Turn Negative To Positive
I always get bad grades in math.
What is "I got a bad test score this week but I will work hard and do better in the future."
Does our self-esteem stay the same all the time or change?
Self-esteem can change from day to day and even hour to hour!
What is body image?
The way that someone perceives their body and assumes that others perceive them.
Name one thing you like about yourself
True or False. Negative body image only effects women?
False
I never do anything right.
What is "I do some things right."
Name at least two negative things that low self-esteem can lead to
Eating disorders, early sexual activity, substance use, suicidal thoughts
Name 2 different sources that impact the way we see and feel about ourselves?
Television (any show)
Social Media (Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Family
Friends.
MC: On average how long do middle school teens consume media daily?
1-2 hours
3 hours or more
True or False: Media always impacts our self-image/esteem in a negative way
False
My life is terrible.
What is "I have had some great experiences in my life."
What is low self-esteem?
A thinking disorder in which an individual views him/herself as inadequate, unlovable, and/or incompetent.
T/F: Comparing yourself to your best friend, sibling, peer or teammate destroys one's self esteem.
True
MC: By the age of 13 what percentage of girls in the U.S. are unhappy with their bodies?
53%
10%
100%
Comparing yourself to your best friend, sibling, peer or teammate destroys one's self esteem.
True
I am bad at science
What is "If I study and practice I know I am able to improve in science."
Name at least 2 ways that you can build healthy self-esteem
Learn to accept yourself, avoid labeling yourself, recognize your strengths and weaknesses, set goals and avoid comparisons
What are two of the three aspects that a positive body image will improve?
What is self esteem, self acceptance, healthy outlook and behaviors
T/F: Pressure to Be Liked--more than half of all girls avoid speaking their minds to be liked
True (66%)
Focusing on the positives will build a self-esteem.
What is True
Name a time when
Name a time when you were scared to do something but you did it anyway.
Can Parents and other family members influence our self-esteem and body image?
Parents/family members can also influence body esteem:
• Direct: comments about weight and shape, developing bodies, putting children on diets to lose weight, and teasing all can have a negative impact.
• Indirect: Modeling-actions speak louder than words!
Name some negative activities middle/high school aged girls with low self-body image have reported engaging in
Cutting, bullying, smoking, drinking, or disordered eating.
Avoiding Leadership: T/F
55% of middle school girls fear being seen as bossy, despite many wanting to lead.
True
True or False. . .Teen girls are more afraid of gaining weight than they are of cancer, nuclear war, or losing a parent.
True