1. BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM
WILFREDO R. REYES, MPH
PSYCHOLOGIST

2. What is self esteem
Self- Esteem is the way you feel about
yourself. You create a picture of yourself
from feedback you receive from other
people; from the expectations of
society; and from your imagination of
the future.

3. Self esteem in Filipino
•Pagpapahalaga sa sarili, Pagpuri sa sarili,
Pagmamahal sa sarili, Pag-estima sa sarili, Pag-
ibig sa sarili
•Katagang ginagamit sa sikolohiya upang ipamalas
o ipasalamin o ipakita ang pangkalahatang
pagsusuring pandamdamin ng isang tao.
•Isa itong paghatol sa sarili pati isang kaasalan sa
pagharap sa sarili.
•Ang labis na pagpapahalaga sa sarili ay maaaring
humantong sa pagkapalalo o kapalaluan.

4. Basic strengths of a person
 Capacity to think, love and improve himself
 Capability to fulfill his/her goal and aspirations
 Freedom and responsibilities
 Uniqueness
 Sociability

5. Basic weaknesses of a person
 Too much pride
 Selfishness
 Laziness
 Irresponsible
 Inconsiderate of others
 Bad habits and vices

6. WAYS TO FEEL GREAT
ABOUT YOURSELF

7. 1. ACCEPT YOURSELF –
everyday when you get
up, say to yourself. . . .
“I am a worthwhile and
lovable person no
matter how many
mistakes I make.’’

8. 2. SET REALISTIC GOALS -
Try to make yourself
better, but set goals
that are within your
reach.

9. 3. FORGIVE YOURSELF & OTHERS –
To forgive yourself
and others, let go
of past feelings
of guilt or
resentment.

10. 4. EXPRESS YOUR FEELING:
Start with
being honest
with yourself.

11. 5. TRUST YOURSELF AND OTHERS –
Make an
agreement with
yourself to be
more responsible.

12. 6. TAP YOUR CREATIVITY
If you’ve never
failed, you have
never tried
anything new

13. 7. FIND SPIRITUALITY-
We can all increase
our self-esteem by
realizing we are
accepted and loved
by GOD

14. 8. APPRECIATE YOUR MIND-
We damage our self-
esteem by allowing
our mind to be filled
with negative
thoughts.

15. 9. LIKE YOUR BODY-
Your health and
appearance are
important parts of
your self-esteem.
Take care of your
health and you’ll feel
and look better.

16. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Reward
Children.
Give praise
and
recognition.

17. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Take children’s Ideas -
Feelings & Emotions
seriously Don't belittle
them by saying "You'll
grow out of it" or "It's
not as bad as you
think".

18. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Define Limits and
Rules Clearly.
Enforce them - but
allow flexibility for
your children
within these limits.

19. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Be A Good Role
Model. Let your
children know that
you feel good about
yourself. Also let them
see too that you can
make mistakes and
learn from them.

20. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Teach your children
how to deal with time
and money.
Help them spend time
wisely and budget
their money carefully.

21. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Have reasonable
expectations of
your child.
Help them to set
reachable goals
so they can
achieve success.

22. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Give Your
Children
Responsibility.
They will feel
useful - and
valued.

23. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Be Available
Give support
when children
need it

24. Ways To Raise Your Child's Self-
Esteem
Show them that what
they Do is Important
To You. Talk with them
about their activities
and interests. Go to
their games - parent's
day at school - drama
presentations - award
ceremonies for
example.

25. Your children will become
what you are; so be what
you want them to be.
-- David Bly

26. Thank for the
opportunity