2. List 5 things that other people do that have a positive influence on your self esteem. List 5 things that other people do that have a negative effect on your self esteem.

3. A measure of how much one values, respects, and feels confident about oneself. Who influences our self-esteem?

4.  Your self-esteem affects the way you interpret messages from others.  You can choose to view some negative messages as constructive criticism.  Your self-esteem does not have to suffer from negative messages from others. You have the power to control your self-esteem.

6.  Use Positive Self-Talk Send positive messages to yourself.  Act with Integrity Integrity means doing what you know is right.  Choose Supportive Friends Your friends should acknowledge your strengths and support your goals.  Accept Yourself Focus on your strengths and let go of weaknesses that you cannot change.

7. A measure of how one views oneself Does our self-esteem affect our self-concept?

8. The characteristic of doing what one knows is right What is another word we could use in place of integrity?

9. A process through which two or more people exchange information What are some different forms of communication?

10. Voice Volume Speaking too loudly or too softly can send a bad message. Tone and Pitch Your inflection conveys your attitude. “I” Messages and “You” Messages An “I” message explains how you feel. A “you” message can seem like blame.

11. The ability to understand another person’s feelings, behaviors, and attitudes Can you think of a time that someone was empathetic with you?

12. A feeling that you should do something because that is what your friends want What are some common peer pressure situations that occur in schools?