1. Opinion of Yourself
Self-Esteem

2. Self-Esteem
Definition- Refers to how much you respect yourself and like yourself.
Range- High to Low
High Self-Esteem= Positive effect on health
Low Self-Esteem = Negative effect on health

3. High Self-Esteem What are the benefits of having high self esteem?
Maintain a positive attitude even when they fail at a task.
If you feel good about yourself it will lead to healthier behavior.
More likely to set goals.
What are two short term goals that you have?
What are two long term goals that you have?

4. Low Self-Esteem What are the risks of having low self-esteem?
Worry about what others think of them
Fear of failure/Don’t want to try new things
Think success is luck
Students are more likely to use drugs, drop out of school, become pregnant, suffer from eating disorders, and be violent

5. Self-Esteem Scale Look at the chart on page 38.
Why is self-esteem the lowest during the adolescence years and at the end of adulthood?
How can the media affect teens and their self-esteem?
Why is self-esteem the highest during adulthood?

6. Improving Your Self-Esteem
Read bold statement on page 39.
List of strengths and weaknesses
Set realistic goals
Don’t be hard on yourself
Rely on your values
Accept Compliments
Don’t focus too much on appearance

7. Hierarchy of Needs
Self-Actualization- achievement of one’s full potential
Self-Actualization
Esteem
Belonging
Safety
Physical Needs