Self-esteem

1. Self-esteem Palmer Health Education

2. Characteristics of Good Mental/Emotional Health Quick Check Review: On a piece of scratch paper, write down the 5 other characteristics of a mentally and emotionally healthy person? Which table can get them the quickest!?

4. Self-Esteem “Self-esteem isn’t just the main thing…it’s everything.” The corner stone of your mental and emotional health – is how you view yourself. How you view yourself impacts how you view others, situations and challenges.

5. Self-Esteem Activity Directions: (share a piece of paper with a partner – each person take half. Take your half and tear it in half.) On one piece of paper: 1) Write down anything that you don’t like about yourself. 2) Write down anything that your inner voice criticizes 3) Crumple it up – throw it away

6. Self-Esteem Activity On the other piece of paper: • Write down 2 or 3 of your strengths • Write down 2 or 3 things that you are grateful or thankful for • Write down 2 things you can do to improve your self-esteem. • Fold it up – put it somewhere safe

7. Self-Esteem

8. How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem? SelfEsteem_1600k.wmv Reading: How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem Complete the guided reading. Pay close attention to the directions for each section of the worksheet. Create your “Coat of Arms”