Self Esteem

Mrs.Najm-un-nisa

1. Self-Esteem

2. Definitions
Self-concept: Picture or perception of
ourselves/ a person's mental model of
his or her abilities and attributes
Self Esteem: Feelings we have about
ourselves
Self Efficacy: The set of beliefs that
one can perform adequately in a
particular situation.

3. Contd……………..
Self-ideal: The way we would like to be
Self-actualization A concept in personality
psychology referring to a person's constant
striving to realize his or her potential and to
develop inherent talents and capabilities.
Self-awareness The top level of
consciousness; cognizance of the
autobiographical character of personally
experienced events.

4. What is Self Esteem?
Self + Esteem
The total, essential, or particular
being of a person; the individual:
+Worth, Value, Opinion ,judgment

5. Self-Esteem
Self-esteem refers to th
way we see and think
about ourselves
Self esteem is your
opinion of yourself.
High self esteem is a good
opinion of yourself and
low self esteem is a bad
opinion of yourself.

6. What Self Esteem is Not
Self Esteem is NOT dependant upon
what other people think of you
Self Esteem is not egotism,
arrogance, narcissism/selfishness, or
a desire to feel superior to others
Self Esteem is not temporary
euphoria

7. How should we measure self-
esteem?

8. Factors affecting on high and low
self esteem
Your self esteem depends on many questions:
Is your job worthwhile? Do others respect what you do? Do
you?

Do you believe you are successful?

How do you see yourself (your self image)?
- Improve your self esteem
- Boost your self confidence
-
How do you feel about your strengths and weaknesses?

What do you think of your social status?

How do you relate to others?

Can you make your own decisions? A lack of choices leads to
low self esteem.

9. Development of Self Esteem
A person develops his/her self
esteem throughout the life through
experiences.
In this regard childhood experiences
play an important role in shaping self
esteem.

10. Factors that develop High and Low
Self Esteem
High Self Esteem
If you are being
praised
If you are listened to
If you are being
spoken to respectfully
If you are getting
attention
Experiencing success
Having trust worthy
friends
Low Self Esteem
Experiencing
Continuous Failure
Being expected to
perfect all the time
Being Ignored or
made fun of
Having physical or
emotional punishment
Being criticized

11. Why Self Esteem is important?
Building esteem is a first step towards your
happiness and a better life. If you have low
confidence or low self esteem you will find it
impossible to be the person you could be and your
happiness will be limited.
Self esteem increases your confidence. If you
have confidence you will respect yourself and then
you can respect others, improve your relationships
and become happier....this is not a selfish goal as
you will contribute more and share yourself with
the world and those around you.

12. Low esteem causes depression,
unhappiness, insecurity and low
confidence.
Other's desires may take preference
over yours.
Inner criticism, that nagging voice of
disapproval inside you, causes you to
stumble at every challenge and
challenges seem impossible

13. Change
the bad
Appreciate
life
Willing
to try
new things
Believes
in
self
Is not
a threat
to others
Doesn’t submit
to
peer pressure
Accept
failure
Leader
to
others
Good
Self
Esteem

14. Who has
contributed to
your self esteem?

15. No one can
Make you feel
inferior Without
your Consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt

16. Tips for building Self Esteem
 Learn to be more assertive and not
feel guilty about saying no
 Think positively
Believe on your self
Make plans for the future .Set and
achieve goals
Do something challenging each day
Look your best
Eat correctly
Do something for someone else
Learn a new skill

17. Contd.
Handle things one at a time
Use criticism constructively
Ask for help – take advantage of learning
opportunities
Allow personal growth time each day
Do not say negative things about yourself
Reward yourself often
List your accomplishments each evening
Volunteer to share your skills with others

18. Accept yourself: Stop worrying about the
things you can’t change. Be more
accepting of others and the things they
can’t change.
Try not to compare with others. It’s unfair.
You may compare their strengths with your
weaknesses. Judge yourself in terms of
your own growth

19. Have Realistic Expectations – We expect
too much from ourselves. Perfection is not
possible but bettering our-self should be a
lifetime goal.

20. Emphasize your strengths.
Change what can be changed. Some
things fast, others gradual, and others
never. There are things we inherit
but we can change our attitude about
it. Try new experiences.

21. Best Friends
Would you take better care of yourself?
Would you be kinder to yourself?
Would you be more forgiving of your human
imperfections?
If you realized your best friend was yourself?
Who is always with you everywhere?
Who is on your side when others are unfair?
And tell me, who will never let you down in any situation?
Who will always see you get your share?
And that’s why I’m a best friend to myself.
And I take me out whenever I feel low.
And I make my life as happy as a best friend would
I’m as nice to me as anyone I know!

22. There are two different people in the
world. One that says “I wish I had”
and the one that says “I’m glad I did”.
Remember you can have anything in
this world if you just believe in
yourself.

23. “Commercial of Me”
Emphasizing the positive characteristics and
capabilities of you, develop an
advertisement or commercial to
“sell oneself”.
It may be a radio or television ad, billboard,
sweepstakes, etc.
Due next class period.