Self-Respect
What does it mean to have self-respect?
What is: Valuing yourself and treating yourself with kindness and dignity.
What is a personal boundary?
What is: A limit you set to protect your space, feelings, or values.
What’s one simple way to show someone respect?
What is: Listening when they speak.
Your friend keeps interrupting you. What’s a respectful response?
What is: “Can I finish what I was saying?”
What’s one thing you learned about yourself today?
Open-ended. Accept any answer as long as its representative of personal growth
Name one positive affirmation you could say to yourself in the mirror.
What is: “I am capable,” “I am worthy,” etc.
True or False: It’s rude to tell someone not to touch your stuff.
What is: False. It’s a respectful boundary.
Why is using kind words important?
What is: It shows care and helps build trust.
Someone teases your shoes. What’s a self-respecting way to react?
What is: Ignore them, or say “That’s your opinion.”
How does writing goals help you grow?
What is: It gives direction and motivation.
Why is it important to speak positively about yourself?
What is: It builds confidence and strengthens your self-image.
What should you do if someone keeps crossing your boundaries?
What is: Remind them respectfully or get help from an adult.
How do you show respect to someone you disagree with?
What is: Listen, stay calm, and don’t insult them.
A classmate doesn’t return something they borrowed. What do you say?
What is: “I’d like my item back, please.”
What’s one thing you can improve about how you treat others?
Open-ended.
How can your self-respect influence how others treat you?
What is: When you respect yourself, you set the standard for how others should treat you.
Give an example of a healthy boundary with friends.
What is: “Don’t make fun of me in front of others.”
What’s the difference between respecting someone and liking them?
What is: You can respect someone even if you don’t like them by treating them fairly
You feel uncomfortable with a joke your friend made. What should you do?
What is: Let them know it made you uncomfortable.
What’s one way to grow from a mistake?
What is: Learn from it, reflect, and make a better choice next time.
What’s one way to show self-respect even during a difficult situation?
What is: Staying calm, standing up for yourself respectfully, avoiding self-put-downs.
Why is setting boundaries a form of self-respect?
What is: It shows you value your comfort, safety, and feelings.
Name 3 actions that show respect in a group setting.
What is: Taking turns, not interrupting, helping others.
A peer pressures you into doing something wrong. What do you do?
What is: Say no, explain why, and walk away if needed.
Why is it important to reflect on your actions at the end of the day?
What is: To recognize growth, fix mistakes, and improve yourself.