Chapter 3 – Building Self Esteem
Self Esteem – is a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.
High Self Esteem –
· Can help a person have a positive outlook on life.
· Helps a person achieve success.
· People with high self-esteem share similar traits.
· Feel good about themselves
· Like themselves
· They have a high level of confidence
· They do not feel inferior to others
· They are not affected by negative comments from others
Low Self Esteem – May keep a person from enjoying life
· They do not feel good about themselves
· They do not like themselves
· They often think they have no positive traits
· They have low self confidence
· They have trouble with relationships
· They are often affected by negative comments
Body Image – is the way you see and imagine your body.
Self-Concept – is the way you see and imagine yourself as a person.
Academic Self-Concept – is the way you see yourself as a student.
Physical Self-Concept – is the way you see your physical abilities.
Social Self-Concept – is the way you see yourself in your relationships.
Integrity – is your honesty with yourself and others and taking responsibility for your actions so that others can trust you.
Assertive – acting on your thoughts and values in a firm, positive way.
8 ways to build your Self Esteem
· Get to know yourself
· Learn to like yourself
· Be good at something
· Set a goal
· Be positive
· Find a mentor
· Do something for others
· Have a sense of humor