1. Self Esteem

2. Everyone is beautiful
-Explain what was happening in the video
-Why do you believe the image the person
described of themselves did not
match their actual image?
-What was the person basing their description on?
-How does environmental factors influence our self- esteem?

3. Definitions Self-concept: Picture or perception of ourselves
Self Esteem: Feelings we have about ourselves
Self-ideal: The way we would like to be
Mask: False self used to hide ones true self
Self-Confidence-What do you think?

4. Definition Mask- Cover created by people to hide their true self
Pretending to be something they are not
Table Discussion: What are reasons for creating a mask? What could be the long term effect of using a mask with friends?

5. How is this self-concept, self-esteem, self-ideal and self-confidence?
Create a thought bubble for what this kitten is saying

6. In your group~ What factors build and destroy your self-concept?
Where does these factors come from?

7. How is self-concept built & destroyed
Building
Find a good role model
Praise & compliments
Focus on the positive
Keep criticism to a minimum
Set & achieve goals
Destroyed
Comparing yourself to others
Putting yourself down
Drug abuse
What else did you come up with?

8. Who has the most impact on a child’s self-esteem?

9. Tips for building Self Esteem
Identify with people, books, videos, television shows, etc., that build your self-esteem
Build others – give sincere compliments often
Think positively
Set and achieve goals
Do something challenging each day
Look your best
Eat correctly
Do something for someone else
Learn a new skill
“Act as if” you possess traits you would like to have
Observe self-concept people
Handle things one at a time
Use criticism constructively
Ask for help – take advantage of learning opportunities
Improve your personal living space
Allow personal growth time each day
Post self-improvement reminders in obvious places
Do not say negative things about yourself
Reward yourself often
List your accomplishments each evening
Volunteer to share your skills with others
IDENTIFY YOUR TOP 5 TIPS THAT HELP YOU BUILD YOUR OWN SELF-ESTEEM

10. Think about it
How do values and morals fit into feeling good about yourself?
Create a thought bubble for what this lady is thinking about in terms of values and morals

11. How do values and morals fit into feeling good about yourself?
Knowing yourself is a prerequisite to a good self esteem
Discover your values – a value is something you strongly believe in
Live by what you value – the closer your values come to your actions the happier you will be.

12. about most.” (Character: John)
“You become
which you think
about most.” (Character: John)
-Rhonda Byrne,
“The Secret”
What does this mean?

13. of a good Self Esteem Advantages Good Self Esteem Leader to others
Accept
failure
Doesn’t submit
peer pressure
Is not
a threat
to others
Believes in
self
Willing
to try
new things
Appreciate
life
Change
the bad
Advantages

14. Who has contributed to your self esteem?

15. Lion king- Simba remembers who he is
Who remembers the movie?
What was Simba’s self-esteem before seeing his father? After?
What is the take home point of this message?

16. 3. The person others think
Self-Concept Circle
The person I
think I am.
2. The person others
3. The person others think
I think I am.
My Actions
As Others
See Me
Other’s Reactions
to Me
As I See
Myself

18. No one can Make you feel inferior Without your Consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt

19. Accept yourself: Stop worrying about the things you can’t change
Accept yourself: Stop worrying about the things you can’t change. Be more accepting of others and the things they can’t change.
Try not to compare with others. It’s unfair. You may compare their strengths with your weaknesses. Judge yourself in terms of your own growth

20. Have Realistic Expectations – We expect to much from ourselves
Have Realistic Expectations – We expect to much from ourselves. Perfection is not possible but bettering our-self should be a lifetime goal. We grow with models who appear to be perfect at everything. Hero’s are good to look at but they have their problems too.

21. Emphasize your strengths.
Change what can be changed. Some things fast, others gradual, and others never. There are things we inherit but we can change our attitude about it. Try new experiences.

22. Practice thinking positive and accept compliments. Just say “thank you”. Give compliments to others. It makes you feel good as well as the other person.
Activity:
Face & look at the person next to you. One is “A” and the other is “B”.
“A” says to “B”: “you are absolutely, undeniably a remarkable person/student/etc”. “B” responds with “thank you”.
Reverse it: But “B” puts on a attitude with it and says: “you are absolutely, undeniably a remarkable person, etc.”. “A” responds with: “you got that right honey”.

23. There are two different people in the world
There are two different people in the world. One that says “I wish I had” and the one that says “I’m glad I did”. Remember you can have anything in this world if you just believe in yourself.

24. Think about it- Where do you want to be 10 years from now?
What steps do you need to take now to reach your goal?
What do you need to do to get where you want to be in 10 years?

25. It may be a radio or television ad, billboard, sweepstakes, etc.
“Commercial of Me”
Emphasizing the positive characteristics and capabilities of you, develop an advertisement or commercial to
“sell oneself”.
It may be a radio or television ad, billboard, sweepstakes, etc.