Encourage your teens to:
1. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about themselves.
If they are accustomed to focusing on their shortcomings, encourage them to start thinking about positive aspects of themselves that outweigh them. When they catch themselves being too critical, encourage them to counter it by saying something positive about themselves. Each day, have them to write down three things about themselves that make them happy. (A great tool is to have your students write in a personal journal daily and encourage them to review it on a regular basis.)
2. View mistakes as learning opportunities.
Encourage your teens to accept that they will make mistakes because everyone does. Mistakes are part of learning. Remind them that a person's talents are constantly developing, and everyone excels at different things - it's what makes people interesting.
3. Exercise and Laugh!
Encourage your teens to exercise and laugh as much as they can. Exercise and laughter will relieve stress, build self-esteem, and help your students be healthier and happier. (Tips: watching comedy movies, playing sports, hanging out with positive friends, play great board games.)
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