Every teenager is resolving 3 profound questions.
The teenage years are a time of discovery, change, and uncertainty. As teens navigate friendships, school pressures, and the expectations of society, they’re unconsciously wrestling with three profound questions:
1. Who am I?
2. Do I like myself?
3. Will I be ok in my future?
These aren’t just passing thoughts—they shape a teenager’s self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being.
The Weight of Comparison & Expectation
Today’s teens face overwhelming pressure. Social media, academic expectations, and peer comparisons create an environment where self-doubt thrives. Many feel they’re not enough—not smart enough, not good-looking enough, not successful enough.
This pressure is taking a toll. Rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm are rising. Suicide rates among young people are at an all-time high. More than ever, teens need positive interventions that help them see their value and potential.
The Power of Strengths in Shaping Identity
Research continues to show that one of the most effective ways to build a strong, confident identity is through strengths discovery. When teens uncover their natural talents, it shifts their entire perspective:
✅ They see the best in themselves rather than focusing on flaws.
✅ They stop comparing and start embracing their uniqueness.
✅ They build confidence in their abilities and future.
At MyStrengths, we believe every teen deserves the chance to discover who they are and what makes them great. And we’re not the only ones who think like this. In 2024, nearly 150 high schools in NSW alone engaged MyStrengths in empowering students to discover and grow their strengths.
And the same feedback comes time and time again:
“Absolutely loved this positive, strengths focused wellbeing program. 10/10 – best thing we do every year”Natalie Gulic, HT Wellbeing
“AMAZING! This needs to be in every school in Australia” Lisa Mills, Psychologist
“A genuine impact – right from the beginning” Alan Hope, Principal Hunter Valley
A Future of Confident, Thriving Teens
We are working hard to empower a generation of young people who:
✨ Know who they are.
✨ Love the unique person they were born to be.
✨ Celebrate the diverse ways we think, learn, and relate.
This is the future we’re building—one strength at a time.
Want to help the teens in your life discover their strengths? Find out more at MyStrengths.
Dan Hardie is a Teen Counsellor and the founder of MyStrengths. MyStrengths is focused on building healthy self-esteem, confidence and self-love. In the past 5 years, over 100,000 students have discovered their unique strengths & beauty through MyStrengths High School Programs.
