Beyond Likes: Building Rock-Solid Teen Self-Esteem
Teenagers are used to hearing from every side how wrong, unfair, and unjust their lives are and hurling a never-ending stream of self-criticism from their inner voice. These relentless bombardments can soon take their toll on confidence. Don’t worry: there are valuable tools teens can employ to quiet the inner critic and develop bulletproof confidence. This guide will equip you with Modified ways to combat harsh self-talk: Identify your inner critic and develop strategies to diminish its power with positive self-statements and realistic self-assessment. The power of self-compassion: Pause and become mindful when you direct self-criticism. Take a deep breath and watch your thoughts from outside of yourself. Everyone messes up sometimes. Be kind, forgiving, and understanding to yourself. Cultivating a self-audience: Enlist a ‘hype squad’ of friends, family, and mentors who encourage and believe in you. Celebrate your strengths and achievements: claim your talents, accomplishments, a...