they ARE NOT you!  In fact, I feel like we shouldn't try to label people-whether you are doing it to yourself or others.  Also, don't accept the fact that you're a "loser."  You don't have to win or acheive anything to become "not-a-loser."  In fact, many people have different definitions of what a "loser" could be.  The fact is, calling someone a "loser" is not nice because no one really is!  Every person is different, and has their own potential, talents, personality, etc.  I think you should find a talent you really like.  It might help you feel better.  Try new things!  Maybe start an instrument, or start a sport, or start getting into your schoolwork.  Look into different activities in your school, and try to make friends that empower you and are not mean to you.  I really like what Gared said about doing acts of kindness.  Doing kind things will help you feel better, and you'll meet more people-and possibly friends- by being kind.  If anything, the number one thing to do is be kind.  Maybe volunteer more, or just help someone's day feel better.  Keep me, and the CB, posted about how you're doing!

You said you haven't achieved anything. My question is, have you tried? If you can set a goal for yourself, that's something to work towards accomplishing. It doesn't have to be anything big--walking down the street at all seems like a pretty big achievement to me. Like you said, though, I don't know you, so I only have generic suggestions for goals; write a letter, take a walk, make a thing, learn something new, help someone out, etc. Start a project. If you fail, it doesn't matter; clean up the mess and start a new one. Continuing after failure is a pretty well-known type of accomplishment.

This probably wasn't very helpful, but thank you for coming to us with your troubles instead of just flailing around until you simply can't anything anymore. 

Oh! I just thought of something. Read a book. You're here; this suggests that you are subscribed to Cricket or a related magazine, which indicates that you like to read. Read some books. Lots of books. Reading is another traditional goal, and you might find additional purpose along the way. I recommend The Girl Who Could Fly if you like stories about or involving supernatural things, The Cabinet of Wonders if you like secret high-stakes missions, fantasy and steampunk, the Redwall series if you like animals and fantasy fiction set in olden days, the Accidental Adventures books if you like reluctant protagonists and unlikely scenarios, The Mysterious Benedict Society if you like spy stories, Flipped if you like realistic fiction, the Septimus Heap series if you like magic, the Flight series if you like short stories and graphic novels, Shakespeare if you like semi-realistic fiction from centuries ago, Now We Are Six if you like poetry, and Tales From Outer Suburbia, Stargirl and The Changeling if you like realistic fiction combined with slice-of-life and fantasy. These are all among my favorites. Mythology is also good; Greek, Norse, Finnish, Australian, Native American, Inuit, everything. I have yet to delve into sci-fi. Apologies. I can also recommend webcomics, music, and more books.

I know this is a bit late in saying, but you are you. Not that kid across the road. Not the bully you met back in first grade. Not your parents. Not the love of your life. You are you, and that is what makes you so unique. No, maybe you haven't achieved "great" things, but in my mind, those are just labels. The same way they label you as a "loser" (terrible thing to call someone, how dare they?!), they are labeled as "successful" and "smart". Don't believe that. Schools especially tend to put extra flowers and frilly words on students who act as the cheerleaders. Because of all in all? They just get a lot more money for kids who are like that.

Not that it's a bad thing for students to achieve, but I am saying I know from experience people promote that more because it gets schools a ton of money to say, "oh, we have 30 honor roll students in our Freshman class" or whatever. Then those kids feel all honored, even though it doesn't mean anything, and then they shoot you down because you aren't some perfect academic cheerleader. Seriously, don't worry about it.

As for feeling as if you haven't achieved anything, look around at how lucky you are to be alive right now. Do you not see all the changed you have put in people's hearts? Even just smiling at someone can make their day. Helping your parents with groceries, comforting a friend who is upset, being a generally good person is what is the most important thing. Not a bunch of cheesy labels like "best student of the month" or "highest GPA in pre-algebra" because that is all based on retaining knowledge for a short period of time. It's not like many of those people will remember it, due to the school system. And guess what? You are more likely to achieve, not receiving those awards because it won't fill your head up with fluffy clouds of praise from teachers. 

Sorry, if you cannot tell, I have a thing against schools. But statistically, you can look and see. Again, I am not saying those kids are bad - they are fabulous, I would believe - but I am saying you are just as good as them. So shine, step out of your comfort zone, and blow us all away! 

Hey, don't be too hard on yourself! Have you done anything to help other CBers?? If you have, then you're the best CBer I've ever seen. Change it today. Say something nice to somebody. (Not me! ). 

I don't label you as a loser. I label you as somebody who was very brave to ask if anyone thought you were a loser.

NOPE! You are not ANYTHING like a loser. You are very brave. 

Keep trying your best.

~Helpful Friend 

You say you haven't achieved or accomplished anything...but how can this be? The fact that you are alive, living, writing, typing to us...are those not achievements? However old you are, you have lived this long! You can clearly read and write, you can use a key-board! Ther e is no 'right' way to walk down the street, the fact that you even do is an achievements. You're right, I don't know you. I don't know what you are like, who you are, who you want to be...but I trust that you can choose to decide who you are what you are like and who you want to be, because everyone has power over themselves. They don't have power over the people who have bullied them, or the people who reward their friends and foes with pretty words, but they have power over themselves, and it isn't what other people say that rewards you your 'achievements' it is what you believe. You are probably still pretty young (clearly you still go to school) so you don't need to decide what you want to do with your life or who you want to be. Not yet. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. 

You decided to come to us and speak to us. 

You can clearly read and write. 

You can walk down the street, no matter what other people or yourself think of how. 

And most of all...you are alive. 

Don't pressure yourself over who people think you should be. Do what makes you truly happy, and you will have achieved great things.