Self-Esteem

Presented by:
Bailey Willoughby
What is self-esteem?
● “confidence in one's own worth or abilities;
self-respect.“
● Determines when we feel safe
who we are attracted to and even
what we find to be funny
High Self-Esteem vs. Low Self-Esteem
High Self-Esteem Low Self-Esteem
● Rational ● Irrational
● Realistic ● Unable to see
● Takes Risks reality
● Better coping ● Avoids any risk
skills ● Not as able to
● Expresses self cope
● Proves self
What are some causes of low self-esteem?
● Anxiety
● Depression
● Unsupportive parents
● Bullying / loneliness
● Stressful life events
What the results of low self-esteem?
● Problems with friendships
● Lowers work performances
● Drug abuse
● Alcohol abuse
● Lack of motivation
● Harming others (bullying)
● Cosmetic Surgery
Building high self-esteem
● Positive self affirmation (I can do this!)
● Try to get rid of the habit of self criticism (I’m not
manly enough vs. loving yourself for you)
● Learn to accept compliments!!!
● Forgive yourself (We all make mistakes, and
that’s okay!)
High internet use = lower self esteem
● “According to the Canadian Women’s Association, nine out of
10 girls say they feel pressure from the media to be thin.”
(globalnews.ca)

● Many people start to compare their lives to others (i.e. a person

is having the time of their life traveling but you are at home)

● “The survey found that the most common causes of insecurities

in men were excess weight (26% of men surveyed,) waistline,
height, muscles size and definition”
Bts UN Speech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTe4f-bBEKg
Activity time!!!

LOVE YOURSELF
 Work Cited
https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/self-esteem-and-teen
agers
https://cmhc.utexas.edu/selfesteem.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/201703/8-steps-
improving-your-self-esteem
https://globalnews.ca/news/3261027/high-internet-use-leads-to-low-self-esteem-study/
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jessica-lovejoy/body-image-issues-in-men_b_55149
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