This document discusses self-concept and how it is developed. Self-concept is defined as how one understands and views themselves, including their abilities. A person's self-concept is influenced by internal feelings, beliefs about how others see them, and learned beliefs about their appearance and abilities from childhood. As children, people often internalize judgments from authority figures as beliefs about themselves, even if the judgments are untrue or harmful to self-esteem. To improve self-concept, the document recommends identifying strengths, developing positive attitudes, spending time with supportive people, and changing negative self-talk learned from past judgments.