Social Psychology

Submitted to: Miss Nirmal Javed

Submitted by: M. Zubair Afaq
OUTLINE
SELF-ESTEEM
 INGREDIENTS OF
SELF-ESTEEM
Howard University Research:

Average man thoughts(Negative/Positive) 60,000

times.
Thought
s
Feelings

Intuitions

Imaginations
 TERMS RELATED TO SELF-
ESTEEM
• Self-concept: Picture or perception in our
minds about our abilities and attributes.

• Self Efficacy: The set of beliefs that one can

perform adequately in a particular situation.
• Self-ideal: The way I would like to be.
• Self-actualization: The realization or fulfillment of
one's talents and potential.
• Self-awareness: knowledge and awareness of your
own personality or character.
 SELF-ESTEEM IS
NOT
1. Self Esteem is NOT dependent upon
what other people think about you.

2. Self Esteem is NOT egotism, arrogance,

narcissism/selfishness, or a desire to feel
superior to others.

3. Self Esteem is NOT temporary euphoria.

 HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
• Rational
• Realism
• Flexible
• Creative
• Independent
• Able to manage change
• Willing to admit and correct mistakes
• Seeks challenges
• Quicker to recover
 LOW SELF-ESTEEM
• Irrational
• Blind to reality
• Rigid
• Fearful of new & unfamiliar
• Inappropriate & conformity
• Defensive
• Over Complaint
• Seeks safety of familiar & undemanding
• Less aspiration
 BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
• Know yourself.
• Understand what makes you feel great.
• Recognize things that get you down.
• Set goals to achieve what you want.
• Develop trusting friendships that make you feel good.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
• Stand up for your believes and values.
• Help someone else.
• Take responsibility for your own actions.
 MY OPINION
• You are a unique individual. No one else is like
you in the whole world. This makes you special
already!
• Our time in this world is limited. Make it happen
for you so you leave your mark in history!
 THANK YOU

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