Self-Esteem Objectives1. Explain where self-esteem comes from.2. Define self-esteem.3. Identify 2 characteristics of someone with high

self-esteem.4. Identify 2 characteristics of someone with low

self-esteem.5. Explain how self-esteem effects the other

components of health6. Discuss 7 self-esteem strategies that can be used

to increase self-esteem.– Pick 1 strategy for yourself.

7. Activity: Give “advice” to others to help boost their self-esteem using the 7 strategies.

Self-Esteem

Improve your mental health!

Where does it come from?• Feedback

– Positive & negative messages from others that indicate what they think you are like

• As a child– Parents, siblings

• As a teen– Friends, peers, neighbors, school employees

• Self-Talk– Positive & negative things you say about yourself

to yourself in your head• Are you too hard on yourself?

Self-Esteem Definition

Confidence and worth you feel about yourself

High Esteem• Accept yourself• Admit mistakes• Most days you like

yourself• View mistakes as

opportunities• Let others influence

you negatively • Think you can’t

succeed• Avoid challenges &

Don’t try

Low Esteem

7 Strategies to Build

Your Self-Esteem

Accept Yourself

• I must realize my strengths and not dwell on my weaknesses.

• I will not judge myself according to unrealistic standards.

• I must accept the things I cannot change.– Physical appearance & life situations

Use Positive Self-Talk• Talking in a + way about yourself to yourself

Good Job!

Don’t be hard on yourself

I tried my best

Better luck next time

I look nice today

I’m important

I’m so stupid

I’m worthless

I suck

I’m ugly

No one likes me

I can’t do it

+ Self-Talk - Self-Talk

Be Good at Something• Search to find things you’re good at

Cooking, sports, writing, playing an instrument, making friends, listening, games (chess, trivia), spelling, school, fixing cars, singing, dancing, creative, scrapbooking, photography, BMX, taking care of children, fixing hair, typing, drawing, public speaking, organization, acting, magic tricks, staying in shape, driving, computer programming, multi-tasking, hunting, ceramics, making people laugh…

Use “I” Statements• By using “I” statements I am taking

responsibility for my feelings and words

• This is an assertive form of communication

Develop a Support Group

• Learn to rely on others

• Ask for advice– “I never thought of my situation that way.”

• Choose 4 people you trust…– 1 must be an adult

• Coach, teacher, relative, religious leader,

Mom, Dad, Aunt Jackie

Resist Peer Pressure

• I will trust myself and my values

Act With Integrity• Integrity: adherence to a code of values;

honesty

• I will appreciate the worth of other people.

• Try to compliment others

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Body Image

Definition:

Glamour Dec 2006

Dove “Campaign for Real Beauty”• Link: http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/

Self-Esteem AdviceWhich method would help the following people?

1. Juan– I feel inferior because I am not a good student or

athlete.

2. Leo– Nobody likes me. I get into physical & verbal fights a lot.

3. Ryan– I will never be satisfied until I am a UFC

Champion.

4. Megan– I believe I have a bad figure because I don’t look

like my favorite actress.

Self-Esteem AdviceWhich method would help the following people?

5. Ashley– I try hard to be a good athlete, but without much

success. I am a natural musician but spend very little time practicing.

Card ActivityName: ______________________________

My strengths are:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am proud of myself because… _______________________________________________

Long-term goals: Short-term goals: 1.) ________________ 1.) __________________2.) ________________ 2.) __________________3.) ________________ 3.) __________________

I like my ______________________________________physical characteristic

Objectives1. Define self-esteem, feedback & self-talk.

2. Identify 2 characteristics of someone with high self-esteem.

3. Identify 2 characteristics of someone with low self-esteem.

4. Explain how self-esteem effects the other components of health.

5. Discuss 7 self-esteem strategies that can be used to increase self-esteem.

– Pick 1 strategy for yourself.