Be Your Own Best Friend

Learning to be your own champion is the cornerstone of good mental and emotional health, especially when you’re a teen. That’s where Be Your Own Best Friend comes in!

Believe it or not, you are your own best counsel, and this book will help you better understand that. Designed especially for teen readers, Be Your Own Best Friend helps you construct your own mental wellbeing toolkit to manage your emotions and experiences of life’s many ups and downs.

The book recognises that you’re a physical, mental and emotional being – and if one area of your health is hurting, then the whole of you will be affected. It covers all aspects of life, including:

• techniques and tips to hack those intrusive thoughts and turn your inner critic into an inner coach, so you can build self-esteem and resilience
• ways to foster healthy coping behaviours when life gets tough
• how to develop small, positive daily habits
• getting to know yourself better so you can trust your gut feeling
• lifestyle tips for sleep, diet, and a healthy relationship with social media

Read it cover to cover, or dip in and out. Full of real-life stories, handy tips and inspirational quotes, Be Your Own Best Friend helps you reimagine who and how you want to be.