Self-Esteem
What is self esteem?
Self esteem reflects a person's evaluation of himself or herself, whether it be positive or negative.
What is anger?
An emotion that occurs when you feel wronged in some way.
Admit your anger, identify your choice for managing the situation, and discuss the situation with a close friend
Steps to handle anger
First, you need to recognize your __________ and accept them.
Feelings
What are signs someone may be suffering from low self-esteem?
Depressed mood, insecure, shy, lack of confidence, etc.
What are the effects of holding anger in?
Headaches, ulcers, high blood pressure, or heart attack
Can you get rid of anger?
Long story short, no. Anger is a human emotion and can continue to arise. Even though this is true, you can learn how to manage it when it does come about.
What is the definition of normal anxiety?
Occurs when you recognize a threat- emotional or physical. This anxiety tends to go away on its own, or over time.
What are some activities that can raise your self esteem?
Exercise, meditate, spending time with friends/family, etc.
What is the most important step to handling anger?
Having the willingness to forgive
Building self-esteem makes confidence levels go ___ and anxiety levels go ________.
Up, down
What percentage of young girls (adolescents and teens) have low self esteem?
75%
All ages!
Can you think clearly when your angry?
No, when you are emotional; your logical side of your brain is inactivated.
What skills can help your anxiety?
Communication and coping skills
At what age is it too late to improve self-esteem?
Never!
What are the negative effects of anger?
It can destroy relationships and tear-down self esteem.
When you are angry what should you do?
Talk to your friend about the problem, use coping skills that have proven to be effective, etc..
What are some examples of high anxiety?
An individual does not cross the street as the person thinks about endless ways that bad things could happen. This causes the individual to avoid crossing the street.
What is the key to handling your anxiety?
To reduce it to a manageable level by using effective coping skills, such as breathing exercises, walking, talking to a friend, etc..