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Starter: What does this quote mean to you?
“WANTING TO BE SOMEONE ELSE IS A WASTE OF THE PERSON YOU ARE.”
-Marilyn Monroe
UNIT 1 – PERSONAL HEALTH
1.3 POSITIVE IDENTITY
Chapter 7.2
Standard 6.3a
Objectives:
Standard 1Objective 1a: Recognize how personal self-
concept relates to interactions with others.Objective 4a: Review components of
healthy relationships.
Personal Identity
Personal Identity- These are the pieces that give you a sense of yourself and make you unique.
They include;Your interestsYour likes and dislikesYour talents and abilitiesYour values and beliefsYour goals
Developmental AssetsClick icon to add picture
Developmental Assets-These are the building blocks that develop your personal identity and help you grow into a responsible caring individual.
External Assets
External Assets empower you through experiences and expectations.
Support
EmpowermentBoundaries and
Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Internal Assets
Commitment to Learning
Positive Values
Social Communication
Positive Identity
Internal Assets help develop and guide your decision making.
Steps to Developing a Healthy Identity
1. Recognize your strengths and weaknesses
2. Demonstrate positive values3. Develop purpose in your life4. Form meaningful relationships5. Contribute to the community6. Avoid risky behaviors
1. Recognizing Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Accept your strengths and take pride in them
Be honest in identifying both (this isn’t always easy especially with weaknesses)
Identify weaknesses without being overly critical
Set goals for improvement Use a strength to address
a weakness
2.Demonstrate Positive Values
These are beliefs and ideas about
what is important in your life
Your values should be reflected in
how you behave Consistent demonstration of personal values
reinforce positive identity
YOUR ACTIONS SPEAK
LOUDER THAN YOUR WORDS,
THOUGHTS, and/or
INTENTIONS
3.Develop Purpose in your Life Establish goals and work to
achieve them Short term goals (passing a test,
being on time to class, etc.) Long term goals (going to
college, getting married, etc.)
What is your purpose in life? What do you want your purpose to be?
4. Form Meaningful Relationships
Develop relationships that build you up Helps reinforce purpose in your life Enables you to express yourself in a
positive way Gives you a support system that will
help you build confidence Gives you a sense of belonging and
securityWith whom do you share
meaningful relationships
with?
5. Contribute to the Community Your community is your extended
support system that provides services and/or resources to meet your needs
Giving back to the community helps develop a sense of accomplishment and strengthens confidence
Applying your strengths to build others will also strengthen you
Citizenship-The way you conduct yourself as a member of the community.
6. Avoid Risky Behaviors Healthy risk taking can have a positive
effect on development Engaging in sports, artistry, creative
activities, public speaking or performing arts all have an element of risk
Risky behaviors includes; tobacco use, drug use, alcohol abuse, reckless driving, etc.
Risky behaviors can result in low self esteem and harm to self and others•Refusal Skills – Communication
strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or that go against your values.
Self-Esteem and Positive Outlook
What is Self-Esteem?Self-esteem is the
understanding that you are a unique and valuable human being○ Self-esteem is not
arrogance (being cocky)
•How you feel about yourself is reflected in how you take care of yourself •Positive outlook is an optimistic approach to life (cup is always half full, not half empty)•Individuals with high self-esteem and a positive outlook live longer, healthier, lives.
Constructive Criticism – non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.
• When someone corrects you, do you get defensive?
• Do you understand why we correct and then encourage?