Just As You Are - A Teen's Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteem

Stop comparing yourself to others-you''re special just as you are! In this fun, practical guide, you''ll learn how to silence your nit-picky inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, and discover what really matters to you.

If you''re 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 it''s okay to strive to be your best, it''s 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