how to improve
make mistakes
yes- this is how we learn to get better and feel better about ourselves!
positive self-talk
yes- talking positively about ourselves will help us to feel better!
negative self-talk
yes- talking negatively about ourselves leads us to feel worse about our selves
develop healthy habits
when we take cares of our minds and bodies, like drinking enough water, we feel better about ourselves!
self-esteem is an important thing to have
yes!
Trying new things
Yes- this is how we will learn what we like and don't like, so that we can focus on the things that we do like
using affirmations like "I can do this"
Yes, using affirmations can help us through difficult times, and show positive self-esteem
being mean to others
yes-being mean to others means that there's something bothering us deep down
limiting screen time
yes- spending too much time on screens is not good for us, and can lead us to feel worse about ourselves
it can take lots and lots of practice to have good self-esteem
it can!
exercise
yes- this helps us to take care of our minds and bodies, which leads us to feeling better about ourselves
Asking for help
yes, asking for help can help us learn from our mistakes
saying things like "I can't ever do anything right"
yes- saying statements like this to yourself can lead you to feel worse
Focusing on our strengths
yes, focusing on what we are good at and what makes us different from others can help us to feel better about ourselves
Would you rather it be summer or winter
answers will vary
Miss Sam says summer!
Challenging negative thoughts
yes- if we only ever thought poorly about ourselves, it would be hard to feel good about ourselves!
Finding something to be grateful for everyday
yes- finding the things that we are grateful for can help us to feel better about ourselves
hitting self when upset
yes- being aggressive towards ourselves is not a sign of good self-esteem
Spending time around positive people
Yes- their positivity will rub off on us, and they can remind us what is special about ourselves
would you rather feel good or poorly about you?
keep practicing!
yes- this is how we will grow our self-esteem!
Being kind to yourself
yes- it is really important to be kind to yourself, especially in hard times so that we can feel better about ourselves
Giving up
yes- if we give up, then we can't get any better, and will feel worse about ourselves
helping others
yes- doing something good and positive for others will make us feel good about us!
Would you rather go to a water park, or go to the beach?
answers will vary- no wrong choice!