Turn Negative To Positive
I always get bad performance reviews at school
What is "I got a bad grade at work but I will work hard and do better in the future."
A positive self-esteem is not important. Explain
What is False
How you feel about yourself
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence means believing in yourself and what you can do.
What is positive thinking?
Looking for the good in situations, Focusing on what you can do instead of what you can’t do.
Believing things can get better, even if they are hard right now.
Telling yourself encouraging things like “I can try my best.
Thinking about your strengths and what makes you special.
Focusing on the positives will build a self-esteem. Explain
What is True
True or False: Everyone has self-esteem.
What can you say to yourself to feel confident?
I’m ready and I can handle this!
I can try my best and be proud of myself.
I’m strong, smart, and capable.
What is positive self-talk?
Saying kind and encouraging words to yourself.
People at school don't like me.
What is "I have some friends and that is what matters."
Comparing yourself to your best friend, sibling, peer or teammate can destroy a self-esteem. Explain
What is true
What happens when you have high self-esteem?
You feel good about yourself and try new things.
True or False: Confident people never make mistakes.
False — everyone makes mistakes and learns from them.
How does thinking positively help you?
It helps you feel happy and proud.
It makes you feel brave to try new things.
It helps you stay calm when things are hard.
It gives you the energy to keep trying.
It helps you see solutions instead of just problems.
My life is terrible.
What is "I have had some great experiences in my life."
Keeping criticism to a minimum will destroy your self-esteem. Explain
What is False
What happens when your self-esteem is low?
You might feel sad, shy, or think you can’t do things.
How can you show confidence with your body?
Stand tall, look people in the eye, smile, and use a strong, clear voice.
Keep your head up, shoulders back, and speak clearly.
Use good posture, make eye contact, and smile.
Why is it important to notice good things about yourself?
It helps you believe in yourself and your abilities.
It makes you feel happier and more confident.
It reminds you of your strengths when things get hard.
It helps you keep trying and not give up.
I am bad at math.
What is "If I study and practice I know I am able to get good at math."
People with healthy self-esteem never doubt themselves or make mistakes.
What is False — Even people with good self-esteem sometimes doubt themselves or make mistakes, but they don’t let those moments stop them from trying again!
How does self-esteem impact your mood?
When your self-esteem is low, you might feel like you’re not good enough or that you can’t do things well. That can make you feel sad, angry, or worried.
When you have good self-esteem, you feel confident and proud of yourself. That can make you feel happy, calm, and positive.
What are things we can do to boost our confidence?
Think about what I’m good at, say kind things to myself, try my best, and keep learning from mistakes.
Start small, keep trying, speak kindly to yourself, and celebrate your efforts.”
Believe in yourself, take one step at a time, and learn from mistakes.”
What is one way to turn a mistake into a learning opportunity?
I can ask for help and try again.
I can practice and get better next time.
Mistakes help me learn, so I won’t give up.