2. What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem refers to
the way we see and
think about ourselves.
“Self-esteem is the picture we have of
ourselves.”
Involves a variety of
beliefs about the self
7. 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
Benefits of High Self Esteem:
•Increased respect for yourself
•Increased ability to reach goals
•Increased willingness to try new things
•Increased feelings of value
•Know your capabilities
8. Factors that affect Self–
Esteem
Own behaviour
How other people behave towards
us
The way we believe that others see
us.
13. LETS REVIEW
Self-esteem comes from every
experience of your life.
How you view yourself affects
everything you do in life.
High self-esteem gives you a GOOD
feeling about yourself.
Low self-esteem distorts your view of
yourself.
Self-esteem can be improved!
14. Key Messages
We all have different
attributes/qualities. Some
we like, and others we do
not.
Each of us is unique.
15. Key Messages
We can either learn to like the
parts we do not like OR to
change them.
WE HAVE A CHOICE!
16. Key Messages
By being aware of our
positive qualities we are
more sure of ourselves and
more able to accomplish
things.
17. Key Messages
Life Skills such as:
Self-Awareness,
Critical-Thinking,
Coping with Stress and
Emotions
can help us improve our Self-
Esteem.
18. Resources
This slide show was compiled from the
following slideshows:
http://www.slideshare.net/lalittandon/s
elf-esteem-26663650 By: Bonnie Evan
Escutin
http://www.slideshare.net/lalittandon/s
elf-esteem-26663650?qid=01852757-
ae8d-434a-ab80-
0d5816fe9d98&v=default&b=&from_se
arch=12 By: Lalit Tandon
