You Are Enough: A Body Positivity & Self-Discovery Journal

You Are Enough is a guided journal designed to help teen girls (ages 12–17) build self-worth, develop a positive relationship with their bodies, and discover who they are beyond appearance.

Created by a psychologist and educator with over 15 years’ experience, this journal combines self-compassion practices, values exploration, and empowering activities to help girls embrace their uniqueness and build lasting confidence.

Who is this journal for?

• Teen girls navigating self-doubt, comparison, or pressure around appearance and body image
• Young women exploring identity, values, and what truly matters to them
• Parents and carers looking for a tool to support their daughter’s self-esteem and wellbeing
• School counsellors, therapists, and educators seeking resources for building body confidence and self-acceptance
• Teen girls aged 12–17 who want to develop self-compassion and feel more comfortable in their own skin

What’s inside

You Are Enough gently guides girls through:

• Understanding self-worth beyond appearance: Prompts to explore identity, strengths, values, and what makes them unique – separate from how they look.
• Building self-compassion: Exercises grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion practices to challenge inner criticism and develop kindness toward themselves.
• Exploring identity and values: Guided reflections to help girls discover who they are, what matters to them, and what they want to stand for.
• Challenging comparison and social media pressure: Practical tools to recognize comparison traps, understand social media’s impact, and build a healthier relationship with their image.
• Creative self-expression: Activities that celebrate their talents, interests, and unique qualities – beyond physical appearance.
• Affirmations and positive self-talk: Evidence-based techniques to reframe negative thoughts and build an inner voice of encouragement and support.

The journal includes a mix of guided prompts, reflective questions, creative activities, and free-writing space – so it feels empowering, not preachy.

Why this journal works

You Are Enough is grounded in real psychological practice and adolescent development, not surface-level positivity.

• Designed by a psychologist and educator with over 15 years’ experience supporting young people
• Informed by evidence-based approaches including self-compassion, cognitive reframing, values clarification, and positive psychology
• Written in clear, accessible language – no shame, no judgment, no “fixing”
• Teen-friendly layout that feels mature and respectful, not condescending
• Focuses on building self-understanding and self-compassion rather than changing appearance
• Helps girls develop lasting confidence rooted in self-worth, not external validation

How teen girls can use this journal

There is no “right” way to use You Are Enough. It’s designed to fit around real life.

Teen girls might use it to:

• Explore who they are and what matters most to them
• Work through moments of self-doubt or comparison
• Practice self-compassion when they’re being hard on themselves
• Discover their strengths, talents, and unique qualities
• Reflect on their values and what they want to stand for
• Build confidence gradually, at their own pace

Parents and carers can:

• Offer it as a supportive tool that belongs to their daughter
• Gently invite her to try a few pages when she’s calm
• Use the prompts as optional conversation starters if she chooses to share
• Model self-compassion and body acceptance in your own life
• Learn more about what she values and what matters to her

Professionals (teachers, counsellors, therapists) can:

• Use selected pages as session prompts or between-session tasks
• Integrate it into small group work, classroom lessons, or wellbeing programmes
• Recommend specific activities based on individual girl’s needs or current challenges

Important notes

• This journal is not a replacement for therapy or professional support.
• It is a supportive tool that can sit alongside other help, giving girls a structured, safe place to explore identity, values, and self-compassion.
• Suitable for many neurodivergent girls, especially those who like structure and visuals, though individual needs will vary.
• If a girl is struggling with disordered eating, body dysmorphia, or serious mental health concerns, please reach out to a mental health professional.

What makes You Are Enough different

Unlike generic “body positivity” journals, You Are Enough:

• Is evidence-based, drawing on real psychological approaches (self-compassion, cognitive reframing, values work, positive psychology)
• Focuses on building self-worth and identity, not just accepting appearance
• Teaches practical skills girls can use to challenge comparison and build confidence
• Includes values exploration and self-discovery, helping girls connect with who they truly are
• Respects teen maturity – the tone, language, and examples feel age-appropriate and authentic
• Empowers girls to define themselves by their values, strengths, and character – not external standards