Self- Esteem

The Positive Side of Life

Definitions:

Self – Esteem – Our own description of how we see ourselvs.

Positive Self-Esteem – Liking ones self; feeling good about who we are.

Negative Self-Esteem – Not liking our self; feeling bad about who we are.

Persons wit a Negative Self-Esteem usually …

Are oversensitive to criticism

Are over presponsive to compliments

Have a tendency to blame others

Have a feeling of being picked on

Con’t …

Handle competition poorly

Are over competitive or refuse to compete

Feel socially left out

Are uncertain of their values and priorities

People with a high self-esteem usually …

Have clear values and principles which are followed

Can make decisions, accept consequences and learn form their mistakes

Enjoys the present without undue worry

Con’t …

Have confidence in their ability to deal with problems

Feels accepted by others

Can give and accept a wide range of activities

Is flexible to the needs of others

Feels equal to others not superior or inferior

Results of a person with Positive Self-Esteem

Achieve higher grades and are more successful in school and life

Are less likely to drop out of school

Are less prejudice

Can work with others more successfully

Con’t

Are more flexible and able to try new things

Have a clear sense of values and priorities

Have fewer health problems

Are less likely to have abusive behaviors

Con’t …

Are less likely to give into peer pressure

Can act on their own best judgment and make good, clear decisions

can accept consequences from their own actions and learn from their mistakes

Activity …

Compete the questions on your think-sheet about yourself. Be honest and open minded.