Teen Perspective: Self-Esteem Building

“I am ugly.” “I am fat.” “I am stupid.” “I’ll never make the team.” Do you find yourself having thoughts like these? Do you often blame yourself or find yourself unhappy with what is and wanting... Full Answer

You become aware of negative self talk by being very conscious of what you say and think. One way of becoming conscious is through writing; for example, a diary or a journal. Another way of being conscious of what you say is by asking other... Full Answer

Self talk consists of positive, negative and neutral talk. Positive talk is all the positive things we say to ourselves. Negative self talk effects us negatively and consists of the negative things we say to and about ourselves. Neutral self talk... Full Answer

Self-talk describes the internal dialogue you have with yourself. Individuals I work with often describe this as “chatter” or their inner voice. Your inner voice is perhaps the most important voice you will ever hear and it is through this... Full Answer

"I can do it." This statement sounds so simple, yet it can be quite powerful if you really believe it. Brain is greatly influenced by whether you believe you can do something. In fact, your confidence in your ability to perform a task is often as... Full Answer

If you think about it, the girls around you are all under the same pressures you are to keep up with work and friends and family; sooner or later, the stress gets to everybody. Just like you, they also have the media cramming the idea that "Super... Full Answer

Learning disabilities can lower self-esteem. As you'll see in the video, teens can build self-esteem by emphasizing strengths and accepting things that cannot be changed. Full Answer

This concept differs from self-esteem, which measures how worthy we see ourselves. Self-acceptance recognizes you're a complex person who is OK as you are, with weaknesses and flaws, and that you're doing the best you can. It's often a challenge, because... Full Answer

Many teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also struggle with low self-esteem. The problems they have with schoolwork and social skills can make teens with ADHD think that they are stupid, worthless, and incapable of improving. These... Full Answer

Feelings of self-loathing and despair often can be caused by mental illness and by environmental factors such as substance or sexual abuse. Teens are especially at risk, according to the American Psychological Association. Among people 15 to 24 years... Full Answer