How Can We Do It?

 Remember you don’t have to be like everyone else  If we were all alike we would be boring  You will never be able to please everyone  Normal means being up sometimes and down sometimes  Normal means being good at some things and not good at others

 Everyone makes mistakes  Everyone has to take criticism THIS SIMPLY MEANS YOU ARE NOT PERFECT AND WHO IS?

 Find something you like to do and do it ◦ Be realistic—not everyone can be a star basketball player!  Share your skill with someone  Remember self-esteem grows when you accomplish things and even more when others recognize what you can do!

 Helping others gives assistance where needed while building your self-esteem ◦ When you do, others will respond ◦ Help someone in your family ◦ Volunteer in the neighborhood ◦ Visit in a home for the elderly ◦ Show a child how to do something

 Practice making positive choices  Decide to trust rather than worry  Like instead of dislike  Laugh rather than cry  Compliment rather than criticize  When things get tough, try one more time  Give more than you take  Participate –not watch  Be a plus not a minus

 No one is a doormat  Everyone has an opinion  Assertiveness means speaking up for yourself without offending others!  Be comfortable with saying what you think or feel, don’t hide it!  When you see a problem, work to correct it  If you need to say “no” say it with confidence

Prepared by Mrs. Janet Murray Liberty High School September 7, 2009