What does it mean? What can affect it? Should it be good or bad? Why? What is self-esteem? What about Body Confidence? How does this link to self esteem? What does it mean? What can affect it? Should it be good or bad? Why?

Discuss these statements What are your feelings about them? Do you disagree or agree? Have you got an experience you want to share linked to one of these?

One half list all the things that make you feel bad about yourself  Draw yourself! One half list all the things that make you feel bad about yourself  The other half list all the things that make you feel good about yourself 

Hands up if you have heard the negative voice in your head??? When those negative thought Starts to take over You need to take a step back and think About the positives of being you

People you don’t get on with Your best friend Friendship groups Older students People you don’t get on with Yourself Teachers People you don’t know Brothers or sisters Parents Cut out these cards and arrange them in order of importance to how you think they affect your self esteem [the most important 1st] Can you say how they might affect in a positive or a negative way?

10 tips to increase your self-esteem Remember these top tips to help you build your self-esteem. Do activities that you enjoy. Spend time with positive, supportive people. Be helpful and considerate to others. Try not to compare yourself to other people. Try to do regular exercise, eat healthily and get enough sleep. Be assertive – don’t let people treat you with a lack of respect. Write down 5 positive things about your day before you go to bed. Learn to challenge your negative beliefs – don’t let the negative voice take over. Acknowledge your positive qualities and things you are good at. Get into the habit of thinking and saying positive things about yourself. Choose 3 of these you can try And do over the next week- Write them in your planner – this is your Homework!!