1. Self-esteem and Personality

2. What is Self-Esteem?
A person’s belief about his or her worth.

3. Positive/Negative Self-Esteem
(+) A person’s belief that (s)he is worthy and deserves respect
(-) A person’s belief that (s)he is not worthy and does not deserve respect.

4. Six Reasons Why it is Important to Develop (+) Self-Esteem
You are more likely to practice life skills.
You are more likely to make responsible decisions.
You appreciate your uniqueness.

5. Six Reasons Why it is Important to Develop (+) Self-Esteem
You have a firm foundation for difficult times.
You are more likely to take calculated risks to mature.
You expect others to treat you with respect.

6. Self-Respect
A high regard for oneself because one behaves in responsible ways
Not to be confused with conceit: excessive appreciation of one’s worth

7. Value A standard or belief What are some of your values?
How have your family values influenced you?

8. Develop Good Character
What is character?
-a person’s use of self-control to act on responsible values.
What is self-control?
-the degree to which a person regulates his/her own behavior.

9. Example
You are walking down the street and you find a wallet with $20 in it. Would you return the wallet to the owner?
If you have good character, you would use self-control and avoid the temptation of keeping the wallet with the money.

10. Traits of Good Character
Trustworthiness: honest, loyal and reliable
You do what you say, you’ll do
Do not deceive, cheat or steal
Respect: being considerate of others and tolerant of differences
Using good manners
Make decisions that show you respect your health and the health of others
Treat people and property with care

11. Traits of Good Character cont.
Responsibility: using self-control
Think before you act, consider the consequences
Accountable for your choices and decision – you don’t blame others
Fairness: play by the rules, take turns and share
Open-minded
Listen to others
Do not take advantage of others

12. Traits of Good Character cont.
Caring: kind and compassionate
Express gratitude
Forgiving
Help people in need
Citizenship: advocate for safe and healthly schools and community
Obeys laws and rules
Respects authority

13. Developing Your Character
Stand up for your beliefs
Learn from people who demonstrate good character traits
Ask family members for tips on strengthening values
Join groups in school and community

14. Demonstrating Character
Make a difference at home
Make a difference at school
Make a difference in your community

15. Role Models
Someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for other
Think about who your role model is…
(parent, grandparent, sibling, teacher, coach, etc)
Write a letter to your role model
Express how they best support your goals and your health
Describe the character traits that he/she demonstrates

16. Do You Respect Yourself?
Pay attention to your appearance
Make a list of responsible actions and follow them
Be a friend to yourself by enjoying activities and hobbies by yourself
Write your feelings in a journal
Make spending time with family a priority

17. Do You Respect Yourself?
Care for others in a way in which you would like to be cared
Let others know what helps you feel special
Support the interests of family and friends and have them support your interests
Have others tell you when you are showing good character
Get plenty of exercise to help with feelings of well-being