BUILDING

SELF - ESTEEM
SELF- ESTEEM
Is the acceptance of ourselves for who and what we are. It
is associated with the belief that we are worthwhile, capable
and useful no matter what happened in our life.
It is the foundation of productive personality development.
It is fragile, easily destroyed, and in need of constant renewal.
POSITIVE ACTION/S POSITIVE THOUGHTS

• ‘I AM A GOOD PERSON”
• “I AM A GOOD PARENT”
• “I CAN DO IT”
• “I LIKE WHO I AM”
• I AM A GOOD ROLE MODEL FOR MY CHILDREN”
• TYPES OF SELF-ESTEEM

• STRONG/HIGH SELF-
ESTEEM
Individuals with
strong self-esteem are
able to relate to others in
a friendly, understanding
manner, build healthy
relationship, find
themselves contented
and happy.
WEAK/LOW SELF-ESTEEM
Individuals with weak self-esteem have a negative self-image
and a poor self-concept.
STRENGTHENING SELF-ESTEEM

Self-esteem is a quality that can be strengthened at any point

in life regardless of age, educational background and social
standing.
GIVE POSITIVE STROKES GENEROUSLY
Appreciation in the form of words (compliments)
Facial expression (smile)
Gestures (pat)

Positive strokes help in strengthening the self-esteem of

the recipient as well as the giver.
FACE YOUR PROBLEMS

Facing your problem increases your confidence.

• KNOW WHAT YOU WANT AND ASK FOR IT

You deserve your dreams to come true. Set realistic goals and
practical ones. If you set unrealistic goals you will only meet
failure. This will lead to frustration. Set reachable goals, as
they will give you a feeling of success that will help you to reach
more difficult goals later.
• FORGET YOUR FAILURES

Avoid making the same mistakes

again but don’t limit yourself by
assuming you failed before so
you can’t succeed this time. Try
again. You’re wiser and stronger.
Don’t be trapped in the past.
DO GOOD THINGS
Do good deed for someone everyday without telling anybody.

LOVE YOURSELF
If you have done something good reward yourself. Learn to take
compliments and be positive. Remember, what you think of
yourself will affect what you feel for others.
Why is Self-Esteem an Important Life Skills?

• High self-esteem can contribute to a good decision

making
• Act appropriately and independently in a conflict
situation.
• Self-esteem being influenced by the feedback of others
will flourish in an atmosphere that is positive and
supportive
• Self-esteem can be high or low according to the events
and circumstances in our lives.
 THANK YOU!
MYRALYN MAURICIO.PENTECOSTES
Banga National High School