Developing self confidence and self esteem in attaining
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The document discusses developing self-confidence and self-esteem in attaining career choices. It defines self-confidence as believing in one's own abilities, while defining self-esteem as one's perception of their own worth. Both concepts are closely related, as those with low self-confidence tend to also have low self-esteem. The document outlines ways to build self-esteem, such as having role models, receiving praise, and setting and achieving goals. In contrast, it discusses how self-esteem can be destroyed through negative self-talk, comparisons to others, and relationship issues. Maintaining high self-esteem provides benefits like courage and leadership skills, while low self-esteem can lead to
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- 1. Developing self confidenceDeveloping self confidence and self esteem in attainingand self esteem in attaining career choicescareer choices By Iman Rashid Shija A student, St. University of Tanzania 0766 872 181 0787 510 360
- 2. What do we mean by selfWhat do we mean by self confidence and self esteem?confidence and self esteem? • Self confidence: The belief that you can achieve success and competence. In other words – believing yourself to be capable. Self-confidence might be in reference to specific tasks or a more wide ranging attitude you hold about your abilities in life. 12/01/201512/01/2015 22imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 3. What do we mean by selfWhat do we mean by self confidence and self esteem? Cont..confidence and self esteem? Cont.. • Self esteem: Your opinion of your self and your worth. In other words, your perception of your valueas a person, particularly with regard to the work you do, your status, achievements, purpose in life, your perceived place in the social order, potential for success, strengths and weaknesses; how you relate to others and your ability to stand on your own feet. 12/01/201512/01/2015 33imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 4. What is the difference between selfWhat is the difference between self confidence and self esteem?confidence and self esteem? • Both self confidence and self esteem relate to your perception of yourself, the former relates to your perception of your abilities and the latter relates to your perception of your worth or value. • •Both concepts are closely related and those with low self confidence will often have low self esteem and vice versa. 12/01/201512/01/2015 44imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 5. Self-Esteem…What’s it made of?Self-Esteem…What’s it made of? • Your self-esteem is made up of all the experiences and interpersonal relationships you’ve had in your life. Everyone you’ve ever met has added to or taken away from how you see yourself! 12/01/201512/01/2015 55imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 6. How is self-esteem built &How is self-esteem built & destroyed?.destroyed?. • How is build. •Having a good role model. •Praise & compliments. •Focusing on the positive. •Keeping criticism to a minimum. •Setting & achieving goals. •Positive self talk. “It matters not what a person is born, but whom they choose to be.” 12/1/201512/1/2015 66imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 7. Physical Activity. •Forgive one’s self for past mistakes. •Practice your talents or skills. •Learn new things. •Plenty of rest and relaxation. How self esteem is build Cont…How self esteem is build Cont… 12/01/201512/01/2015 77imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com "Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you."
- 8. How self esteem is destroyedHow self esteem is destroyed • Comparing yourself to others. • Negative role models • Putting yourself down (negative self talk / criticism). • Put downs from others, especially significant others. • Underestimating your capabilities. • Having perfectionistic expectations of yourself. • Constant failure. • Relationship breakdowns. • Poor diet, lack of exercise, poor sleeping habits.12/01/201512/01/2015 88imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 9. Characteristic of high self -Characteristic of high self - esteemesteem •They like to meet new people. •They don’t worry about how others will judge them. •They have the courage to express themselves. •Their lives are enriched with each new encounter. •They are nicer to be around. •Their ideas are met with interest because others want to hear what they have to say. •They make good leaders! •They appreciate life and are willing to try new things -they are magnets to positive opportunities! •Have less mental health problems People with high self-esteem have an “I think I can”attitude! 12/01/201512/01/2015 99imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 10. Characteristics of low self –Characteristics of low self – esteem.esteem. –They are afraid to show their creativity because they will be ridiculed. –They are dissatisfied with their lives. –They spend most of their time alone. –They complain and criticize. –They worry about everything and do nothing. –Have more incidences of mental health issues like depression, stress and anxiety. People with low self-esteem have an “I can’t do it”attitude. 12/01/201512/01/2015 1010imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 11. –They don’t believe in themselves. –They see themselves failing before they begin. –They have a hard time forgiving their mistakes and make themselves pay the price forever. –They believe they can never be as good as they should be or as others. 12/01/201512/01/2015 1111imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com "Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision with action can change the world." Nelson Mandela.
- 12. What are the dangers of poor self esteem?What are the dangers of poor self esteem? •Self esteem is essential for psychological survival. Without some measure of self worth, life can be extremely painful. •It led into poor formation of judgements. • Having poor esteem can result in feeling out of control and feeling like a victim - ignored, excluded, unimportant, insignificant and unloved. •Poor self esteem can lead to internalising the criticism of others (taking it to heart) 12/01/201512/01/2015 1212imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com
- 13. What are the dangers of poorWhat are the dangers of poor self esteem? Cont...self esteem? Cont... • Can affect a person’s performance at work or at school. • Personal self-care might also be affected • People with low self-esteem might not engage in many leisure or recreational activities, •They might have difficulty speaking up for themselves and their needs •They might often feel sad, depressed, anxious, guilty, ashamed, frustrated, and angry 12/01/201512/01/2015 1313imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com •“There is no failure except in no longer trying”
- 14. THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT AWAY—EVERYTHINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT AWAY—EVERY DAY—TO RAISE YOUR SELF-ESTEEMDAY—TO RAISE YOUR SELF-ESTEEM 12/01/201512/01/2015 imanrashid91@yahoo.comimanrashid91@yahoo.com 1414 • Pay attention to your own needs and wants. • Listen to what your body, your mind, and your heart are telling you. • Exercise • Do personal hygiene tasks that make you feel better about yourself. • Spend time with people who make you feel good about yoursel people who treat you well “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama