Healthy Self-Esteem___26___ This healthy attitude allows you to explore other aspects of growing up, such as developing good friendships, growing more independent from your parents, and challenging yourself physically and mentally. ___27___ A positive, optimistic attitude can help people develop strong self-esteem. For example, saying, “Hey, I'm human” instead of "Wow, I’m such a loser" when you've made a mistake, or not blaming others when things don't go as expected.Knowing what makes you happy and how to meet your goals can help you feel capable, strong, and in control of your life.___28___ Tips for Improving Your Body Image Some people think they need to change how they look or act to feel good about themselves. ___29___The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it come in. If you're very worried about your weight or size, check with your doctor to verify that things are OK. But it's no one's business but your own what your body is like. Ultimately, you have to be happy with yourself. ___30___ Everyone (even the most perfect-seeming celeb) has things about themselves that they can't change and need to accept, like their height, for example, or their shoe size.