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Self Esteem

EQ: What actions can promote positive self esteem?

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Self Esteem

A person’s belief about his or her worth Positive – A person’s belief that he or she

is worthy and deserves respect Negative – A person’s belief that he or she

is not worthy and does not deserve respect

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Positive vs. Negative Self-Esteem

What actions help you to feel worthy and deserving of respect from others?

NegativePositive I deserve respect…

I don’t deserve respect…

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Self-Esteem

How to promote Positive Self-Esteem Practice life skills

• Take responsibility for health Work on health goals

• Show others that you believe you are worthy

Demonstrate resiliency in difficult times• Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and

learn from difficult situations

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How to promote positive self-esteem cont’d

Take Calculated risks• Calculated risks can benefit you but present

no health or safety danger. Make Responsible decisions

• Do not go along with wrong decisions just to feel accepted.

Expect others to treat you with respect Evaluate media messages that may

harm your self-image

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Social-Emotional Environment

The quality of the contacts a person has with the people with whom he or she interacts.

Social-emotional Booster interpersonal contact that helps a person feel

encouragement and support

Social-emotional pollutant interpersonal contact that limits options or may

cause a person to feel discouraged and alone

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Positive Social-emotional Environment

People encourage youLess likely to feel depressedPeople recognize you are specialYour actions are complimented You receive positive feedback

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Negative Social-emotional Environment

People put you downPeople are disrespectful to youPeople try to manipulate or control youPeople may be abusing you in some

way

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Positive Interactions

Give others social-emotional boosters Compliment someone Encourage someone

What are some social-emotional boosters you hear daily?

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Ways a positive social-emotional environment improves health status

Improves self-respectProvides support for responsible behaviorsAllows you to correct mistakes, forgive yourself, and

move onHelps you be resilientHelps you to be optimisticHelps to prevent and relieve stress and depressionHelps prevent feelings of loneliness and alienationReduces the risk of psychosomatic diseases

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Developing good character 5 min check

1. Why is it important to be resilient?2. How can taking a calculated risk help you

develop positive self-esteem?3. What is the social-emotional environment?4. What is the difference between a positive

social-emotional environment and a negative social-emotional environment?

5. Name five ways that a positive social-emotional environment improves health status.