1. Boosting Self-Esteem

2. Overview What is self-esteem Characteristics
Importance of having a high self-esteem
How to spot those with low self-esteem
Ways to Boost Self Esteem
Discussion Questions
Inspirational Quotes

3. -National Association for Self-Esteem
What is Self-Esteem?
“The experience of being capable of meeting life’s challenges and being worthy of happiness.”
-National Association for Self-Esteem

4. Healthy Characteristics of Self-Esteem
Be Confident
Responsible
Goal Oriented
Love & Accept
Take Pride
Laugh
Be Happy

5. -Karl Perera from moreselfesteem.com
Importance to You
Self-esteem can be the difference between success and failure
Esteem affects your thinking
Positive or Negative Outlook
Affects your Confidence
Affects your Appearance (self image)
Affects your Happiness
-Karl Perera from moreselfesteem.com

6. Top 10 Signs of a Person with Low Self-Esteem
Walking with Head Down
Lack of Direct Eye Contact with Others
Do not accept Compliment well
Frequently Apologize and Feel Guilty
Become Frustrated, Impatient and Angry Often

7. Top 10 Continued... Use Negative and Hopeless Language
Person is Depressed
They Take Things Personally
Lack of engagements with others
Person does not take Risks
-Living Action

8. Consequences from Low Self-Esteem in Teens
Teens are labeled by parents, teachers and peers
Teens are more likely to have unprotected sex
Teens are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol
Teens are more likely to attempt suicide
-Familyfirstaid.org

9. Discussion Questions Question #1 Question #2
Personally, what do you feel the best tactic is to boost your self-esteem?
Question #2
Do you believe boosting self-esteem is a process or something we can change immediately?

10. Quotes “Never let yesterday use up too much of today”
“You can’t possibly hit the ball if you’re thinking about all the possible ways you can miss it”
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra”