"I'm a failure." "I always say the wrong thing." "I'm the ugly one in the group." "Everything I do turns to rubbish." Negative thoughts like these are common for some adolescents. The thoughts can cycle around and around - relentless, harsh and judgmental. Do you hold yourself to unrealistic standards? Beat yourself up emotionally? Feel like your own worst critic? You're not alone. Here are some (life-changing) techniques that help reprogram the way you view yourself: 1. Move