Sue Scheff: Teen Challenge - FEARS: Are They As Big As They Feel?
Debra Beck is an author and mentor for teens, specializing in girls. Her first book, My Feet Aren't Ugly has helped thousands of girls empower themselves - build self esteem and make better choices in life. Read her recent Blog entry - FEARS: Are They As Big As They Feel? By Debra Beck What are you afraid of? There is plenty to fear--whether you are a child, a teenager or an adult. Fears come in all shapes and sizes from the Boogieman to the Taxman. You can be afraid of speaking in front of a crowd, growing old, getting a bad grade on a test, losing friends, looking bad, embarrassing yourself. The list can go on and on. Everybody is afraid of something and to different degrees. Are fears only as big as we make them? Let’s take a look. Let’s say that you have a new boyfriend, and you really, really like him. You’re afraid that now that he has claimed to like you, he will wake up some morning only to like your best friend better. You’re so worried that you start asking him question...