Self-Esteem
What is self-esteem?
How we think and feel about ourselves; our sense of self-worth
What is stress?
The body's response to challenges or demands
What is emotional regulation?
Managing your emotions in healthy ways
What is a positive affirmation?
What are values?
The principles and beliefs that guide your thoughts, decisions, and behavior
True or False: Self-esteem never changes once it's formed.
False. Self-esteem can grow and change over time
True or False: Stress is always bad
False. Some stress can motivate you
True or False: Resilience means you never get upset
False. It means you recover after challenges
Give an example of an affirmation
"I am enough", "I can handle challenges"
True or False: Everyone has the same values
False. Values are personal
What's one healthy way to build self-esteem?
Positive affirmations, setting small goals, practicing self-care, practicing gratitude
Name two signs of stress
Irritability, headaches, fast heartbeat, withdrawing socially, lack of motivation
Why do we identify our emotions?
Knowing the signs that indicate a certain emotion helps you choose better coping responses
What brain process allows affirmations to work over time?
Neuroplasticity: the brain's ability to form new pathways
How does living against values affect mental health?
It can cause guilt, stress, or inner conflict
One sign of healthy self-esteem
Respecting yourself and others, accepting strengths and weaknesses
Short-term is brief and helpful to motivate you; chronic is ongoing and harmful
How can talking to someone help regulate emotions?
It helps you to process and release the emotions in a healthy way; may give a more objective perspective
What makes an affirmation effective?
Positive, present tense, believable
How can you identify your values?
What can lower a person's self-esteem
Negative self-talk, criticism, comparing to others
Name 2 healthy coping skills for dealing with stress
deep breathing, journaling, grounding techniques, self-care, listening to music
How do we build resilience?
Practicing gratitude, problem-solving, giving ourselves credit, seeking support
Why should affirmations feel genuine?
Unrealistic ones may cause resistance
How can identifying values help goals?
It ensures that goals match what truly matters to you