Self-Esteem
What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It's based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can feel difficult to change.
What are "positive affirmations"?
Positive affirmations are positive thoughts or statements about yourself, your worth, or your abilities. These can be used to "train your brain" to think in positive ways.
TRUE OR FALSE: I can choose to try to think more positive and neutral thoughts.
TRUE
This has 4 legs, 2 arms, and is not alive.
A chair
TRUE OR FALSE: Self-worth has nothing to do with your self-esteem.
False
How do our thoughts influence our behaviors and emotions?
Our thoughts can trigger negative or positive emotions within ourselves, which then results in behaviors or actions that support that emotion.
Who can be affected by low self-esteem?
anyone
This has to be broken before you can use it.
an egg
How does self-esteem impact your mood?
Having low self-esteem can make us more upset or emotional, versus having high self-esteem which can make us feel more positive and confident.
Sometimes making mistakes is good because you learn from them. Provide an example of a time you've made a mistake and learned from it!
Thanks for sharing :)
How can letting someone else always decide for you be a negative thing for your self-esteem?
We learn to trust others and their decision-making skills more than we trust our own.
If I have it, I don't share it.
If I share it, I don't have it.
A secret
TRUE OR FALSE: The people that are the most important in your life have an impact on your self-esteem
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Changing negative thoughts to positive ones has no impact on your self-esteem.
FALSE
What is the percentage of people in the world who are impacted by low self-esteem?
85%
I'm tall when I'm young, and short when I'm old.
A candle
What are some types of media that can have an impact on your self esteem?
Social media, TV, Movies, Magazines, Advertisements
What areas of your life might impact self esteem?
Body image, academic performance, peer relationships/friendships, family relationships, talents and abilities, and more.
What you can do before go bed to help you with self-esteem?
Try to find at least three good things that happened to you that day; practice naming things you're grateful for; repeat positive affirmations
David's parents have 3 sons. Their names are Snap, Crackle, and ________.
David.