Self-Concept

Ms. Kelly

6th Grade Health

Journal: What makes me, ME????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNC9cc5ZsyU

What is Self-Concept? The view that you have of yourself and the

way that other people see you, including: The way you feel about different issues What is important to you What you like and don’t like Who you like to be with What you do well What you need to improve on

Influential People… Parents/guardians Grandparents Brothers/sisters Friends Teachers Media

Developing a Positive Self-Concept Concentrate on what you do well Don’t be too hard on yourself Ask people you trust for help, when needed Try new things Don’t read too much into each look or word

Bell Ringer: Complete the “This Is Me” worksheet in your

Self-Concept note packets

Effects of a Good Self-Concept High self-esteem Increased confidence in self Feeling valued, loved, and secure Take care of yourself and health Care about/get along with others Bounce back after disappointment (resiliency)

Self-Esteem The ability to like and respect yourself

JOURNAL: Self-esteem is… (how would you define it?) Some things that can help improve my self-

esteem are… Someone with high self-esteem might feel… Someone with low self-esteem might feel…. Some things that lower my self-esteem are…

Journal: When a friend is feeling low, what

can you do to cheer him/her up? Or has a friend ever done something to make you feel better when you were having a bad day? Explain.