CH. 2 QUIZ If you have your notes you can use them.

BELL WORK Write down 3 things you like about yourself. Then write about the last time you felt bad about yourself.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH YOUR MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

OBJECTIVE RECOGNIZE good mental and emotional health. IDENTIFY factors that influence your self concept. DEVELOP skills to build self-esteem.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH People with good mental and emotional health are better able to adapt. adapt Adjust to new situations

EXAMPLE

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL CHECKLIST You accept the fact that situations will not always go as YOU planned. You set goals

CHECKLIST CONTINUE You understand and deal with your feelings in healthy ways You accept constructive criticisms You express your feelings in a positive way

WHAT MAKES YOU What makes you? PERSONALITY SELF CONCEPT personality The unique combination of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that make you different from everyone else self-concept The view you have of yourself

PERSONALITY Your personality affects how you handle problems and new situations. People react in DIFFERENT ways to the SAME situation.

SELF CONCEPT A positive self concept can help you form a better view of yourself.

SELF ESTEEM When you have a high self-esteem you better able to handle new situations and problems. self-esteem The way you feel about yourself, and how you value yourself

RESILIENCE When things go wrong people with high self esteem have resilience. resilience The ability to bounce back from disappointment

BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM List your strengths Remember everyone makes mistakes “call mistakes learning opportunities” Motivate yourself

ACTIVITY SELF ESTEEM Number a paper For each question, write your points down

1. I participate in class discussions 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

2. I feel comfortable talking with adults 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

3. I am proud of my talents 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

4. I have lots of close friends 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

5. I am happy with my physical appearance 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

6. I forgive myself when I make mistakes 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

7. I smile a lot 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

8. I feel confident that I can accomplish things 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

9. I talk a lot when I am with friends 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

10. I have hobbies that I enjoy 3 ptsAlways 2 ptsSometimes 1 ptNever/rarely

Now, add up your scores…

25-30 Points You probably have high self-esteem

15-24 Points You probably have normal self-esteem

<15 Points You might have low self-esteem