Self-esteem

1. SELF-ESTEEM

2. DEFINITION
Greek word meaning "reverence for self."
Reflects a person's overall sense of value
and self-worth
Involves a variety of beliefs about the self

3. INDIVIDUALS WITH A
STRONG SELF- ESTEEM
Know their own capabilities
Have feelings of being valued and worthwhile
 Show healthy growth and development

4. INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW
SELF - ESTEEM
Feel that others don’t respect / value them
Are less capable of responding to others
Are unable to control their personal life or to
make decisions

5. FACTORS WHICH AFFECT
SELF–ESTEEM
Own behaviour
How other people behave towards us
The way we believe that others see us.

6. KEY MESSAGES
We all have different
attributes/qualities. Some we
like, and others we do not.

7. KEY MESSAGES
We can either learn to like the parts
we do not like or to change them.
WE HAVE A CHOICE!

8. KEY MESSAGES
By being aware of our positive
qualities we are more sure of
ourselves and more able to
accomplish things.

9. KEY MESSAGES
Focus on
“Positive Self-Esteem”

10. KEY MESSAGES
Life Skills such as Self-Awareness,
Critical-Thinking, Coping with
Stress and Emotions can help us
improve our Self-Esteem.