“Nothing builds self esteem and self confidence like accomplishment.” – Thomas Carlyle.So true! With every accomplishment comes confidence of doing things and then an increase in self-esteem which is a personal feeling of self worth. Lets say, you are speaking at a public forum, you deliver a great presentation. Your performance is well appreciated by your seniors, peers and/ or your near and dear ones. Now you begin to gain confidence on your ability to speak at public forums. This accomplishment enables you to take on bigger challenges because you now believe in yourself. On the other hand, if you faced instances which prevented you from achieving the desired results only because you may have been ridiculed or made fun of at some point in the past, then that is a conditioning that you need to overcome with a little help and a lot of practice and Self Belief.Teenagers tend to struggle with self-confidence and Self Esteem issues mainly because they are not able to see their strengths and abilities due to peer pressure and also because of want of social skills. If you have a shy teenager at home, you will relate to this. It is therefore important to give your teens something more than just your love, you need to give them a chance to explore themselves and change the way they look at themselves. “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne DyerTeenagers need your support in helping them develop self-esteem. While this is true, it is also true that teens won’t learn to walk if we don’t let them fall. Teens are resourceful and brave. If they need anything, they will explore and make their own decisions and also learn from the mistakes they make. Therefore, teach your teens not to be a bystander, but to stand out. Fashion their values, strengths and attitude that will give them a sense of distinct identity and a sense of uniqueness. Teach them to be able to deal with bullies with the help of great social skills. Help them develop a meaningful relationship with peers and also relate well with people outside the family. Guide them with skills necessary to develop themselves and prepare for adult responsibilities and career development. “Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time, and energy needed to develop yourself.” Denis WaitleyEncourage your teenagers to believe in themselves! A Bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because it’s trust is not on the branch, but on it’s own wings.“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” Denis Waitley -Sandra Barros, is an Image Management Consultant and Soft Skills Trainer. She aims to empower people of all walks of life including young adults to create not only a personal brand for themselves, but feel authentic, carrying with them their confidence, style and persona.To know more about the workshop for teenagers, click this link ‘Power of You’   For other details visit our website: www.barrosimageconsultancy.com