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Self-Esteem

Self-Esteem. Building Connections: Community Leadership Program. Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. – Sam Walton . When I look in the mirror, what do I see?.

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Self-Esteem

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  1. Self-Esteem Building Connections: Community Leadership Program

  2. Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. – Sam Walton

  3. When I look in the mirror, what do I see?

  4. When other people look at me, what do they see?

  5. What is Self-Concept? Self-Concept is a view of one’s self.

  6. Where does Self-Concept come from? Self-Concept is derived from what we cannot change about ourselves such as race, background and childhood experiences

  7. What is Self-Esteem? Self-Esteem is an expression of your perceptions about yourself and the reaction and response of others to you as an individual.

  8. Self-Esteem is portrayed by….. • Our behavior. • The dialogue we utilize. • The tone of our voice. • How we choose to see others. Which lenses do we use to see others?

  9. Basic Components of Self-Esteem • Worthiness • Competence

  10. To improve your Self-Esteem, take care of yourself! • Health • Safety • Peace • Learn

  11. Health Do things to improve your health. Exercise, eat healthy, reduce stress, and relax! When you feel better physically, your psychological health improves.

  12. Safety • Value yourself! • Wear your seatbelt. • Do not drive drunk or ride with someone who is. • Practice risk management. • Respect your need for safety.

  13. Peace • Spend time doing things YOU like! • Take time to pray, to meditate, to enjoy nature and to enjoy friends. • Let your thoughts wander. • Reflect on your life and your experiences.

  14. Learn • Read. • Take Classes. • Visit with friends or significant others. • Stay informed. • Learn something new. • INVEST IN YOURSELF!

  15. Avoid things like…… • Negative self-talk • Jealousy • Learn to accept yourself and others. • Comparisons • Look for special qualities in yourself and others. • Don’t compare your worth and achievements to those of others. • Don’t wish the failure of others.

  16. Avoid things like…… • Hiding feelings • Fake smiles are dishonest. • Everyone has a right to their feelings. • Blaming • Work with what you have. • Accept your mistakes. • Don’t make excuses for your refusal to change.

  17. Be YOU! The only person YOU can be. “Self-fulfilling prophesy” - the prophecy is that if others around us think we will fail at a task, then we are likely to fail and the prophecy is fulfilled.

  18. High Self-Esteem Active Positive Confident Flexible Low Self-Esteem Passive Negative Nervous Rigid Characteristics of Self-Esteem

  19. Low Self-Esteem Leads to: • Alcohol and drug abuse • Unhappy relationships • Unemployment • Depression

  20. High Self-Esteem Results in: • Success • Better health • Better relationships • Better social life • Success on the job

  21. Take what you have learned and utilize it! You are the best judge of your capabilities.

  22. Be confident in yourself and your abilities. Be a leader!

  23. No one can make you feel inferior without your permission. – Eleanor Roosevelt

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