1. Self Esteem

2. What are the qualities of a person with low self-esteem?

3. Low self esteem Drug and alcohol abuse Addictions Crime and violence Child and family abuse Teen run away Teen pregnancy Prostitution Gangs Failure to learn

4. What are the qualities of a person with high self esteem?

5. High self esteem Contributes to society’s well being like themselves Know not perfect Have learned to accept the negative Reap benefits of society Positive body image Positive talk Can stand up for self Liked by others Achievements and accomplishments follow naturally See themselves as valuable and worthy Treat themselves with respect Make others treat them with respect

6. How can you improve your self- esteem? Write out positive statements about you Find activities related to your goal Be grateful Practice positive self talk Seek out books or movies with positive themes Get friends who believe in you Support others Refuse to think negative about yourself Celebrate your successes Give and receive affection

7. Fake it till you make it……. Act as if you already have the quality you are seeking. Pretend you have it. Fake it Example?

8. Where do negative body images come from? How do we learn what a proper “body image” looks like? Does it effect girls more than boys? What are the results? See the Dove make-over commercials.

9. Negative images about yourself can lead to… Devalue yourself Don’t expect others to respect you = DISRESPECT NO confidence in self