SELF-ESTEEM

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

INDIVIDUALS WITH A STRONG SELF- ESTEEM

Know their own capabilities

Have feelings of being valued and

worthwhile

Show healthy growth and development

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

FACTORS WHICH AFFECT SELF–ESTEEM

Own behaviour

How other people behave towards us

The way we believe that others see

us.

KEY MESSAGES

We all have different

attributes/qualities.

Some we like, and

others we do not.

We can either learn to like

the parts we do not like or

to change them.

WE HAVE A CHOICE!

KEY MESSAGES

By being aware of our

positive qualities we are

more sure of ourselves

and more able to

accomplish things.

KEY MESSAGES

Focus on “Positive Self-Esteem”

KEY MESSAGES

Life Skills such as Self-

Awareness, Critical-

Thinking, Coping with

Stress and Emotions can

help us improve our Self-

Esteem.

KEY MESSAGES