Self Awareness
What is self awareness?
The ability to accurately recognize ones own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence our behaviors
What is the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence?
Self esteem: how much people value themselves and how much value they think they put out into the world
Self confidence: How much people believe in themselves and their abilities
What is self-advocacy?
What might a fear of failure look like?
You worry about trying new things
You think you’re not smart or capable enough
You worry about what other people think about you
What is a goal?
Something to work towards, a dream
Why is self awareness important?
Why is it important to be self confident?
We’re more likely to take on new challenges, learn from our mistakes, stand up for ourselves, and ask for help when we need it
How do you self advocate?
What might cause fear of failure?
Lack of confidence
Lack of experience
Low self-esteem
Negative thoughts about trying things
Why is it important to have goals?
Goals help us make plans to accomplish our dreams
What are personality types?
Categories to use to try to understand our behaviors, preferences, and personalities
What is an example of positive self talk?
I am smart, I can do hard things, I am going to great at this, etc.
How can advocating for yourself help your self confidence?
Why is it important to learn how to conquer fear of failure?
Can interfere with and ruin:
- Relationships
- Career opportunities
- Fun activities or hobbies
Is this a good goal?
I want to move out of my parents house by the time I'm 20.
Yes, you can probably achieve that through other smaller goals and achievements.
What is 1 personality type?
Explorers, sentinels, analysts, diplomats
How do you build self confidence?
Which sentence is the correct way to self advocate?
A. That’s not how you say my name, you should know this! I can’t believe you
B. Actually, my name is pronounced __________.
B. Actually, my name is pronounced __________.
Name some people who have failed but gotten back up to do amazing things.
Oprah, Walt Disney, etc.
Is this a good goal?
I want to fly to the moon tomorrow
A goal should be reachable, measurable, and you should be able to take steps to reach the goal
How can knowing your personality type help your self awareness?
Knowing your personality and what you normally prefer helps you set yourself up for success and prepare yourself for situations that might make you a bit uncomfortable
How do you fake it till you make it
Which statement is the correct way to self advocate?
A. Excuse me, I don’t think I understand. Can you explain this in a different way please?
B. I don’t understand, you’re terrible at explaining things
A. Excuse me, I don’t think I understand. Can you explain this in a different way please?
How can you conquer your fear of failure?
Accept how you feel
Keep practicing and figure out what you can do differently next time
Understand that failure is inevitable
Learn to laugh at yourself
What are the steps to make a SMARTER goal
Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relatable, Time-bound (deadline), Evaluate, Reward