Josie Waters

Accepting and liking ourselves for who we are can sometimes be tricky. There are so many different pressures on young people these days to ’fit in’ with their peers, to ’succeed’ or to be ’perfect’ that they may struggle to cope. It can also be difficult sometimes to navigate issues such as: peer pressure, social media, friendships, bullying, puberty, identity.

I’ve Got This! is a workbook for young people - tweens to teens - to help them build their self-esteem and self-worth using fun, simple and achievable exercises. The workbook is aimed to equip the young person with a ’toolbox’ of strategies relevant to them, to use as and when needed as they transition into young adults. It can be used on their own, or as a great way to open up the line of communication with a parent or a pastoral member of staff within their educational setting.

Throughout the workbook, the author talks about her own difficulties of battling with low self-esteem when she was younger and how she managed to build a healthier mindset. She also talks about her experiences of working with young people around the topics that are covered in the workbook.