Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 2

Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 2 Your Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 5 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

§ self-concept The way you view yourself overall § self-esteem How you feel about yourself § optimistic Having a positive attitude about the future § confidence Belief in your ability to do what you set out to do

In this lesson, you will be able to § explain what self-concept and self-esteem are. § describe the benefits of high self-esteem. § identify ways of improving self-esteem.

Skimming Headings in this Lesson Quickly look over the major • Your Self-Concept and minor headings in this • Your Self-Esteem lesson. Write a sentence or • Influences on Self-Esteem two describing what you think • Benefits of Self-Esteem this lesson will be about. • Building Self-Esteem

Your Self-Concept Your self-concept includes the way you see yourself as a student, as a friend, and a member of groups. self-concept The way you see yourself overall Your self-concept is based on external input from others as well as internal thoughts and experiences.

Your Self-Esteem Self-esteem is part of your self-concept. self-esteem How you feel about yourself High self-esteem helps you be confident around others.

Influences on Self-Esteem Messages you get from your environment The media Your own attitudes and the choices you make

Benefits of Self-Esteem Being optimistic is one of the benefits of having high self-esteem. optimistic Having a positive attitude about the future

Benefits of Self-Esteem Other benefits of self-esteem include: Taking care of yourself Enjoying meeting and being with others Increased opportunities Having confidence Belief in your ability to do what you set out to do

Building Self-Esteem Set realistic goals. Focus on what your are naturally good at. Ask for help when you need it. Accept that no one is perfect. Think positively.

Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Vocabulary What does optimistic mean?

Lesson 2 Review What I Learned List What are two benefits of high self-esteem?

Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Explain How can the media affect a person’s self-esteem?

Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Identify What is an individual’s self-concept based on?

Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Explain Why does thinking positively help to improve self-esteem?

Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Evaluate How can learning a new skill improve your self-esteem?

Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Infer Describe some character traits that people with high self-esteem have in common.

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