Personality EnrichmentSelf - Esteem

Self esteem is the way we feel about ourselves. It is confidence in one's own worth or abilities.

self-esteem reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self.

It is our self concept which defines boundaries of our self.

Self - EsteemSelf esteem is a major component in determining success or failure.

High self esteem leads to a happy, gratifying and purposeful life.

People with high self esteem grow in conviction, competence and willingness to accept responsibilities.

Self esteem is all about our self concept where we can not perform beyond its boundaries.

Advantages of High Self - EsteemThere is direct relationship between peoples feelings and their behavior. Following are the various advantages of high Self – Esteem Gives confidence without arrogance Creates willingness to accept responsibilities. Builds optimistic attitude Leads to better relationships and fulfill lives.

Advantages of High Self - Esteem Makes the person self motivated and ambitious. Makes a person to new opportunities and challenges. Improves performance and increases risk taking

abilities. Makes a person trustworthy. Makes a person more dependable and reliable. Makes a person more productive everywhere. Makes a person feel secure

Characteristics of People with High Self – Esteem and Low Self Esteem

High Self – Esteem Low Self - EsteemTalk about ideas Talk about peopleCaring Attitude Critical Attitude

Humanity ArroganceRespects Authority Rebels against Authority

Courage of Conviction Goes along to get alongConfidence Confusion

Concerned about Character Concern about reputationAssertive Aggressive

Accepts Responsibilities Blames the whole worldSelf Interest SelfishOptimistic Fatalistic

Understanding Greedy

High Self – Esteem Low Self – EsteemWilling to learn Know it All

Sensitive TouchySolitude LonelyDiscuss Argue

Believes in self worth Believes in net worth onlyGuided Misguided

Discipline Distorted sense of freedomInternally driven Externally drivenRespects others Looks down on othersEnjoys decency Enjoys vulgarity

Knows limits Everything goesGiver taker

Steps to Build Positive Self - EsteemJust Like a Passport is a pre – requisite to travel the world, similarly, a high self-esteem is a pre –requisite to lead a meaningful life confidently

Following are the various steps to build positive self-esteem§ Read Biographies and Autobiographies of Successful people.§ Learn Intelligent Ignorance§ Do something for others who cannot repay you in cash or

kind§ Learn to give and receive Compliments.§ Accept Responsibilities

Steps to Build Positive Self - Esteem§ Practice Discipline§ Set goals§ Associate with people of high moral character.§ Become Internally driven, not externally.§ Develop a mind set that brings Happiness.§ Give Yourself a positive auto suggestion.§ Turn your weakness in to the strength.§ Have patience.§ Take inventory, make a list of SWOT

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BY PROF. HARSHAL KAMBLEAJMVPS, INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY, AHMEDNAGAR