Self Esteem

During the teen years our brain begins to compare ourselves to everyone around us. Although there are positives that can come from this it also can begin to make teens feel self conscious about the way that they are. Watch this video to see how often times, the very things we are embarrassed about are the aspects of ourselves that others love.

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Finding help through an article is a great place to start, but to find true healing, you need to talk to someone. Although friends can be encouraging, a trusted adult provides valuable perspective that can be extremely helpful in a difficult situation. If you’re not sure which adult to turn to, your school counselor or Campus Life Director is a great place to start.

Famous Failures

We do not always succeed the first time we try something new. However, what if we didn’t define ourselves by our failures, but instead by our potential? That is exactly what these famous people did, focused on their potential rather than their setbacks.