Do you feel like you have good teenage self-esteem? Life is so busy for young girls and women today! You hardly ever have time to take care of yourself with band practice, soccer, voice lessons, school, and work. It's hard enough just picking out the perfect outfit for the day. But there's something awesome inside of you—a beautiful young woman yearning to burst out and show the world her strong teenage self-esteem and individuality!

You're so busy running around all of the time, you may not even know what your strengths are and what you dream to be in the future. You need a plan to help improve your teenage self-esteem. Sit down in a quiet place, like the library or your bedroom. Turn off all distractions and really think. What are you good at? What do you like to do? What are some goals you want to accomplish in the future? Write EVERYTHING down.

Long-term goals may seem far away and unattainable when you're stuck in the seventh grade. Start small. How can you start living your dreams now and build your self-esteem?

You want to be a doctor? Look into volunteer work at a local hospital or nursing home. Reading to an elderly person once a week might not seem as glamorous as being a neurosurgeon, but, like a doctor, you'll be making a huge difference in someone's life.

Love fashion? Many libraries and community colleges offer classes; some are even free. You can take a class and learn how to knit or sew. Save up your money and buy a sewing machine and start making cute handbags.

Relax more and you will sparkle more. Life isn't all about the hustle and bustle. Take a couple of hours out of the day and do something you love. Rent a movie, give yourself a facial or a manicure, read a book. Do something that makes you feel at ease. You could even sit in a chair and just THINK. Breathe and think it's good for you and builds your self-esteem!

Mistakes are okay! Rather than brooding and sulking over a mistake, learn from it. What actions did you take to cause the mistake? How did you realize it was a mistake? How did you feel after the mistake happened? Take note of your answers. Think of mistakes as great teachers. Learn from your mistakes and you'll be more knowledgeable and better prepared next time!

Every girl has teenage self-esteem problems—you just have to find out what your sparkle is and let it shine. Take care of yourself emotionally and physically, and people will notice a huge change in you. You'll be happier, more grounded, and healthier. Life is full of appointments, homework, and work shifts, but NEVER forget about yourself.