Self-Esteem and Your life EQ: How does self esteem affect your life?

Self-Esteem-The measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident ABOUT YOURSELF. Your level of self esteem determines: Determines how you face new challenges Relationships with others How you make decisions Your success

Make a T-chart on Your notes Make a T-chart on Your notes. One side write High self esteem, the other low self esteem.

High self-esteem Feel good about themselves Like themselves Confident Do not feel inferior Are not deeply affected by negative comments.

Low self-esteem May keep people from enjoying life. Often feel they have no positive traits. Have trouble in relationships. Low confidence. Affected by negative comments. Self-esteem can change as you change. Most people fall between high and low self esteem.

What does someone with High self esteem look like? Low self-Esteem?

Who can affect your self-esteem? Family Friends Peers Teachers Coaches Music videos Tv Magazines Internet

How can someone positively affect your self esteem? How can someone negatively affect your self esteem? How does the media portray people? Body image-the way you see and imaging your body. How does body image affect self-esteem. A balloon is like self-esteem…..

Self Esteem Building Activities There are numerous ways to build your self esteem. I'll give you an index to start with. 1. Know what you want. Goalsetting Tips 2. Write about your Strenghts, Good Traits, Achievements, Successes.  3. Write yourself Compliments and acknowledge your successes 4. Write and speak out loud Positive Affirmations 5. Make a Personal Success Scrapbook 6. Do an Appreciation Exercise.  7. Make a Happiness List 8. Do some Visualizations 9. Get into Meditation Self Esteem  10. Focus on Self Appreciation