YOUR SELF-IMAGE IS IMPORTANT
In "Your Self-Image Is Important," you will learn the importance of a healthy self-respect. Not the over-inflated, "I am the greatest" ego, but a sincere appreciation for YOU! Winners evaluate themselves in a positive manner and look for their strengths as theywork to overcome weaknesses. There are many opportunities for self-awareness and many specific steps you can take to make your self-esteem stronger, regardless of where it is today.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOUNDATIONS FOR YOUR SUCCESS ...... 5
BUILDING YOUR WINNING ATTITUDE ...... 49
YOUR SELF-IMAGE IS IMPORTANT ...... 85
*My Personal Self-image Profile ……………………………………………………………………………………………..86
Getting To Know Me ...... 88
My Coat Of Arms ...... 89
*The Telephone Rings ...... 90
*Influencing Others ...... 91
Three Thieves ......Who Is That Thief...... / 92
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How Important Is Your Self-Image? ...... 94
Don't Give ItAway ...... 95
My Personal Inventory ...... 96
My Autobiography ...... 97
* Causes Of A Poor Self-Image ...... / 101
* Overcoming A Poor Self-image ...... / 104
The Manifestations Of A Poor Self-Image ...... / 105
Seeing A Poor Self-Image ...... / 108
"Showing Off" A Poor Self-Image ...... / 109
My "Time Line" Self-Description ...... / 110
* Fifteen Steps To A Healthy Self-Image ...... / 111
Changing My Image ...... / 118
*Giving and Receiving Feedback ...... / 120
* My Victory List ...... / 122
You Are A Businessman ...... / 123
* Check-Up From The Neck-Up ...... / 124
* My Retirement Announcement ...... / 125
* Segment Summary ...... / 126
* My Self-image Improvement Contract ...... / 127
BUILDINGSUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS ...... 129
SETTING AND REACHING YOUR GOALS ...... 163
YOUROPPORTUNITYTO SUCCEED ...... 203
'These are minimum activity recommendations.
"An Individual's Self Concept Is The Core Of His Personality. It Affects Every Aspect Of Human Behavior. The Ability To Learn, The Capacity To Grow And Change, The Choice Of Friends, Mates And Careers. It Is No Exaggeration To Say That A Strong, Positive Self-Image Is The Best Possible Preparation For Success In Life."
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Dr. Joyce Brothers
Back
to theBASICS with..."SHOWING OFF"
A POOR SELF-IMAGE
Objectives: • To identify the manifestations of a poor self-image
•To see the difference self-image makes in a relationship
Time Required: Part I - 5-10 minutes
Part II- 20-25 minutes
Procedure:
1. Break the class into teams of four to six people. Assign a leader for each team. (See "Attitude" tab)
2. Read the instructions for Part I aloud. Allow the teams five to ten minutes to review the fifteen manifestations and
to add their five additional manifestations. When they have been working for three (or eight) minutes, announce:
"You have two minutes to finish…Two Minutes."
3. Continue the activity by reading the Part II A instructions aloud. Remind the students that Part II A is to be
completed individually and that their answers should be written on the left-hand side. Allow the students five
minutes. Keep them aware of their time limits as mentioned in note 2.
4. After Part II A has been completed, read the Part H B instructions aloud Allow the teams ten minutes to finish.
Keep them aware of their time limits. Make certain they understand that their notes should be placed in the left
hand column under Part 11 B.
5. When they have finished Part II B, instruct them by saying:
"Now go back to Part II A and think of a past experience when you dealt with someone who had a
healthy self-image. When you finish jotting down the pertinent facts in the area on the right, get back
with your teams and go through Part II B again. Place your notes in the area on the right."
6. Allow the teams five minutes to complete Part II A (for the healthy self-image example.) Keep them aware of their
time limits.
7. After Part II A has been completed, move the teams to Part II B and give them five minutes to complete that
section.
8. When all teams have completed their second assignment, end by reading or paraphrasing the following:
"You can see how self-image really does impact relationships. It is helpful for us to be able to
recognize an unhealthy self-image, as well as a healthy self-image. Now that you understand the
manifestations, it will be easier for you to understand people.”
My Special Notes:
"SHOWING OFF" A POOR SELF-IMAGE
PartI.Below are ways to identify a poor self-image. See if you can identify four additionalways.
1. Critical and jealous nature
2. Involvementin gossip
3. Improper reaction to criticism
4. Improper reaction to laughter
5. Uncomfortable when alone
6. An "I don't care" attitude
7. Breakdown in decency
8. Too much emphasis on material things
9. Lack of genuine friends
10. Senseless and erratic actions
11. Excuses to justify failure
12. Rebellion against authority
13. Failure to be self-assertive
14. Foolish and impulsive actions .
15.______
16.______
17______.
18.______
Part II. A Working individually, think of a past experience when you had to deal with someone with an unhealthy self-image. (In the space provided on the left below jot down the pertinent facts that will help you remember the experience.)
B. Share your experience with your team members; without revealing any names, and discuss the following questions. Place your notes in the area provided on the left below (Leave the space on the right open).
I.How was the poor self image manifested?
2. How did it affect the relationship?
3. Did you enjoy being around that person?
4. How important is self-image to relationships?