Low Self-Esteem
If you have low self-esteem, you have _____ expressing your needs and opinions.
If you have healthy self-esteem, you ______ yourself and _____ your needs.
You assert yourself and voice/share your needs.
How does healthy self-esteem impact motivation?
It increases your motivation.
What are some ways you can practice positivity?
Use positive affirmations, keep a gratitude journal, use positive self-talk, and practice self-compassion.
Can you have too much self-esteem?
Yes
If you have low self-esteem, how do you think about yourself in relation to others?
You think you are inferior, have difficulty with relationships, or think of yourself more negatively than others.
If you have healthy self-esteem, how do you feel about your achievements?
You value your achievements / give yourself credit for them.
If you have healthy self-esteem, you can have _______ relationships with others.
You can have positive/healthy relationships with others that you can maintain.
To improve self-esteem, you should avoid _____ yourself to others.
You should avoid comparing yourself to others and avoid comparisons overall.
What is low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is having an overall poor sense of self-value or negative opinion of yourself.
If you have low self-esteem, how do you feel about trying new things and reaching your goals? (two different answers)
You may not be motivated to try new things or avoid doing so. You doubt your ability to reach goals or quit before trying.
If you have healthy self-esteem, how do you feel about yourself?
You feel good about yourself, value yourself, and have confidence.
If you have healthy self-esteem, you _____ your needs and can _____ them with others.
You understand/know your needs and can express them with others.
To improve self-esteem, you should _____ negative self-talk and self-criticism and be aware of it by _____.
To improve self-esteem, you should challenge negative self-talk and self-criticism and be aware of it by engaging in mindfulness, journaling, meditating, and asking yourself reflective questions.
What is self-esteem (in general)?
Self-esteem is your subjective sense of overall personal worth or value and describes your level of confidence in your abilities and attributes. It is also your opinion of yourself and how you view yourself.
If you have low self-esteem, how do you think and talk about yourself, your abilities, and your accomplishments? (three different answers)
You think negatively about yourself, doubt your abilities, and don't give credit to yourself for your accomplishments.
If you have healthy self-esteem, how do you feel about trying new things and reaching your goals? (two different answers)
You feel open to trying new things and feel motivated to reach your goals.
You have realistic personal expectations and understand/know your skills/abilities.
To improve self-esteem, you should practice feeling _____ about your achievements and progress, _____ yourself, and practice _____.
To improve self-esteem, you should practice feeling good/proud about your achievements and progress, value yourself, and practice self-care/self-acceptance/forgiveness.
Self-esteem can impact...
Self-esteem can impact your relationships, decision-making, self-confidence, motivation, identity, sense of belonging, mental health, and feeling of competence.
What are some potential cognitive distortions you might have if you have low self-esteem?
All or nothing / black and white thinking, overgeneralization, mental filtering, disqualifying / discounting the positive, jumping to negative conclusions, mistake feelings for facts, and personalization.
What is healthy self-esteem?
Healthy self-esteem is having an accurate and balanced self-view where you recognize and acceptive your abilities/flaws, strengths/weaknesses, and have realistic expectations of yourself and others.
How does healthy self-esteem impact your mental wellbeing?
It improves your mental wellbeing and can lessen the impact of mental health conditions.
What is self-compassion and self-acceptance?
Self-compassion is treating yourself with kindness, care, and respect and being supportive towards yourself. Self-acceptance is fully embracing and appreciating yourself which includes your strengths, weaknesses, and everything that makes you who you are.
What are some potential causes of low self-esteem?
Some potential causes of low self-esteem include negative childhood experiences, cultural or societal influences, negative experiences with peers, unhealthy relationships, physical or mental health issues, ongoing stressful life events or trauma, engaging in negative self-talk or self-criticism, maladaptive coping skills, and ruminating on dark or sad memories/thoughts.