At some point in development, all teenagers appear confident on the outside while privately struggling with harsh self-criticism and feelings of not being “good enough.” Adolescence is a time of major emotional, social, and academic pressure. Teens today are balancing school demands, friendships, extracurricular activities, social expectations, family stress, and the constant influence of social media. For many young people, these pressures contribute to a harmful internal dialogue known as negative self-talk.

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