self_esteem and it's impact on the various dimensions of an individual

Self esteem and self confidence.

1. Look at the bags on the front counter. If you could only open one bag, which one would it be? On a piece of paper, write down your answer and explain why. (entry # 104 ) Do Now:

2. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. - Eleanor Roosevelt

3. Self-Esteem: the value we place on ourselves. The sense of feeling worthy, no matter our strengths or limitations .

4. Self -Concept : A mental image someone has about themselves. How you think of yourself in terms of things you can/can’t do.

5. Self Image: A mental image someone has about themselves. How you see yourself and what you believe others think about you.

6. Who influences our self-esteem? Family Friends Teachers Strangers Media

7. The dove evolution project The Dove Evolution Project

8. Reasons why people make negative comments to others: They think putting others down is the way to be liked They want to impress others They enjoy your reaction They feel competitive Anger They do not like themselves They are passing on the hurt they have received from others

9. Ways to build self-esteem Identify with people, books, television shows that can build your self esteem Set and achieve goals Do something challenging each day Reward yourself often Think positively Do not say negative things about yourself Build others: give sincere complements often Handle things one at a time Use criticism constructively Accept yourself and don’t compare yourself to others

10. Collage of Me Next class we will be working on a self-esteem collage. You will develop a collage showing positive self esteem. It will emphasize the positive characteristics and capabilities of you. You may bring in a magazine(s) for 5 extra points on this project. You may also bring in a picture to include in your collage.