Group Activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOrzmFUJtrs
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Ask yourself these questions: Do you constantly worry about
what you look like? Do you always worry about what other people
think of you? Are you putting yourself down? Are you Happy? Do you
always blame yourself? Do you have trouble saying NO Do you have a
fear of rejection?
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What is Self-Esteem? How we value ourselves How we perceive our
value to the world around us How valuable we think we are to others
Affects every part of our lives (our trust in others,
relationships, school and work) NOT ABOUT BRAGGING
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What are Signs of Positive Self-Esteem? ConfidenceAbility to
solve problems Self-direction Independent and co-operative attitude
Non-blaming behaviorAn ability to trust others Good self-careA good
sense of personal limitations Ability to say NO Awareness of
personal strengths Ability to make mistakes and learn from them
Ability to accept mistakes from others Optimism (tendency to look
on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect
the most favorable outcome) Feel comfortable with a wide range of
emotions
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5 Tips for Positive Self-Esteem These steps will help you to
feel more positive about yourself.
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Defend Your Beliefs and Values: Perception of successes and
failures will depend entirely on the framework of your personal
beliefs. Personal beliefs are shaped by our own observations,
experiences, emotional and logical components. Everyone has
different Beliefs and Values! Respects others and embrace your
own!
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Take Responsibility for your own actions There is always a
price to pay: take responsibility for your actions to maintain your
personal power. We all make mistakes. Build your self-esteem: Rely
on your on-self, do not blame others or rely on praise of others
Give yourself permission to live the life you want Take action:
dont just think and wish. DO it! Understand Limits of
Responsibility: Cant control reactions of others. Know your Limits
Take responsibility in everyday life-Take responsibility for little
things ex. Todays goal Aim to be your best: Dont try to escape your
life, take action and be consistent
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Recognize the things that get you down Build self worth:
Practice your own self love Trust your own feelings Analyze
yourself Understand the power of your attitude toward yourself and
views about yourself. Tell yourself and prove to yourself that you
matter
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Invest in your own self-confidence through taking time to look
and feel your best each day:
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Key Elements to Positive Self-Esteem
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What is low-self esteem? Keeps individuals from realizing their
full potential Negative perception about ones worth A person with
low self-esteem may feel: Unworthy Incapable Incompetent
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Deep down weve all constructed an idea of who we should be: how
we should look, act, think, feel and be regarded by others. - Ryan
Howes
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Signs Of Low Self-Esteem Negative view of life Perfectionist
attitude Blaming others Fear of taking risks Feelings of being
unloved and unlovable Dependence Fear of being ridiculed
Mistrusting others
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What Causes Low Self-Esteem? Problems in the family Societal
problems Loss of self Being criticized Failure in school, sports or
another activity Being teased or bullied Physical, verbal and/or
sexual abuse When others have high/unrealistic expectation from you
Overprotective parents Discrepancy between expectations an
reality
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How can YOU raise self-esteem? Positive Thinking Affirmations
Doing charitable work/volunteering Stop comparing yourself
Associate with supportive people Find your passion Be true to
yourself
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Examples of self-talk I respect myself and others I am lovable
and likable I am confident, and it shows I acre about myself I am
creating loving, healthy relationships I am a good friend to myself
and others I accept myself just as I am I look great Life is good,
and I like being a part of it
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Tips and Coping Strategies
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Find people who support your growth and development, seeing a
counsellor, problem- solving what you can change, accepting the
things you cant, finding activities that you love and engaging in
them regularly and reducing physical stress with meditation and
exercise
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References Edberg, H. (2013). 7 timeless thought on taking
responsibility for your life. The Positivity Blog. Retrieved from:
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2009/03/13/7-timeless-thoughts-on-
taking-responsibility-for-your-life/
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2009/03/13/7-timeless-thoughts-on-
taking-responsibility-for-your-life/ Ican, G., et al. (n.d.) How to
build self worth. WikiHow. Retrieved from:
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-Self-Worth Jonathan (2013). How your
beliefs create your reality: Part 1. Advanced Life Skills.
Retrieved from:
http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/how-your-beliefs-create-your-
reality-part-1http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/how-your-beliefs-create-your-
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