Self Esteem can be described by how you feel about yourself. How confident are you? always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
1. I avoid looking into someone's eyes when I talk to them. always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
2. I think people think I’m boring. always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
3. I’m afraid of failing and disappointing my family. always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
4. I can say no if my friends ask me to do something for them and I don’t want to. always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
5. I’m not afraid to share my opinion in class even if its not what everyone else is saying. always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
6. I prefer not doing something than trying to do it and make a bunch of mistakes. always sometimes I don’t know Not really never
Add your score up and see how you did. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
How to build confidence in yourself and others. • Communicate your intention or ideas clearly • Be assertive • Complete your tasks in good time • Get involved in your community • Make good decisions • Affirm or encourage others
1. A lady putting on her makeup
2. Saying no to drinking alcohol
3. Opening a bottle of water
4. NOT eating the vegetables on your plate.
5. Washing the dishes after supper
6. Getting dressed for school on a Monday.
7. Getting dressed for school on a Friday.
8. Sharing your chocolate with a friend.
9. Asking your friend to sleep over at your house.
10. Helping your brother with homework.
REFLECTION • Which aspects of your self do you need to develop? • What are your strengths and weaknesses? • Describe what you could do to strengthen one of these weaknesses.