The document discusses the concepts of self-concept, self-esteem, and self-ideal, outlining how they are built and destroyed. It provides tips for improving self-esteem, such as identifying positive influences, setting goals, and embracing personal growth. The text emphasizes the importance of aligning values with actions to enhance self-esteem and overall happiness.

1. Understanding Self PRESENTED BY:- wilsontom.blogspot.com

2. Definitions Self-concept: Picture or perception of ourselves Self Esteem: Feelings we have about ourselves Self-ideal: The way we would like to be

3. How is self-concept build & destroyed Building Find a good role model Praise & compliments Focus on the positive Keep criticism to a minimum Set & achieve goals Destroyed Comparing yourself to others Putting yourself down Drug abuse

4. Tips for building Self Esteem Identify with people, books, videos, television shows, etc., that build your self-esteem Build others – give sincere compliments often Think positively Set and achieve goals Do something challenging each day Look your best Do something for someone else Learn a new skill “ Act as if” you possess traits you would like to have Observe self-concept people Handle things one at a time Use criticism constructively Ask for help – take advantage of learning opportunities. Allow personal growth time each day Post self-improvement reminders. Do not say negative things about yourself Reward yourself often List your accomplishments each evening Volunteer to share your skills with others

5. How do values and morals fit into feeling good about yourself? Knowing yourself is a prerequisite to a good self esteem Discover your values – a value is something you strongly believe in Live by what you value – the closer your values come to your actions the happier you will be.

6. You become which you think about most.

7. Advantages of a good Self Esteem Change the bad Appreciate life Willing to try new things Believes in self Is not a threat to others Doesn’t submit to peer pressure Accept failure Leader to others Good Self Esteem

8. No one can Make you feel inferior Without your Consent. Eleanor Roosevelt

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