Self Esteem Quiz - Building Confidence and Self-Worth

1. Self Esteem - HSW Derrick Doige, M.Ed. Certified Canadian Counsellor

2. Self Esteem Quiz 1 • Name the five wealthiest people in the world. • Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. • Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. • Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. • Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress. • Name the last decade's worth of Stanley Cup Champions.

3. Self Esteem Quiz 2 • List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. • Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. • Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. • Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. • Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. • Name a half dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

4. What is Self Esteem? • Film “Dead Poet Society” Background info • Groups of 3 or 4. • How much do you think Todd believes in himself? • How strong do you think Todd’s self-esteem is (1 – 10)?  • How can you tell? • How successful do you think Todd will be in life if he doesn’t increase his self-esteem? • Why is strong self-esteem important to success in college and in life?

5. What is Self Esteem? • Can people raise their own self-esteem? • Write your personal definition of self esteem. • Identify someone you know who has high self-esteem according to your definition. • In your small group share your answers and definition of self-esteem.

6. What is Self Esteem? • Self-esteem is the ability to value one’s self and to treat one’s self with dignity, love, and respect. – Virginia Satir • Self-esteem is the experience of being capable of managing life’s challenges and being worthy of happiness. – National Council for Self-Esteem • Self-esteem is the capacity to experience maximal self-love and joy whether or not you are successful at any point in your life. – David Burns • Self-esteem is the feeling that we are worthwhile in our personal, social, and work lives.  It comes from feeling loved and respected as a child in our family, by friends, and at school. – Jeffrey Young and Janet Klosko • Self-esteem is the reputation we have with ourselves. – Nathaniel Brandon • Which do you like best? Do you want to change your definition?

7. Dead Poet Society • Additional clip • How would you rate Todd’s self-esteem now?  (1 – 10) I • f you think it is higher now, why? • Is it possible for a person’s self-esteem to go up in a matter of only a few minutes?  How?

8. Raising Self-Esteem • In your group brainstorm ideas that a person could do to raise their self-esteem. • Write these ideas on flip chart paper. • Class discussion.

9. I Am…. Poem & Gallery Walk • I am D’Rock, a man of many talents • I wonder if my children will grow up happy • I hear voices telling me it’ll all be fine • I see beautiful faces in my future • I want to lose the idea that I’m in control • I am D’Rock, a man of many talents

10. I Am • I am (2 characteristics about yourself) • I wonder (something you are curious about) • I hear (an imaginary sound) • I see (an imaginary sight) • I want (an actual desire) • I am (the first line repeated)

11. I am Poem & Gallery Walk • 10 minutes to write your poem • Hang your poem on the wall. • Wander around the room and provide positive written feedback to at least 4 poems. • Be specific about your feedback.

12. Johari Window • Self Esteem is a process of self-awareness and discovery. • Do you know who you are? • Do you know your strengths and your weaknesses?

13. Johari Window

14. Home Work • Interactive Johari Window • www.kevan.org/johari