The document discusses self-esteem, defining it as how individuals perceive their worth and feelings of self-competence. It outlines characteristics of both high and low self-esteem, factors that influence it, and strategies for enhancement, such as positive self-talk, setting goals, and accepting oneself. The importance of personal aspirations, feedback, and social environment in shaping self-esteem is also emphasized.

1. SELF-ESTEEM
PRESENTED BY
ISMAIL ZABEEHULLA J
SEC A
DMS I YEAR

2. What is self-esteem?
 Briggs: How a person feels about himself, his
overall judgment of himself, how much he likes
his particular person.
 James Battle: The perception the individual
possesses of his own worth.
 One’s feelings of self-competence and self-worth

3. Self-esteem is multidimensional:

4. Self Talk :
 The encouragement or criticism you give yourself
 The Law of Positive Self-Talk states: “You can
change who you are by changing what you say
when you talk to your mind.”

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE
WITH HIGH SELF-ESTEEM :
 Worthy of living
 Self-confident
 Accept themselves unconditionally
 Seek continuous self-improvement
 Have peace within themselves
 Enjoy good interpersonal relationships
 Tolerate frustrations well
 Willing to take calculated risks
 Loving and lovable.

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE
WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM :
 Poor risk taker
 Afraid of competitions or challenges
 Sarcastic
 Non-assertive
 Lack initiative
 Pessimistic
 Shy
 Indecisive
 Lack self-acceptance
 Feel unlovable

7. 7
FACTORS INFLUENCING SELF-ESTEEM :
Personal
Aspirations
Feedback from
other people
Self-Beliefs
Academic
Achievement
Physical
Appearance SELF-ESTEEM
Family
Environment
Task proficiency and
accomplishments

8. 8
HOW TO ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM
CREATING
A POSITIVE
SELF-IMAGE
Practicing
Self-
Renewal
Gaining
Self-
Awareness
Learning
Self-
Acceptance
Taking
Charge of
Your
Life
Managing
Yourself
With
Success

9. Ways to improve self-esteem :
 Good Friends
 Focus on the positive aspects about yourself
 Supportive self-talk
 Work toward accomplishments rather than perfection
 Mistakes are learning opportunities
 Try new activities
 Set goals
 Exercise regularly
 Volunteer
 Accept that which you can not change.