Boosting Self-Esteem
Overview What is self-esteem Characteristics Importance of having a high self-esteem How to spot those with low self-esteem Ways to Boost Self Esteem Discussion Questions Inspirational Quotes
-National Association for Self-Esteem What is Self-Esteem? “The experience of being capable of meeting life’s challenges and being worthy of happiness.” -National Association for Self-Esteem
Healthy Characteristics of Self-Esteem Be Confident Responsible Goal Oriented Love & Accept Take Pride Laugh Be Happy
-Karl Perera from moreselfesteem.com Importance to You Self-esteem can be the difference between success and failure Esteem affects your thinking Positive or Negative Outlook Affects your Confidence Affects your Appearance (self image) Affects your Happiness -Karl Perera from moreselfesteem.com
Top 10 Signs of a Person with Low Self-Esteem Walking with Head Down Lack of Direct Eye Contact with Others Do not accept Compliment well Frequently Apologize and Feel Guilty Become Frustrated, Impatient and Angry Often
Top 10 Continued... Use Negative and Hopeless Language Person is Depressed They Take Things Personally Lack of engagements with others Person does not take Risks -Living Action
Consequences from Low Self-Esteem in Teens Teens are labeled by parents, teachers and peers Teens are more likely to have unprotected sex Teens are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol Teens are more likely to attempt suicide -Familyfirstaid.org
Discussion Questions Question #1 Question #2 Personally, what do you feel the best tactic is to boost your self-esteem? Question #2 Do you believe boosting self-esteem is a process or something we can change immediately?
Quotes “Never let yesterday use up too much of today” “You can’t possibly hit the ball if you’re thinking about all the possible ways you can miss it” “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra”