Become your friend. Mindfulness and ...

Do you consider yourself imperfect— not smart enough, beautiful enough, and successful enough? Do you often compare yourself with friends, classmates, or even celebrities and models by watching them on social networks? Many teenagers face self-criticism, shame and guilt: they are haunted by dissatisfaction with their appearance, grades or relationships. The problem is that over time, negative thoughts can accumulate, cloud your view of the world and lead to stress, anxiety and even depression. The book will help you keep your inner critic under control and open up space for another inner voice — much more compassionate and kind. Self—compassion is a quality that helps you become more aware of your emotions, appreciate your own strengths, and cope with difficult feelings. You will realize that being a friend helps you achieve your goals much better than constant anxiety and self-criticism. And the softer we treat ourselves, the easier it is for us to be kinder to other people. And z