SelfEsteem Development

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Self-Esteem Development Many students are
burdened by fear and self-doubt that they are
unable to function in school and cant be
successful in their future career. They suffer
from low self-esteem. What is self-esteem? A
unique internal self-rating self-confidence,
sense of personal worth, belief in ones
capability (not lack of intelligence). Related
to personal integrity, self-discipline,
motivation/determination, doing your best,
I-can-do-it spirit. The Nature of
Self-Esteem Symptoms of low self-esteem Avoid
testing situations, Unwilling to take risks,
Extremely conservative, Not confident or
assertive in action/speech/posture,
Negative/pessimistic, Disorderly eating/drinking
behavior, Alcohol/drug abusing, Dysfunctional
personal relationships, Overly aggressive at
times, People with high self-esteem consider
themselves as positive, capable, competent, and
worthy. But self-esteem can change, can be
enhanced.
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Self-Esteem Is Affected By Life Events
External events divorce, job loss, a death in
the family Internal changes illness,
stress, memories of past incidents Success in
important life areas. Your self-esteem is
strengthened through a general self-rating
worthiness as well as proven success and
competence in areas that are important to
you. Some Important Dimensions (Life Areas ) of
Self-Esteem Academic Performance Work
Performance Intelligence Sociability Family
Relationships Love Relationships Physical
Self Emotional Self Sports/Music/Art/Drama/Da
nce/Speech/,,, Religious Activity Prioritize
the two to three life areas on which you would
most like to focus your attention.
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The Circle Model - Understanding the factors that
contribute to the development of
self-esteem.
They are interrelated and
interdependent!
Core Self Inherited Characteristics
Cultural Values
Family of Origin Caregivers Impact
Family
Peer Group Friends, Classmates, Teachers,
Co-workers,
Core Self
Peer
Group
of Origin
Influence
Society at Large Culture, Media,