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A modern-day rite of passage, for teens 13–18
"I'm The Boss of Me" is a guided digital workbook by author Karen Whelan. Through seven pathways — Self-Belief, Self-Confidence, Self-Trust, Self-Acceptance, Self-Forgiveness, Self-Care, and Self-Service — your teen explores who they are, notices the good, and learns to speak to themselves with kindness.
No pressure. No right answers. Just gentle, honest reflection at their own pace.
How it works
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Get instant access
one payment, yours forever, on any device.
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A private, guided journey
read, reflect, and journal through the pathways and a 30-day challenge.
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Watch it grow
a gentle progress journey that celebrates showing up, not perfection.
The 7 Pathways to Becoming the Boss of Your Life
- Self-Belief — Believe in Youtrusting you're capable
- Self-Confidence — Shine Your Lightshowing up as yourself
- Self-Trust — Know Yourselflistening to your own voice
- Self-Acceptance — Grow Every Daybeing okay with who you are
- Self-Forgiveness — Overcome Challengesletting go, gently
- Self-Care — Connect Deeplylooking after you
- Self-Service — Contribute to the Worldfinding meaning beyond yourself
Made with care, for young people who matter
Private by design
nothing is stored with the account unless you turn account storage on, and turning it off deletes the stored copy.
Not therapy, and honest about it
a self-reflection tool, with clear signposting to real support (Childline, Text 50808, Samaritans) always one tap away.
No ads, no tracking, no data harvesting
we don't sell anything but the workbook itself.
You're in control
designed for you to set up for a young person in your care.
About Karen
Karen Whelan is a licensed Psychotherapist, Spiritual Scholar, Self-Love Author and creator of I'm the Boss of Me. With over 20 years' experience supporting young people and families, Karen's work blends psychology, self-reflection, emotional wellbeing, and the power of self-love.
Karen created this workbook because she believes every young person deserves a safe space to understand their thoughts, emotions, and inner world. Inspired by her own healing journey and years of working with people through trauma and transformation, she wanted to create a tool that teenagers could carry with them — a place to pause, reflect, build confidence, and remember their own worth.
I'm the Boss of Me is not about becoming someone new. It is about discovering the strength, kindness, courage, and wisdom that already lives inside you. One thought, one page, one day at a time.
It's Your Life. Lead It.
One workbook. Yours forever.
€19.99 — one-time. No subscription. All 7 pathways, 5 chapters, the 30-day challenge, and a printable keepsake copy.
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