SELF ESTEEM

“YOU YOURSELF, AS MUCH AS ANYBODY ELSE, AS MUCH AS ANYBODY IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE, DESERVE YOUR LOVE AND ATTENTION.”

SELF ESTEEM How much you value yourself and your

abilities, skills and accomplishments. You believe setbacks are temporary. You have confidence to confront

challenges and overcome them.

Having good self-esteem will also affect your overall attitude and the health choices you make

DEFINITIONS Self-Esteem- Is a combination of self-image, ideal self,

and Pygmalion-self Self Image: what we perceive ourselves

to be Ideal-self: how we want to be Pygmalion-self: our perception of what

we believe other people think of us.

I am not what I think I am I am not what you think I am I am what I think you think I am

ACTIVITY1. What are positive self esteem

and body confidence?

Think about particular activities, places, time of the day, people etc that make you feel good about yourself and builds your self esteem

POSSIBLE RESPONSES Knowing and liking yourself Being happy to be you Accepting your body as it is Not being self conscious about your

body

THE REASON WHY WE STRUGGLE WITH INSECURITY IS

BECAUSE WE COMPARE OURSELVES WITH (OUR BEHIND THE SCENES VIEW)

EVERYONE ELSE'S HIGHLIGHT REEL

WHAT AFFECTS BODY CONFIDENCE Negative Perceptions of yourself

Oscar winning Angelina Jolie may have it all... But she has said

“I struggle with low self esteem all the time. I think everyone does. I have so much wrong with me it is unbelievable”

WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR IMPERFECTION?

GYMS DIET INDUSTRY MAKE UP, SKIN CARE, AND PERFUME COMPANIES

PLASTIC SURGERY

ACTIVITY LOOKING AT THE PICTURES THAT YOU

HAVE INFRONT OF YOU THAT DISPLAY WHAT THE MEDIA THINKS IS “TRUE BEAUTY”

IMAGINE YOU LOOK LIKE ONE OF THESE INDIVDUALS

HOW WOULD YOU FEEL? HOW WOULD YOU NOT FEEL?

PLAYING WITH BEAUTY Barbie® and Ken® – are they just

fun-inspiring dolls? • Barbie’s waist is the same diameter as

her head • Her neck is twice as long as an

average humans • Her legs are 50% longer than her

arms. For an average woman they would be around 20% longer.

1960S, 1970S/80S, PRESENT DAY

Why do you think Barbie® and Ken®are shaped the way they are? Do you think we are influenced by

theshapes of the toys we play with? Why? Woman vs. Barbie® Man vs. Ken®?

SELF ESTEEM BUILDING

SELF TALK

“You can change who you are by changing what you say when you talk to your mind.”

WAYS TO IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM Good Friends Focus on the positive aspects about

yourself Supportive self-talk Work toward accomplishments rather

than perfection Mistakes are learning opportunities Try new activities Set goals Exercise regularly Accept that which you cannot change

ACTIVITY Power of words

Words are extremely powerful. They can stop wars or start wars, build understanding or building barriers.

For each of these scenarios think...1. How does this statement make you

feel?2. What is the person trying to say?3. How can this be rephrased?

STATEMENTS

You’re not going out looking like that!

Everyone says he’s a loser

“You’re skinny” or “You are too fat”

HOW CAN WE BUILD OTHERS SELF ESTEEM

One thing I like about you is...

A really individual/unique thing about you is...

PROMISE CARD TO YOURSELF From today____________ I am going to

make a difference to my life and to the lives of others by making this promise..................

How will you build your own confidence?

EMOTIONAL HEALTH

DEFINITIONS Health“A state of complete physical, mental and

social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is the ability to efficiently respond to challenges (stressors) and effectively restore and sustain a "state of balance"

Mental HealthThis is a state of emotional and psychological

well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.

DEFINITIONS Physical HealthPhysical fitness is a general state of good

physical health. Physical fitness is usually the result of regular physical activity and proper nutrition.

Emotional HealthThe ability to express all emotions

appropriately, and to maintain a balance of emotions so that negative emotions such as depression, stress, anxiety, fear and anger are not dominant.