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Unit 3 Establishing a positive self-concept

Unit 3 Establishing a positive self-concept. CAREER & FAMILY LEADERSHIP. What is Self-Concept?. Self-Esteem = how a person feels about themselves or how they value themselves. Self-Concept= how a person sees themselves or thinks about themselves.

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Unit 3 Establishing a positive self-concept

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  1. Unit 3Establishing a positive self-concept CAREER & FAMILY LEADERSHIP

  2. What is Self-Concept? • Self-Esteem= how a person feels about themselves or how they value themselves. • Self-Concept= how a person sees themselves or thinks about themselves. • There are many ways we think about ourselves: • Physical Characteristics • Personality Traits • Activities & Interests

  3. What is Self-Concept? • How you feel about yourself affects all areas of your life. • There are 2 main reasons for this: • People act consistently with their beliefs and feelings about themselves. • EX: If you think you are going to fail your test, you probably will. • People’s perceptions of the world around them are filtered through their feelings about themselves. • EX: if you feel like no one wants to be your friend, you may easily miss out on a friendship opportunity.

  4. Why is Self-Concept Important? • People who… • have high self-concept • who believe in themselves and their future • who feel competent and loved • … are more prepared to handle life’s challenges!

  5. Self-Concept & Self-Talk • Self-talk is the dialogue that you have with yourself. • When self-talk is negative it puts a shadow over how you see yourself and the world around you. • When self-talk is positive it enhances your self-concept and brightens the way that you see yourself and the world around you.

  6. Self Talk: Internal Dialogue

  7. Questions for Discussion… • Why should you be concerned about your self-concept? • What affect does your self concept have on you? • Your family? • Your friends? • Your classmates? • How do you have control over your self-concept?

  8. Self-Concept & Character Traits • Character=a sense of right and wrong and the actions or conduct taken because of this sense. • Your character traits are a part of your self-concept. • Remember “The 6 Pillars of Character”

  9. Self- Concept & Character Traits Review the “Six Pillars of Character” handout! Complete Character Traits Inventory!

  10. Character Traits Activity • Draw an outline of a person on a sheet of paper. • Outline positive character traits and label them on your person. • EX: Caring may be written over the heart.

  11. Questions for Discussion… • What is character? • How does character relate to self-concept? • When/how should character traits be applied to one’s life? • How is a person’s character reflected through his or her beliefs and actions.

  12. Self-Concept & Personal Growth • There is no secret formula for success. • We all have different values, goals, and priorities. • Different activities make us feel good about ourselves. • We all have different natural strengths and weaknesses.

  13. Self-Concept & Personal Growth • Steps for Personal Growth • What is important to me? • Influential people, values, goals, beliefs, priorities, etc. • What are my strengths & weaknesses? • Areas of excellence, areas of struggle

  14. Needs vs. Wants • Needs= basic items required for living. • All humans have basic needs. • Abraham Maslow identified 5 levels of human needs

  15. Needs vs. Wants • Wants are items that are desired but not needed for survival. • Most of our behaviors and actions are in relation to obtaining a want or need. • Our values, goals, and standards attribute to our differences in making decision based on wants and needs.

  16. Needs vs. Wants Activity • Divide your paper into 2 section: • 1 side is for your needs • 1 side is for your wants • List as many items as you can. • Pair-and-Share your Wants & Needs • Create a new 2 column list comparing your items with your partners • You can add and remove items. • Pair-and-Share Again!

  17. Questions for Discussion… • How are needs & wants prioritized? • What if your needs were not met? • What would happen if you received all of your wants? • How do un-met needs and wants affect our self-concept?

  18. Values • Values are the beliefs, feelings, and experiences a person considers to be important and desirable. • Values affect our behavior and decision making. • Our values are developed over time. Complete My Own Value System & Values Worksheet!

  19. Goals • Goals are the targets that we strive to achieve. • The goals that you set reflect your values. • You may have several goals at one time. • Short-term Goals can be reached in an hour, day or week. • Long-term Goals need several months or even years to reach them.

  20. Standards • Standards are accepted levels of achievement. • Your standards are directly related to your values and goals. • Your standards will be high for items that you value and for the goals that you want to achieve.

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