{ Lesson 3 EQ: What are some basic emotional needs of a human being?

Within My Reach (page #/paragraph#/line#) 1.What is another term for self-confidence? 2.How can you recover from a blow to your confidence? 3.What is the relationship between appearance and confidence? 4.Name one aspect of yourself that inspires confidence in you.

Definition of Mental/Emotional Health The ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life.

Characteristics of Good Mental Health  Sense of belonging  Sense of purpose  Positive outlook  Self-sufficiency  Health self-esteem

What does it mean to be “resilient”?  Having the ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors

{ Self-esteem A measure of how much one values, respects, and feels confident about oneself

Who influences your self-concept? 1.Parents 2.Friends 3.Teachers 4.Coaches 5.Siblings 6.Self 7.Peers

How many of you said or did something nice for someone today?

Improving Self-esteem Avoid criticizing yourself Set realistic expectations, not “perfection” Choose friends who value and respect you Focus on positive aspects about yourself Use positive self-talk Consider mistakes as learning opportunities Try new activities Write down your goals and take steps to achieve them Volunteer your time to help someone Accept the things you can’t change, and focus your energy on changing the things you can

Level 5 REACHING POTENTIAL Need for self-actualization Level 4 FEELING RECOGNIZED Need to achieve, need to be recognized Level 3 BELONGING Need to love and be loved, need to belong Level 2 SAFETY Need to be secure from danger Level 1 PHYSICAL Need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep, and shelter Self-actualization –becoming all that you are capable of being. MASLOWS HIERARCHY OF NEEDS