This article was co-authored by Nicolette Tura, MA. Nicolette Tura is a Wellness Expert and founder of The Illuminated Body, her wellness and relationships consulting service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nicolette is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with a Psychology & Mindfulness Major, a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and is an expert in holistic living. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley and got her masters degree in Sociology from SJSU. This article has been viewed 322,465 times.

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The first step to being a badass girl is to gain confidence by moving, acting, and dressing exactly the way you envision for yourself. Try wearing a new shirt or hat you really like, even if it doesn’t match current styles. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind and be passionate about the things you enjoy. You should be self-reliant but willing to share the badass-ness with other people, like with the new girl in class who might need a friend! To learn how to relax and fully take-on your badass persona, read on.