The Self-esteem Workbook For Teens: Activities ... May 2026

The activity asked him to write down one mean thing he said to himself that day. “I’m a failure because I didn’t make the varsity team,” he wrote.

Then, it asked him to rewrite it as a "Coach" would. “I worked hard at tryouts, and while I didn't make varsity this time, I have a whole season of JV to get stronger.”

The Mirror of Possibility: A Story for Teens Leo sat at the back of the cafeteria, his hoodie pulled low. To anyone passing by, he was just another kid scrolling through his phone. But inside, a quiet, relentless voice was narrating his life: You’re going to mess up that presentation. Why did you wear those shoes? No wonder they didn’t invite you. The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities ...

That afternoon, while looking for a quiet corner in the library, Leo found a worn book tucked away: . He scoffed. He didn't need a workbook; he needed a new personality. But curiosity won out, and he flipped to a page titled "The Critic vs. The Coach."

Over the next week, Leo tried the Instead of obsessing over what he couldn’t do (dunk a basketball), he looked for what he could do. He realized he was the person his friends went to when they needed someone to actually listen. He was a "Keeper of Stories." The activity asked him to write down one

For the first time, the "not enough" backpack felt an ounce lighter. The Action

Self-esteem is a muscle; it gets stronger the more you practice being kind to yourself. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more “I worked hard at tryouts, and while I

Just like Leo, try identifying your "Inner Critic" today. What is one thing it said to you? How would a "Coach" say it instead?