Life Orientation: Grade 10 SELF -

ESTEEMBy Erin Mc Linden 07/03/2014

What is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem refers to the way we see and think about ourselves.

“Self-esteem is the picture we have of ourselves.”

Involves a variety of beliefs about the self

What is Self-Esteem made of?

HIGH SELF-ESTEEMFeeling

POSITIVELYabout yourself,your actions,

and yourfuture

LOW SELF-ESTEEMFeeling

NEGATIVELYabout yourself,your actions,

and yourfuture

Risks of Low Self Esteem:• Vulnerable to peer pressure

• More likely to make unhealthy decisions• More likely to be critical of self and others

• Increased risk of depression and suicide

Benefits of High Self Esteem:• Increased respect for yourself• Increased ability to reach goals• Increased willingness to try new things

• Increased feelings of value• Know your capabilities

Factors that affect Self–Esteem

Own behaviour How other people behave towards

us The way we believe that others

see us.

Tips & Exercises for ImprovingSelf-Esteem

SELF ESTEEM AFFIRMATIONS

OVERCOMING SELF ESTEEM ISSUES

DISCOVER THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE

LETS REVIEW

Self-esteem comes from every experience of your life.

How you view yourself affects everything you do in life.

High self-esteem gives you a GOOD feeling about yourself.

Low self-esteem distorts your view of yourself.

Self-esteem can be improved!

Key Messages

We all have different attributes/qualities. Some we like, and others we do not.

Each of us is unique.

Key Messages

We can either learn to like the parts we do not like

OR to change them.WE HAVE A CHOICE!

Key Messages

By being aware of our positive qualities we are more sure of ourselves

and more able to accomplish things.

Key Messages

Life Skills such as: Self-Awareness, Critical-Thinking, Coping with Stress and

Emotions can help us improve our

Self-Esteem.

Resources

This slide show was compiled from the following slideshows:

http://www.slideshare.net/lalittandon/self-esteem-26663650 By: Bonnie Evan Escutin

http://www.slideshare.net/lalittandon/self-esteem-26663650?qid=01852757-ae8d-434a-ab80-0d5816fe9d98&v=default&b=&from_search=12 By: Lalit Tandon