Making the Most of Your LifeObjectives:

1. Describe characteristics of personality.

2. Distinguish between self-concept and self-esteem.

3. Suggest strategies for boosting self esteem

4. Explain the connection between competence and confidence.

5. Identify the benefits of a positive attitude.

Personality• Your personality is the combination

of characteristics that make you different from every other person

• Characteristics fall into three categories:– Emotional– Social– Intellectual

Self-Concept• The way that you see

yourself is your self-concept.

• Self-concept is influenced by:– Experiences that you

have had– What people say to

you– What you say to

yourself

Realistic Self-Concept• Take pleasure in your

strengths• Take pleasure in your

good qualities• Acknowledge your

weaknesses• Acknowledge your

limitations• Work on those areas in

which you can improve

Self-Esteem• Your self-esteem

is the value or importance you place on yourself.

• Self-esteem can be high, low or anywhere in between.

Give Yourself a Self-Esteem Boost

• Learn to accept praise• Focus on your strengths• Accept yourself as you are• Learn from your mistakes• Use your strengths to help others• Take responsibility for your own

life

Potential• Potential is the

capability of becoming more than you are right now.

Procrastination• Procrastination is

the tendency to put off doing something until later.

• People who constantly procrastinate often fail to make use of their potential.

Competence• Competence

means having the qualities and the skills needed to perform a task or participate fully in an activity.

• There are degrees of competency.

Confidence• Confidence mean believing in yourself

and in your abilities.• Confidence grows stronger each time

you succeed.• Common characteristics of confident

people:– Self-assurance– Self-control– Willingness to take responsible risks– Positive self-concept and high self-esteem

Qualities that Help You To Meet Challenges

• Resilient – The ability to recover from or adjust to change or misfortune

• Persevere – To work patiently to overcome challenges.

A Positive Attitude• Adaptability,

resilience, and perseverance, along with a positive attitude, help people keep going even when they feel discouraged

                     

OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! 

TODAY IS YOUR DAY.YOU’RE OFF TO GREAT PLACES!

YOU’RE OFF AND AWAY! 

YOU HAVE BRAINS IN YOUR HEAD.YOU HAVE FEET IN YOUR SHOES.

YOU CAN STEER YOURSELFANY DIRECTION YOU CHOOSE.

YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN.AND YOU KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW.

AND YOU ARE THAT PERSONWHO’LL DECIDE WHERE TO GO.

 AND WILL YOU SUCCEED?YES! YOU WILL INDEED!

(98 AND ¾ PERCENT GUARANTEED.)KID YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!