1. SELF ESTEEM

2. Objectives PS:A1 Acquire Self-knowledge
PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person
PS:A1.2 Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
PS:A1.3 Learn the goal-setting process
PS:A1.4 Understand change is a part of growth
PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings
PS:A1.11 Identify and discuss changing personal and social roles
PS:A1.12 Identify and recognize changing family roles

3. What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.

4. Effects of High Self-Esteem
People with high self-esteem possess the following characteristics:
They like to meet new people
They don’t worry about how others will judge them
They have the courage to express themselves
Their lives are enriched with each new encounter
They are nicer to be around
Their ideas are met with interest because others
want to hear what they have to say
They are magnets to positive opportunities

5. Effects of Low Self-Esteem
People with low self-esteem possess the following characteristics:
They don’t believe in themselves
They see themselves failing before they begin
They have a hard time forgiving their mistakes and make
themselves pay the price forever
They believe they can never be as good as
they should be or as others

6. Self-concept is a measure of how you view yourself.
Your self-esteem affects the way you interpret messages from others.
You can choose to view some negative messages as constructive criticism.
Your self-esteem does not have to suffer from negative messages from others. You have the power to control your self-esteem

7. Your character will define your destiny.”
Positive Self -Talk
“Your thoughts will become your words. Your words will become your actions. Your actions will become your habits. Your habits will become your character.
Your character will define your destiny.”

8. CONFIDENCE

9. 10 Tips for Building Self-Esteem
1. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses
2. Develop a support system of friends
3. Practice positive self-talk
4. Practice good health habits
5. Avoid doing things just to “go along with the crowd.”
6. Give credit where credit is due.
7. Set short-term goals that will strengthen your weaknesses
8. Don’t be afraid to try something new.
9. Volunteer for those in need (i.e. feed the homeless, etc.)
10. If you experience defeat, don’t dwell on it. .

10. Improving Your Self-Esteem
Use Positive Self-Talk Send positive messages to yourself.
Act with Integrity: Integrity means doing what you know is right.
Choose Supportive Friends Your friends should acknowledge your strengths and support your goals.
Accept Yourself Focus on your
strengths and let go of
weaknesses that you cannot
change.

11. Explain What You See in this Picture

12. as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served
as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999

13. Activity Self – Esteem Inventory (Handout)