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Just As You Are by Michelle Skeen

Just As You Are

A Teen's Guide to Self-acceptance and Lasting Self-esteem

Michelle Skeen, Kelly Skeen

New Harbinger Publications · Print & ebook · July 1, 2018

Stop comparing yourself to others—you’re special just as you are!

Self-Esteem & Independence for TeensYA Mental HealthYA Mindfulness & Meditationteens
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Who it’s for
Teens seeking help with self-acceptance and lasting self-esteem
Themes
Self-acceptance and self-esteem, Self-compassion, Mindfulness and values
Genres
Self-Esteem & Independence for Teens, YA Mindfulness & Meditation, YA Mental Health

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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.

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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 who you are. You’ll 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 it’s hard to see yourself with clarity and kindness. With this important guide, you’ll learn to move past your faults, celebrate your true strengths, and discover what really matters in your life. What are you waiting for?

Who it’s for

  • Teens seeking help with self-acceptance and lasting self-esteem
  • Teens wanting practical tools to reduce self-criticism and comparison

Where it sits

Self-Esteem & Independence for Teens87%
YA Mindfulness & Meditation34%
YA Mental Health22%

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Publisher categories

  • YA Mindfulness & Meditation
  • Emotions & Feelings for Teens
  • Self-Esteem & Independence for Teens
Authors
Michelle Skeen, Kelly Skeen
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Published
July 1, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Self-acceptance and self-esteem · Self-compassion · Mindfulness and values
Reading lane
YA Mindfulness & Meditation