There's no doubt about it, role models rock! They can help to inspire and they can uplift. So, who do you choose as your role model? Here are some tips on finding your role model…..

• Choose someone who has a lot of confidence in themselves and their abilities. A good role model would be someone who knows who they are.
• Choose someone who is positive and has a go get 'em attitude! You don't want someone who is down and who will bring you down. You want someone who won't pretend to be someone they are not, and won't be fake just to suit other people.
• Consider someone who thinks it is alright to be unique; even if that means accepting some ridicule. They should make you feel good about being yourself, they shouldn't make you compare yourself to them.
• Think about someone who interacts well with others and someone who is kind and can communicate well with people.
• Look for someone who is living life the way you would like to. If you want to be a famous author, your role model could be someone who has been successful at writing. If you have always wanted to be a nurse, your role model could be someone at your local hospital who is dedicated to their job and someone who you look up to for their achievements.
• Don't think that the only role models are those that you read about in the mags. Role models are all around - it could be your mum, sister, a friend or someone in the spotlight who is living life they way you would like.
• Choose a role model who may have done something you find admirable, such as raised a lot of money for charity, saved lots of lives, helped people in need or discovered the cure for a disease.

Tips

• Keep in mind that having a role model does not mean you become exactly like that person, remember to retain your individuality.
• A role model should be someone who you want to be like, and someone you admire.
• You shouldn't change yourself to be like your role model; be like them, but put your own individuality into the things they do.