Chapter 8 Lesson 2

1. Chapter 8 Lesson 2 BUILDING POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM

2. How Do You See Yourself • Self Concept – The view you have of yourself • Should be realistic awareness of strengths and weaknesses

3. Unrealistic self concept • Focus only on faults and weaknesses

4. How Self-Concept Develops • Begins in early years, but develops as you grow • People that are given support, encouragement, and love tend to develop a positive self concept • Remarks given by family, friends, teachers and way they act toward you can reinforce the view you have of yourself

5. Self-Concept and Self - Esteem • Closely tied to self concept is your self esteem • SELF CONCEPT – way you feel about yourself • SELF ESTEEM – way you feel about body, mind, emotions are all part of self esteem

6. Low self Esteem • Often linked to an Unrealistic self concept • Self esteem is formed, partly, by messages the you receive from people • Also formed by messages you send yourself

7. Self Esteem and Your Health • Self esteem has a great impact on your health • People with high self esteem like themselves and take care of themselves • People with low self esteem are more likely to be involved with high risk behavior such as risk taking, alcohol, drugs

8. Improving your Self Esteem • Focus on successes • Send yourself positive messages • Set realistic goals • Ask people for help when you need it • Learn from your mistakes