PERSONAL MANAGEMENT

Self Esteem 3 Parts to Self-Esteem: Knowing self Liking self Sticking up for yourself If Self-Esteem were a picture it could like something like this...

Good self-esteem means You are in control Being assertive You’re more likely to ask for help if you need it (doesn’t make you feel like a failure). Tend to take better care of themselves Keep themselves safe Make better choices (aren’t easily influenced)

Self Esteem Inventory School Subjects I like ______________. I do not like ________________. I am good at __________________. I am not good at _______________. I am good at this subject, but I do not like it: ____________. I am not good at this subject, but I like it: _______________.

Activities I like __________________. I do not like ________________. I am good at _________________. I am not good at _________________. I am good at this activity, but I do not like it: _________. I am not good at this activity, but I like it: ____________. I prefer being involved in individual activities _____ or group activities ___.

Relationships with Friends and Adults (Check the statements that apply to you.) I am generally well liked: ____________. I am generally not well liked: ___________. I have a group of friends: ________. I prefer having one or two friends: _______. I am a leader: ___________. I am a follower: _________. I prefer people who like the same things I like: ___________. I prefer people who like different things: _____________. I have the support of significant adults in my life: __________________. I have the support of a group of peers: ______________________.

Food Preferences I like to eat ____________. I do not like to eat __________. I do ____ do not _____ eat a balanced diet. (Check one.) Relaxing I relax by __________. I like relaxing alone _____ or with other people ____. (Check one.) After this activity, I always feel calm and peaceful. _______________.

The way we feel about ourselves has a huge affect on the way we treat ourselves and others, and on the kinds of choices we make. Here are some things you can do to protect, raise, or reinforce your self-esteem. • Spend time with people who like you and care about you. • Ignore (and stay away from) people who put you down or treat you badly. • Do things that you enjoy or that make you feel good. • Do things you are good at. • Reward yourself for your successes. • Develop your talents. • Be your own best friend - treat yourself well and do things that are good for you. • Make good choices for yourself, and don't let others make your choices for you. • Take responsibility for yourself, your choices, and your actions. • Always do what you believe is right. • Be true to yourself and your values. • Respect other people and treat them right. • Set goals and work to achieve them.

VALUES Are standards or rules that a person lives by. Could be: honesty, equity, responsibility, justice, respect, consideration, commitment, wisdom, love, respect, courage, honesty, humility or truth.

Employability Skills Are skills that can be used in a variety of tasks and situations within all subjects. Jobs, and life experiences. E.g. teamwork skills would be able to work in a job that deals with communication and or work with other employees.

Careers

Employability Skills Match: Answer Key Skill-Building Activity Skill Used Skill Category Email co-workers. Communicate Fundamental Demonstrate good manners. Demonstrate Positive Attitudes and Behaviours Personal Management Present a speech. Wear safety goggles. Work Safely Carry out a task from start to finish. Participate in Projects and Tasks Teamwork Read instructions carefully. Think and Solve Problems Follow timelines. Be Responsible Assess situations and identify problems. Manage Information Understand and work with others. Work with Others Learn from mistakes and accept feedback. Be Adaptable Be punctual. Show interest and effort. Demonstrate Positive Attitudes and Behaviours Identify the cause of a problem. Take care of personal appearance. Plan and manage time. Listen and ask questions. Adapt to changing requirements.   Employability Skills Match: Answer Key