criticism, personal

"A collection of vulnerable reflections and epiphanies from people who are learning to love themselves, just like you. Featuring stories selected from hundreds of TinyBuddha.com contributors, the book is designed to help you stop judging yourself so harshly"--Provided by publisher.

RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately, learning to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.

"Ready to activate your dream life? You know that sneaky voice inside your head telling you that you're not good enough, smart enough, skinny enough, whatever enough? That's your Mean Girl. And she's doing her best to keep you stuck in Fear Town, too scared to go after the life you always imagined. But enough's enough! Melissa Ambrosini has made a life beyond her wildest dreams, all by mastering her Mean Girl, busting through limiting beliefs and karate-chopping through the fears that held her hostage for years. And now she wants to help you remember not only what you are capable of, but how amazing you truly are! In this inspiring, upbeat guide, Melissa provides a practical plan for creating your own version of a kick-ass life -- one that's wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. Designed to propel you out of stuck-ness and into action, this is a must read if you're ready to let go of your Mean Girl and start living the life of your dreams"--.

"There is a silent epidemic spreading like wildfire among women--it's in our boardrooms, classrooms, and living rooms on every continent, and it's creating depression, stress, and isolation. Who is this culprit? Meet your Inner Mean Girl, the judgmental, critical, and belittling inner bully that virtually every woman hears running through her mind on a daily basis. The Inner Mean Girl creates undue anxiety, cajoles you into making bad choices, and then berates you when they don't work out. But there is a cure. Reform Your Inner Mean Girl brings an internationally recognized 7-step program that successfully helps women transform their relationships with themselves from self-abusive and self-sabotaging to self-loving. By using a mix of play, humor, creativity, and self-inquiry Reform Your Inner Mean Girl transforms a woman's self-bullying thoughts, emotions, actions, and feelings, and helps her get in touch with a much more powerful voice--her Inner Wisdom. After graduating, women can finally make choices that create more happiness, peace, love, and success"--.

RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately, learning to accept and grow from criticism and compliments at home, school and with friends.

Explains what verbal abuse really is and its impact on the lives of young people, discusses why it happens, and offers advice especially for teens on how to confront verbal abuse appropriately.