Self-Esteem
Define self-esteem
The opinion you have of yourself based on your beliefs and values about yourself, including your confidence, abilities, and morals.
A coping skill that takes your mind off of the problem/stressor for a little while
Puzzles, reading, TV/movies, arts and crafts, music, etc
Inaccurate ways of thinking or exaggerated patterns of thought that are not based in fact, typically causing you to view things more negatively than they actually are
Who is on the $5 bill?
Abraham Lincoln
How old am I?
23
Name two things that can negatively affect self-esteem
What is a mindful coping skill and name one example
Coping skills that you can use to center and ground yourself in the present moment
Meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, grounding techniques, etc
What is all-or-nothing thinking and give an example
Viewing everything as black and white without considering the details of a situation; Thinking in absolutes (always, never, every); Leads to extremely unrealistic standards for yourself and others than could affect your relationships and motivation
Ex: "My friend and I got in a fight. Every friendship I have ends"
Who was the first Disney Princess?
Snow White
What is my favorite color?
Pink
True or False: Everyone with low self-esteem experiences these feelings constantly
False! Sometimes people with low self-esteem find that it only affects them with certain people or in certain situations, while others feel that it affects them constantly
True or False: You can always use the same coping skill that you use when you are angry that you use when you are sad
False! Different emotions often require the use of different coping skills
The tendency to make conclusions and predictions based on little to no evidence and holding them as the truth
Ex: I'm not going to do a good job so I shouldn't even try
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What am I afraid of?
Birds
Name one way that people can improve their self-esteem
Being kind to yourself, recognize your accomplishments, have a good support system, challenge yourself, self-care, go to therapy, challenge your thoughts, etc
What is an opposite action coping skill and give one example
A coping skill that requires you to do something that the opposite of your impulse and is consistent with a more positive emotion
Positive affirmations, funny movies/TV shows, exercise, etc
Taking a single attribute and turning it into an absolute, leading you to judge an action without taking the context into account and to see yourself and/or others in ways that might not be accurate
Ex: I forgot my friend's birthday. I am a horrible friend.
What artist has the most streams on Spotify?
Taylor Swift
How many tattoos do I have?
0
One of the three "faces" of self-esteem is "The Imposter." Describe what this may look like.
(Hint: the other two "faces" are "The Rebel" and "The Victim")
May act happy and successful, but is terrified of failure; Constant fear of being “exposed”; Needs to achieve continuous successes to prove themselves; perfectionistic; competitive
What is the difference between a problem-based coping skill and an emotion-based coping skill
Problem-based coping skills involve addressing the problem directly. These are helpful when you need to change your situation, perhaps by removing a stressful thing from your life.
Emotion-based coping skills aim to reduce negative emotions or gain control over your emotions. These are helpful when you need to take care of your feelings when you either don’t want to or cannot change your situation.
Reframe this statement and identify the cognitive distortion(s) at play:
“I failed my test, so I am a total failure at everything”
All-or-nothing thinking, labeling
What is the highest grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
What is my favorite movie?
Silver Linings Playbook <3