303 Self Image LP
DEVELOPING
SELF ESTEEM
AND A
POSITIVE
ATTITUDE
SOAR Program
2003
WHAT IS SELF ESTEEM?
Self esteem is a state of mind. It is the way you think and feel about yourself. Having high self esteem means having feelings of confidence, worthiness and positive regard for yourself. People with high self esteem feel good about themselves. They feel a sense of belonging and security. They respect themselves and appreciate others. They tend to be successful in life because they feel confident in taking on challenges and risking failure to achieve what they want. They have more energy for positive pursuits because their energy is not wasted on negative emotions, feelings of inferiority or working hard to take care of or please others at the expense of their own self-care.
The amount of self esteem you have depends on many factors -- how you were raised, parental attitudes, life experiences, etc. Sometimes people lose self esteem and feel bad about themselves because of failures or disappointments in life, or because of the way others in their lives have treated them. It is important to know that self-esteem can be gained at any time in life. Ideally, it happens in childhood; realistically, most people have to cultivate it later in life.
Why develop Self Esteem?
The rewards of developing self esteem include being able to take risks, having positive relationships, not being held back by fears and insecurities, pursuing your dreams and desires, making good choices and reaching your goals.
This module will give you practical methods to change the negative thoughts and behaviors that foster low self esteem and replace them with positive ones that build self esteem. Be sure to do all the exercises and d Discuss them with your counselor.
Feeling good about yourself is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity!
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WHAT CAUSES LOW SELF ESTEEM?
It is believed that low self esteem is caused, in part, by negative emotional responses.
Criticism, teasing, punishment and abuse, poverty,
SELF ESTEEM
AND A
POSITIVE
ATTITUDE
SOAR Program
2003
WHAT IS SELF ESTEEM?
Self esteem is a state of mind. It is the way you think and feel about yourself. Having high self esteem means having feelings of confidence, worthiness and positive regard for yourself. People with high self esteem feel good about themselves. They feel a sense of belonging and security. They respect themselves and appreciate others. They tend to be successful in life because they feel confident in taking on challenges and risking failure to achieve what they want. They have more energy for positive pursuits because their energy is not wasted on negative emotions, feelings of inferiority or working hard to take care of or please others at the expense of their own self-care.
The amount of self esteem you have depends on many factors -- how you were raised, parental attitudes, life experiences, etc. Sometimes people lose self esteem and feel bad about themselves because of failures or disappointments in life, or because of the way others in their lives have treated them. It is important to know that self-esteem can be gained at any time in life. Ideally, it happens in childhood; realistically, most people have to cultivate it later in life.
Why develop Self Esteem?
The rewards of developing self esteem include being able to take risks, having positive relationships, not being held back by fears and insecurities, pursuing your dreams and desires, making good choices and reaching your goals.
This module will give you practical methods to change the negative thoughts and behaviors that foster low self esteem and replace them with positive ones that build self esteem. Be sure to do all the exercises and d Discuss them with your counselor.
Feeling good about yourself is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity!
2
WHAT CAUSES LOW SELF ESTEEM?
It is believed that low self esteem is caused, in part, by negative emotional responses.
Criticism, teasing, punishment and abuse, poverty,