Self Esteem Chapter 3 Lesson 1 & 2

Mental/Emotional Health The ability to accept yourself & others, express & manage emotions, & deal with the demands & challenges you meet in your life Characteristics of mentally & emotionally healthy people are: A sense of belonging A sense of purpose Positive outlook Self-sufficiency Healthy self-esteem

Self-Esteem Self-esteem: how much you value, respect, & feel confident about yourself Benefits of high self-esteem Proud of yourself, abilities, skills & accomplishments Believe set backs are temporary Confidence to confront challenges & overcome them Increased willingness to try new things

Improving Self-Esteem Accept yourself for who you are Focus on positive aspects about yourself Use positive self talk Set realistic expectations, not perfection Act with integrity Choose supportive friends

Personal Identity Your sense of yourself as a unique individual How identity forms Recognizing what you like & don’t like Your relationships & experiences with others Your values & beliefs By your role models Your personality

Importance Of Good Character Character plays a significant role in your decisions, actions & behaviors Distinctive qualities that describe how you think, feel, & behave Traits of good character Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

Extension Questions In your own words, clarify the meaning of self esteem. How can you develop self esteem? Differentiate between personal identity and self esteem. You can use a Venn diagram or a simple compare and contrast chart.