1. Chapter 7.2 Developing a Positive Identity

2. Your Personal Identity
Your sense of yourself as a unique individual
Your Interests
Your likes and dislikes
Your talents and abilities
Your values and beliefs
Your goals

3. Your Developmental Assets
The building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring, and responsible individuals
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries & Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Commitment to Learning
Positive Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity

4. Working Toward a Healthy Identity
Recognize Your Strengths and Weakness
Demonstrate Positive Values
Develop a Purpose in Your Life
Form Meaningful Relationships
Contribute to the Community
Avoid Unhealthful Risk Behaviors

5. Self-Esteem and Positive Outlook
Realistic Patterns of Thinking
Constructive criticism: nonhostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement
Analyze Your Self-Talk
- Replace negative messages with constructive criticism
- Praise yourself when appropriate