The picture or perception of ourselves Self Concept Hand out balloons during assessment. The picture or perception of ourselves 100%? 75%? 50%? What are you achieving with that percentage? What would happen if you believed in yourself 25% more?
Advantages of a good Self Concept 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
Positive Self-Concept Statements Traits of Pos SC: Eye contact, posture, participate, the way they talk, their attitude, how they treat people, themselves.. I can do anything I really want to do. I have definite strengths and abilities. I am a good person. I see myself as being as good as my friends. There are many ways to solve a problem.
Negative Self-Concept Statements Traits of Pos SC: Eye contact, posture, participate, the way they talk, their attitude, how they treat people, themselves.. I am not nearly as good as my friends. Why try? I could never do it anyway. I am not as good as others. I cannot do anything right. I knew my plans would not work.
Other’s Reactions To Me Self – Concept Circle The person I think I am. The person others think I am. The person others think I think I am. As I See Myself Other’s Reactions To Me My Actions As Others See Me
What does all of this have to do with me? How does self-concept relate to the perception of your strengths and weaknesses? Your self-concept influences how strong you are or how weak you are! “A look at My Self-Concept Cycle” in your study guide