Chapter 8 Lesson 2

BUILDING POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM

How Do You See Yourself

• Self Concept – The view you have of yourself

– Should be realistic awareness of strengths and weaknesses

Unrealistic self concept

• Focus only on faults and weaknesses

How Self-Concept Develops

• Begins in early years, but develops as you grow

• People that are given support, encouragement, and love tend to develop a positive self concept

• Remarks given by family, friends, teachers and way they act toward you can reinforce the view you have of yourself

Self-Concept and Self - Esteem

• Closely tied to self concept is your self esteem

• SELF CONCEPT – way you feel about yourself

• SELF ESTEEM – way you feel about body, mind, emotions are all part of self esteem

Low self Esteem

• Often linked to an Unrealistic self concept

• Self esteem is formed, partly, by messages the you receive from people

• Also formed by messages you send yourself

Self Esteem and Your Health

• Self esteem has a great impact on your health

• People with high self esteem like themselves and take care of themselves

• People with low self esteem are more likely to be involved with high risk behavior such as risk taking, alcohol, drugs

Improving your Self Esteem

• Focus on successes

• Send yourself positive messages

• Set realistic goals

• Ask people for help when you need it

• Learn from your mistakes