Transcript Building Self Esteem pwr pt 91310

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My Coat of
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1. What is your greatest achievement?
Draw a symbol of it….
2. What are three things you are good
at? Illustrate them…
3. What is one challenge you would
like to take on? Illustrate it….
4. What is a group, group activity, or
volunteer organization you belong
to, or would like to join?
Illustrate…
5. What is one thing about yourself
that you are trying to improve?
Illustrate it…
2. What kinds of
things could you do
to raise your self
esteem?
How do you see yourself?
How do you want others to see you?
 Self
Esteem is your pride in and your
acceptance of yourself.
 Think about your self esteem and how it
affects your relationships with, family,
friends and peers.
 If you don’t respect yourself how can others
respect you?
 Self
esteem development begins at birth.
 Our parents are our biggest influence with
our feelings about ourselves.
 Negative talk can negatively affect a child’s
self-esteem.
 Abuse and neglect can have lifetime affects.
 Development of self esteem continues
throughout the teen years.
GOOD NEWS:
 Self esteem can be changed by YOU!!!!!
 Body
image is YOUR perception of your
appearance, level of fitness, and health.
 We see “perfect” bodies that are airbrushed
in magazines and are made up to hide
blemishes on TV.
 Youth seem to feel that they never can live
up to the expectations that the media put on
today’s youth.
 Female teens feel increasing pressure to be
thin , which leads to eating disorders and
many other emotional issues.
1st : Realistically assess strengths/weaknesses
 2nd: Don’t judge yourself by unrealistic
standards.
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3rd: Accept yourself as you are and accept that
we ALL have things that we would like to change
about ourselves. (Best way to raise your self
esteem!)
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Ex- don’t compare yourself to movie stars, singers,
etc
Remember- No one is PERFECT!
4th: Only expend energy on things you can
control and change.
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Can’t control height or body type- it is what it is..
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Positive self talk is talking to yourself in a positive manner.
Use positive self talk to help when you are feeling down on
yourself. (Can help raise self esteem)
Find something you are good at and do it a lot. (Make the
most of whatever you do well!)
Helps develop more confidence
 Being good at one thing encourages you to try other things
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Use “I” statements when talking to yourself.
People with low self esteem usually afraid of this
because fear of criticism
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SAY: “I felt hurt when you said that Sonya is smarter
than I am .” INSTEAD OF “ You made me feel
terrible when you told me that Sonya is smarter
than I am.”
 Using “you” transfers responsibilities for feelings to the
other person instead of taking ownership of your feelings.
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 Support
Group is composed of people in your
life that you trust and can talk openly with.
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May be friends, family, or someone in the
community or clergy you may trust.
 Self
disclosure is being honest with yourself
and others about all things in your life.
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Helps you see yourself more accurately
Usually a gradual process when talking to others.
People with low self esteem typically don’t have
much confidence in making their opinions or
decisions.
 Learn to trust yourself AND your values= better
confidence!
 The only pressure you have is the pressure you put on
yourself.
 Nobody can make you do something you are not
comfortable doing, unless you allow them.
 Make your own decisions AND you are
responsible for the outcomes ALONE
 People with high self esteem- will treat
others with respect & integrity.
 Always act with good character
and integrity!!!!
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Turn to Pages 180 and 181 in the Health
book and take the Self-Esteem scale
test.