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Empower yourself by understanding self-concept and self-esteem. Learn how to develop a positive self-concept, improve self-esteem, and promote good health habits. Discover the impact of self-esteem on behavior and ways to enhance it through setting goals, learning from mistakes, and seeking support.
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Chapter 8 Lesson 2 BUILDING POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM
How Do You See Yourself • Self Concept – The view you have of yourself • Should be realistic awareness of strengths and weaknesses
Unrealistic self concept • Focus only on faults and weaknesses
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
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
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
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
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
