Self Esteem
What is self-esteem?
It is how you think of yourself, if you love yourself or think you are smart and a nice person.
What are the benefits of practicing self-care regularly?
Helps to reduce anxiety and depression, improve concentration, increase happiness, boost self-esteem, improve overall physical health, increase energy levels, etc.
What are three characteristics of a healthy relationship?
Mutual respect, trust, honesty, good communication, compromise, problem solving, understanding, etc.
A true friend will
A) try to convince you to do something you don't want to do
B) be sensitive to your wants and needs.
B) Be sensitive to your wants and needs - A true friend should make you feel comfortable when you hang out, not make you feel pressured to do things you aren't sure about.
This type of thinking is necessary to overcome obstacles.
Positive Thinking
What is high & low self-esteem?
Low self esteem is when you don't like yourself, or you don't think you're smart and kind.
High self esteem is loving yourself and being happy with who you are as a person!
How does social media affect self-esteem?
Comparing yourself to others, negative comments from others, etc.
How do you handle conflict within a friendship or relationship?
Healthy communication, perspective taking, using "I" statements, not placing blame, etc.
What is something nice a friend can do for you?
Discuss
Writing these down will increase your probability of success.
goals!
What impacts you self-esteem?
For Double Jeoprady say 4 factors that impact self-esteem
your thoughts and negative self-talk, experiences in life, relationships with others, social comparisons, body image, personal achievements, cultural influences, childhood experiences, and how you perceive your abilities, all contributing to how you value yourself and your sense of worth
How can you increase self-esteem?
Positive affirmations, challenge negative thoughts and focus on the positive, highlight strengths and accomplishments, etc.
If a someone tells you one of your friends is speaking badly about you, what would be a negative way to approach the issue?
What would be a positive way to approach the issue?
Double Jeopardy!! if you role play the positive way to approach the situation
confronting the friend aggressively and hostile without getting their input on their situation
Asking the friend in a non confrontational way if what is being said is true
Say statements like "hey, I know you are a good friend to me, so I want to ask you if this was true." or "Is there anything that might be bothering you in our friendship that we can work out?"
Do you need to have a million friends, or a few close friends?
It depends, but a few close friends is great!
You have to set these really high
Standards
How can you raise your self esteem?
By doing things you enjoy! Paying with family or friends, trying your best on schoolwork.
What is self-care?
Actively doing things to take care of yourself and being mindful of your own needs
What does emotional support look like in a relationship?
Listening to your partner, validating their feelings, and offering comfort during tough times.
How can you make a new friend?
As someone new what the like to do for fun, what their favourite food is, what their favourite color or games are.
You may find yourself motivating others to help _____
yourself stay motivated
How can you raise someone else's self esteem?
By complimenting them or saying nice things about a friend or family
What is meditation?
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular thought or activity.
What is a quality you bring to a relationship that you are proud of? Explain how that impacts a friendship/ relationship. Give an example.
A quality I bring to a relationship that I'm proud of is my ability to listen and understand. Being a good listener helps me connect with others on a deeper level and show that I truly care about their thoughts and feelings.
How can you tell if someone is a good friend?
He or she is trustworthy, compromises, and always wants to do what is best for you.
It is helpful to know and understand what ______ yourself and others.
motivates