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Self-Esteem & Preventing Violence
Self-Esteem Self-esteem: • ___________________ • Self-esteem has a direct effect on all aspects of your health. • How we feel about ourselves can influence how we live our lives. • ___________________
Self-Esteem • Self-esteem is all about how much people ______ themselves, the pride they feel in themselves, and how worthwhile they feel • Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act: • making friends more easily • ______________________________
Self-Esteem ____________ Speaks up Respects self and others Has confidence Tries new things Feels valuable to society Adjusts to change Feels optimistic Makes decisions based on value ___________________ • • People with healthy self-esteem are able to feel good about themselves, appreciate their own worth, and take pride in their abilities, skills, and accomplishments. _____________ • • Feels insecure Disrespects others Vulnerable to peer pressure Not feeling valuable Feels depressed Fears failure Abuses drugs or alcohol Behaves destructively __________________ People with low self-esteem may feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they can't do well in anything.
Body Image • Body image is how someone feels about his or her own physical appearance. • For many people, especially those in their early teens, body image can be closely linked to self-esteem. WHY? • _____________________________________________
How Self-Esteem Develops • How does the environment around you affect your self esteem? • Teachers and friends • Sports & other achievements • ________________ • When does your self esteem start to develop? • As a young child • When is the most critical time for the development of self-esteem?
Self-Esteem -Steps to Improving Self-Esteem • • • Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. Aim for accomplishments rather than perfection. _______________________ Try new things. Recognize what you can change and what you can't. Set goals. _______________________ Make a contribution. Exercise! Have Fun!
