The self-esteem habit for teens : 50 simple ways to build your confidence every day

The self-esteem habit for teens 50 simple ways to build your confidence every day

Lisa M. Schab

Book - 2018

"Are you your own worst critic? Do you compare yourself to friends, classmates, and celebrities? You aren't alone. It's easy to get caught up in the comparison game -- especially on social media. But over time, these negative habits feed your insecurities and make you feel like you just aren't good enough. So, how can you break free from self-criticism and start being a true friend to you? With this fun and friendly guide, you'll discover 50 simple ways to make self-esteem a daily habit." -- Back cover.

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Subjects
Self-esteem in adolescence.
Published
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Lisa M. Schab (author)
Physical Description
ix, 180 pages ; 18 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781626259195
  • Get Started: The First Six Steps to Healthy Self-Esteem
  • Part 1. Positive Thoughts
  • 1. Recognize Your Power
  • 2. Claim Your Value and Worth
  • 3. Understand and Release Devaluing Messages
  • 4. Choose Positive Self-Messages
  • 5. Adjust Your Attitude
  • 6. Practice Gratitude
  • 7. Celebrate Your Strengths
  • 8. Embrace Your Differences
  • 9. View Yourself with Compassion
  • 10. Learn from Your Mistakes
  • 11. Compare to Yourself, Not to Others
  • 12. Love Your Body
  • 13. See Infinite Possibilities
  • 14. Focus on the Present Moment
  • 15. Avoid Overgeneralizing
  • 16. Don't Take Everything Personally
  • 17. Believe in Abundance
  • 18. See the Bigger Picture
  • 19. Eliminate All-or-Nothing Thinking
  • 20. Realize No One Has a Perfect Life
  • 21. Think from the Facts, Not the Feeling
  • 22. Know It's Okay If Not Everyone Likes You
  • 23. Refuse to Have a Pity Party
  • 24. Accept Your Journey
  • 25. Find More Than One Source for Self-Esteem
  • Part 2. Positive Actions
  • 26. Get to Know Your Authentic Self
  • 27. Live from Your Authentic Self
  • 28. Use Mindful Breathing to Stay Calm and Clear
  • 29. Manage Your Feelings
  • 30. Learn to Tolerate Discomfort
  • 31. Set Realistic Goals
  • 32. Increase Your Peace
  • 33. Use Problem-Solving Skills
  • 34. Make Positive Decisions
  • 35. Act with Conviction
  • 36. Take Responsibility Instead of Blaming
  • 37. Work with Your Weaknesses
  • 38. Face Challenges Head-On
  • 39. Turn Things Around
  • 40. Practice Basic Social Skills
  • 41. Act Assertively
  • 42. Set Healthy Boundaries
  • 43. Choose Friends Who Value and Respect You
  • 44. Run Your Own Life
  • 45. Surround Yourself with Positivity
  • 46. Move Your Body
  • 47. Try New Things
  • 48. Wear a Smile
  • 49. Look the Part of Healthy Self-Esteem
  • 50. Ask for Help
  • Ending Notes
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

This addition to the Instant Help Solutions series advises teenage readers on how to develop self-esteem. Schab emphasizes that self-esteem isn't simply about feeling good about oneself but about being fair-minded, reflective, and compassionate. She provides 50 "thinking habits" to aid them in building positive self-images. For each habit, she includes scenarios in which a teenager struggles with negative feelings ("Michael hated his sensitivity. Most of his friends liked horror films and contact sports, but Michael preferred happy endings and working out solo)." In each scenario, a peer or adult urges the teenager toward reframing their thinking by, for example, celebrating their strengths, finding more than one source for self-esteem, facing challenges head-on, and setting boundaries. Though the layout is fairly text-dense, readers are sure to find helpful techniques for building themselves up in the real world. Ages 13-up. (Jan.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 7 Up-As a companion to Schab's 2016 Self-Esteem for Teens: Six Principles for Creating the Life You Want, this offers 50 important and effective ways for teens to make positive changes in their lives. Based on the principles of mindfulness-gratitude, radical acceptance, and being non-judgmental both personally and of others-the book is broken into two parts. The first part addresses instilling positive thoughts, while the second focuses upon positive actions. Each entry begins with a perceptive hypothetical scenario, then introduces an associated positive thought or action to "perceive, believe, and achieve." Helpful step-by-step advice is given each time and a pertinent quote by someone famous enhances each goal. Goals range from dealing with various insecurities, to friendships, to making good choices, to making amends, and to reversing self-harm. Teens can aim for the goals with which they best connect, though the advice can be applied universally. VERDICT Deftly written, easy to follow and comprehend, and completely on target, this self-help guidebook belongs in every school and public library nonfiction collection serving teens.-Diane P. Tuccillo, Poudre River Public Library District, CO © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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