This document discusses self-esteem and mental health. It defines self-worth as the inherent value that everyone is born with. Good mental health involves accepting yourself and others, managing emotions, and dealing with life's challenges. Characteristics of good mental health include a sense of belonging, purpose, positive outlook, and self-sufficiency. The document discusses self-esteem and how it relates to self-image, ideal self, and perceptions of how others see you. Positive self-talk can improve self-esteem while negative self-talk can lower it. Factors like media, goals, expectations, and relationships also impact self-esteem. Improving self-esteem involves choosing supportive relationships, focusing on strengths

1. Self-Esteem

2. Bell-Ringer“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”What does this statement mean to you?Do you know where this statement comes from?

3. Self WorthSelf-worthis the inherent value that everyone is born with. We are all human beings, we all have worth.

4. Everyone has the same amount of worth.

5. Can’t be taken from you.

6. You cannot lose your worth, but you can lose sight of your worth.

7. We are all unique individuals with unique talents.

8. We all have something to contribute and we all have faults.Mental & Emotional HealthMental/emotional health: the ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life.Resilient: the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis.

9. Characteristics of Good Mental/Emotional HealthSense of belonging

10. Feeling close to those who provide you with support.

11. Sense of purpose

12. Recognizing you have value and importance as a person lets you set and reach goals.

13. Positive outlook

14. Seeing the bright side of life reduces stress and increases your chances of success.

15. Self-sufficiency

16. Having the confidence to make responsible decisions promotes your sense of independence and self-assurance.

17. Healthy self-esteem

18. Having healthy self-esteem helps you accept and recover from difficulties and failures.Getting to Know MeWorksheet + Discussion (10 minutes)Self-EsteemSelf-esteemis how much you value, respect and feel confident about yourself.Self-esteemis a combination of self-image, ideal-self, and Pygmalion-self.Self-Image: what we perceive ourselves to beIdeal-Self: how we want to beHero identificationPygmalion-Self: our perception of what we believe other people think of us.I am not what I think I am I am not what you think I amI am what I think you think I am

19. Amy Video (1 minute)Social Mirror ActivityCompletion + Discussion (10-15 minutes)

20. http://youtu.be/LbBniswx5Ys

21. <iframe width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gUsKIApTewQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Self-TalkSelf-talk is the encouragement or criticism that 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.”Self Talk:NormalEmotional reactionsAffects Self-EsteemPositive or NegativeReplace negative thoughts with positive thoughts.Be optimistic about yourself, rather than pessimistic!

22. Factors Affecting Your Self EsteemMedia (Dove Evolution Video) (10 minutes)Goal SettingSelf-TalkDefinition of SuccessAccomplishmentExpectations (Realistic vs. Unrealistic)Work EthicAttitudeFamilyFriends

27. What messages is the media sending to men?What effect do these messages have?