Self-concept refers to a person's overall mental image or perception of themselves, while self-esteem is the value that one places on oneself based on that self-concept. The document discusses developing a positive self-concept and high self-esteem through recognizing personal accomplishments, setting attainable goals, focusing on strengths, and surrounding oneself with positive relationships that provide support rather than tearing one down. Maintaining a positive self-view involves being aware of influences, respecting oneself, taking responsibility for one's choices and goals, and upholding principles and values.

1. Self Concept and
Self-Esteem

2. WHY study:
SELF-CONCEPT
SELF-ESTEEM
 To have a more positive self-awareness
 To see yourself honestly and to like or at least
accept yourself
 To remove the internal barriers that keep you
from doing your best.

3. What is the
difference between
Self-Concept
Self-Esteem
and

4. Your VIEW of yourself - -
The ENTIRE picture...
S L O W L Y
It changes

5. You see
yourself
as a
LOVEABLE and
WORTHWHILE
person…
POSITIVE

6. POSITIVE
Setsgoals
Take
tim
e to
acknow
ledge personal
ccom
plishm
ents
Persistent –
keeps
trying
–
finds new
w
ays to
do
things
Asksquestions
of people with

7. You feel
uncertain and
uncomfortable
about yourself - -
-
you fear possible
NEGATIVE

8. of people with
NEGATIVE
Blaming others. What better
way to deny our
weaknesses than to blame
others for our problems or
for the world's problems?
Being an overly nice
people-pleaser or
rescuer or self-
sacrificing martyr.
Jump to
conclusions
Look at only one detail
and disregard the big
picture
Magnify faults Minimize achievements

9. Recognize what YOU
have accomplished
each step of the way
Set ATTAINABLE
goals based on your
WANTS and NEEDS
List and develop YOUR
personal strengths
and abilities
LOOK FOR
positive relationships
with others

10. The way YOU
THINK and FEEL
about yourself
Can change from
MOMENT t o

11. Feeling
POSITIVELY
about
yourself,
your actions,
and your

12. HIGH
of people with
More ambitious
in what onehopes to
experience in life
Seeks the challenge
of worthwhile and
demanding goals
More capable of
having open, honest
and appropriate
communications
with others
Self-confident –
wants to be with
other self-confident
people.

13. Feeling
NEGATIVELY
about
yourself,
your actions,
and your

14. of people with
LOW
Fearful of change –
seeks the safety of
the familiar andundemanding
Uncertain of
own thoughts
and feelings
Feels anxious
about the
listener’s
response
People with low self-
esteem are often drawn to
each other – these
relationships are often
destructive – hurtful rather
than helpful

15. Seek to understand whatever has an
influence on your life – be aware of the
world around you
Be respectful toward yourself – refuse to
reject yourself
Recognize that you are the source of your
own choices, actions – YOU make your life
what it is

16. Exhibit your principles of behavior to others.
Keep your promises and honor your
commitments
Take responsibility for identifying your
goals
Stand up for your values and feelings –
find appropriate ways to express them