Just As You Are: A Teens Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteem (The Instant Help Solutions Series)

Stop comparing yourself to othersyoure special just as you are! In this fun, practical guide, youll learn how to silence your nit-picky inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, and discover what really matters to you. If youre like many teens, you probably feel pressured to live up to the impossible standards set by our culture, the media, and even by your peers. After all, everyone wants perfect hair, a perfect body, cool friends, and good grades. But while its okay to strive to be your best, its also easy to get caught up in a never-ending comparison game that can feed your inner critic and rob you of your happiness. So, how can you break free from negative self-criticism and learn to appreciate your strengths? In Just As You Are, psychologist Michelle Skeen and her daughter, Kelly Skeen, offer simple tips to help you overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, stop comparing yourself to others, and be more open and accepting of all aspects of who you are. Youll also learn how to be more aware of your thoughts and feelings in the moment using powerful mindfulness tools, and build a plan of action for the future based on your values. Sometimes its hard to see yourself with clarity and kindness. With this important guide, youll learn to move past your faults, celebrate your true strengths, and discover what really matters in your life. What are you waiting for?