Boosting Self-Esteem: Benefits and Tips for Improvement
Understanding self-esteem, its benefits, and risks of low self-esteem are essential for personal growth. Developing high self-esteem can lead to increased self-respect, goal achievement, and willingness to try new things. On the other hand, low self-esteem can make individuals vulnerable to peer pressure and critical of themselves and others, increasing the risk of depression and unhealthy decisions. Tips for improving self-esteem include making a list of strengths and weaknesses, cultivating a support system, practicing positive self-talk, adopting healthy habits, setting goals, and engaging in new experiences. Using positive self-talk, acting with integrity, choosing supportive friends, and accepting oneself are key strategies for enhancing self-esteem.
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Building Your Self-Esteem Bellringer: What are the benefits of having a high self-esteem?
WHAT IS SELF-ESTEEM? Self-esteem is a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.
Benefits of High Self Esteem: Increased respect for yourself Increased ability to reach goals Increased willingness to try new things Increased feelings of value Risks of Low Self Esteem: Vulnerable to peer pressure More likely to make unhealthy decisions More likely to be critical of self and others Increased risk of depression and suicide
The Development of Self-Esteem Self-concept is a measure of how you view yourself. Your self-esteem affects the way you interpret messages from others. You can choose to view some negative messages as constructive criticism. Your self-esteem does not have to suffer from negative messages from others. You have the power to control your self-esteem.
1. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses 2. Develop a support system of friends 3. Practice positive self-talk 4. Practice good health habits 5. Avoid doing things just to go along with the crowd.
6. Give credit where credit is due. 7. Set short-term goals that will strengthen your weaknesses 8. Don t be afraid to try something new. 9. Nothing puts things in perspective better that volunteering for those in need010. If you experience defeat, don t dwell on it. 10. If you experience defeat, don t dwell on it. . Brush your self off and try again!
Improving Your Self-Esteem Use Positive Self-Talk Send positive messages to yourself. Act with Integrity Integrity means doing what you know is right. Choose Supportive Friends Your friends should acknowledge your strengths and support your goals. Accept Yourself Focus on your strengths and let go of weaknesses that you cannot change.
In your note book, write a quick reflection on what you think this means.
