Self Esteem EQ: What actions can promote positive self esteem?
Self Esteem A person’s belief about his or her worth Positive – A person’s belief that he or she is worthy and deserves respect Negative – A person’s belief that he or she is not worthy and does not deserve respect
Positive vs. Negative Self-Esteem What actions help you to feel worthy and deserving of respect from others? I deserve respect… I don’t deserve respect…
Self-Esteem How to promote Positive Self-Esteem Practice life skills Take responsibility for health Work on health goals Show others that you believe you are worthy Demonstrate resiliency in difficult times Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and learn from difficult situations
How to promote positive self-esteem cont’d Take Calculated risks Calculated risks can benefit you but present no health or safety danger. Make Responsible decisions Do not go along with wrong decisions just to feel accepted. Expect others to treat you with respect Evaluate media messages that may harm your self-image
Social-Emotional Environment The quality of the contacts a person has with the people with whom he or she interacts. Social-emotional Booster interpersonal contact that helps a person feel encouragement and support Social-emotional pollutant interpersonal contact that limits options or may cause a person to feel discouraged and alone
Positive Social-emotional Environment People encourage you Less likely to feel depressed People recognize you are special Your actions are complimented You receive positive feedback
Negative Social-emotional Environment People put you down People are disrespectful to you People try to manipulate or control you People may be abusing you in some way
Positive Interactions Give others social-emotional boosters Compliment someone Encourage someone What are some social-emotional boosters you hear daily?
Ways a positive social-emotional environment improves health status Improves self-respect Provides support for responsible behaviors Allows you to correct mistakes, forgive yourself, and move on Helps you be resilient Helps you to be optimistic Helps to prevent and relieve stress and depression Helps prevent feelings of loneliness and alienation Reduces the risk of psychosomatic diseases
Developing good character 5 min check Why is it important to be resilient? How can taking a calculated risk help you develop positive self-esteem? What is the social-emotional environment? What is the difference between a positive social-emotional environment and a negative social-emotional environment? Name five ways that a positive social-emotional environment improves health status.