Sometimes teenagers think everything sucks. This illustrated guide will help you overcome negative thoughts and focus on what really matters.

Teen: “If you are struggling with negative emotions, know that your pain is real and no one has the right to minimize it. Sometimes bad things do happen in life, we have to admit it. Anxiety, sadness, loneliness, anger and shame are all important feelings, but sometimes they can be overwhelming. And that sucks!

What if, instead of dealing with your pain, you tried to figure out what really matters to you and put that first? Maybe then your pain won't seem so bad anymore. Isn't it worth a try?

This is a caring guide to accepting your emotions. With the help of this book, a teenager will learn to prioritize his thoughts, feelings and values. He will understand what worries him most and begin to take care of himself. The skills the reader will learn are based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The book has some writing exercises, but it is not a workbook. This is a journey that will help you understand what exactly makes life so difficult and how to cope with it all.

Perhaps your teenager wants to develop creativity? Is it better to study or be a good friend? This book will show you how to focus on your values so that unpleasant things no longer seem so, well, lame.

Who is this book for

For teenagers who often experience negative emotions - anxiety , sadness, loneliness, anger, shame, etc., and this prevents them from living normally.

For parents who want to help children accept their emotions, prioritize their feelings and take care of themselves.< /p>

Published in Russian for the first time.