Self Image

Some simple and easy tips and tools for teens and adults. Sharing from what I've used to work on having a happier, healthier, less stressful life.

Your self-esteem affects you every day, even when you don’t realize it. It affects whether or not you make smart decisions, how you approach relationships, how well you do in school or at work, how you talk to yourself, and your overall happiness. A healthy self-esteem is vital to living a healthy, balanced, purposeful life. And yet, many people struggle with it, especially girls. Many girls feel that they’re not good enough, not pretty enough, not talented enough. They feel defeated and lack confidence.

Are anxiety and insecurity stopping you from seizing opportunities? If so, remember that the teen years are challenging for everyone, even those who seem carefree. Social relationships become crucial during this time, making peer pressure hard to resist. The biggest challenge can often be how you perceive yourself. Limiting beliefs about your abilities can hinder your success, often based on others’ opinions rather than facts. But that's a good thing—it means you can change your life by changing your self-view. That's why this book was written.

In this handy guide, you’ll master the art of self-confidence once and for all. You’ll be able to flip the script and rewrite your own story – from insecurities and self-doubt to self-discovery and self-acceptance.

As you adjust to the changes happening within and around you, nothing is as important as developing your sense of self. Teenagers struggling with their self-worth tend to engage in self-destructive behavior, doubt their potential, and neglect important relationships. Sound familiar?

Admit it, you talk to yourself. Whether you speak the words out loud or think them in your mind, you are always talking to yourself...about yourself. The important question: What are you saying? Much of what we say is negative, hurtful and damaging, setting us up for failure. If you want to live the victorious, abundant life God has for you, start by changing what you say to yourself. This has the power to radically transform everything! In her relatable, down-to-earth style, Lynn Davis offers scriptural self-care for the soul in need of encouragement.

Linda is shy and avoids getting involved at school. But when her high school sets up online chat rooms she can't resist the urge to visit them. Fuelled by interest in a student with the nickname Cyrano, Linda participates in online conversations using the nickname Roxane and gains a reputation as the queen of one-liners. Soon Linda starts receiving gifts from a secret admirer who signs his gifts, "C." She is certain that her life has taken a turn for the better until "C" reveals his true identity.

Raised in a typical middle-class neighborhood, Emily always felt like an outsider. Her fascination with alternative music and fashion set her apart from her peers, who often didn't understand her unique style. Despite the lack of acceptance, she remained true to herself, finding solace in her individuality. Her parents, engrossed in their own lives, provided the material comforts of suburban life but failed to notice Emily's growing sense of isolation. This emotional distance at home only deepened her feelings of being misunderstood.

For teens and young adults on how to set and achieve goals that are important to you; identifying hobbies, talents, interests, aptitudes, and aspirations; how to be sure you are dreaming "big enough" for you.

Annie F. Downs wants you to take each next step of life with excitement, heading forward with beauty and confidence. ​Personal yet powerful, A Life of Lovely offers young women honest stories, biblical truth, and courageous examples - all to encourage listeners to persevere their way to hope. You will walk away excited about who you are becoming and challenged to look for lovely, fight to finish, and find the beautiful in your every day!

Nadie puede decirte cuándo te tiene que dejar de doler. Es un proceso, tómate tu tiempo para volver a sonreir. Con un estilo muy particular, Alejandro Ordóñez presenta las tres facetas del enamoramiento a partir del dolor: amor, desamor y amor propio, y sumerge al lector en un proceso de reconstrucción emocional.

If your palms get sweaty and your mind goes blank when others confront you, you might actually be dealing with social anxiety. Being a teen is not easy. These years of growing both physically and mentally leave many, if not most, teenagers feeling sorely inadequate. You’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean that you have to just accept that feeling of being “lesser than”.

Are you feeling bullied at school or on social media? Being made to feel like you don't fit in? That you are "too different" from everyone else? Made to feel like you can never achieve your dreams? Well, you are not alone. It might surprise you to know that many of the biggest celebrities have also faced the same challenges. This book includes advice from actors, musicians, journalists, business owners, TV presenters, performers, tribute artists, magicians, mentalists, drag queens, and more.

The book looks at how the body positivity movement can be used to help those struggling with these issues. Then it explores the cultural, familial, social, and emotional impacts upon a person’s relationship to food. It explains in depth how to monitor your triggers for overeating or unhealthy behaviors, and proposes new rewards that you can try when establishing healthy habits in your life. It then discusses how a person can begin to reinforce new healthy habits by developing a healthy body mindset.

By practicing mindfulness, you will be able to ease your brain into a relaxed mode and ratchet down your panic level. By practicing mindfulness, your focus will be sharper, you will complete tasks with less effort, and have more satisfying relationships. By practicing mindfulness, you will decrease your stress, increase your happiness, and learn to enjoy every moment in your life.

Discover how you can navigate the challenges of growing up with grace and confidence, and thrive as a responsible and well-rounded teenager! A recent survey conducted on over 2,000 American college graduates found that 81% of respondents said they wished they were taught more life skills before graduating college. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the guidance they need before they venture out into the real world on their own. Luckily, you have this all-in-one guide filled with practical information and big sister advice from someone who’s been in your shoes not too long ago!

Embrace these skills to overcome fear of failure and navigate adulthood with confidence. This book is a must-listen for teens and young adults seeking to carve a path to success and well-being, including those with special needs.

Written from the heart, this Gramma shared her life's lessons with her grandchildren to guide them from the teens through their own golden years, anticipating the day she is no longer here for their major life events. Full of encouraging words for those challenging situations, Gramma gives her best advice on navigating the world of adulting. You know she only wants what's best for you and tries to help you avoid some mistakes she has seen along the way in her life.

Los adolescentes de hoy se enfrentan a muchas presiones. También, desafíos y obstáculos que parecen imposibles de superar. Puede ser difícil mantener una actitud positiva y estar motivado cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles: acabas sintiéndote atrapado en un ciclo interminable de estrés, ansiedad y depresión.

"Navigating Teen Challenges 2.0: Beyond the Triple 'A' Blueprint" es una guía poderosa e inspiradora para adolescentes y adultos jóvenes en el viaje hacia el autodescubrimiento, la resiliencia y el éxito. Escrito por Axel Desarden, un sobreviviente de siete heridas de bala en el Bronx, este libro va más allá de las guías de autoayuda tradicionales y proporciona una hoja de ruta integral para navegar las complejidades de la adolescencia.