NAME GAME

Write the first three letters of your name

vertically on a piece of paper. Use each
letter as the first letter in an adjective that
describes you.
Ex.
T - talkative
O - observant
M mysterious
http://www.ehow.com/how_12188697_give-crea
tive-selfintroduction.html

Self-Concept Development
Part 1: Self-Image and SelfConfidence

Self-Concept

the whole set of attitudes, opinions, and

cognitions that a person has of
himself/herself
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/self-concept

Self-Image
-one's own idea of oneself or sense of
one's worth.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/self%20image?s=t

Self-Confidence
-confidence in oneself and in one's
powers and abilities .
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence

Self Esteem is Learned

It is a skill you can learn, and just like
any skill you have to practice, and
practice some more to master it.

Self Esteem is Given

On the other hand, high self esteem is also a

natural gift.
Instinctively you know your worth when you are
born into this world. A baby has no fears about
his future skills or what people will think about
him. The concept of failure doesn't exist. It
tries, falls and tries again until the child
succeeds.

http://www.growing-self-esteem.com/gratitudelist.html

My Attitude of
Gratitude
1. Write down 10 things you are
grateful for in your life.
2. Describe each one in at least 20
words.
3. Don't forget to mention the little
facts for they are easily taken for
granted.

Self Esteem
STRENGHTS

What do I like about who I am?

What am I good at; skills and talents?
What positive characteristics do I have?
What do I have achieved in my life;
accomplishments?
What are the successes in my life?

Self Esteem
Make compliments
What do others say they like about me?
What are some attributes I like in others that I also
have in common with?
If someone shared my identical characteristics, what
would I admire in them?
How might someone who cared about me describe
me?
What do I think my friends like best about me?
What compliments would I make myself?

Self Appreciation
Mechanics:
Make your Appreciation List by starting each
sentence with:
1. 'I am so proud of myself for...'.
Fill in every aspect of your life where you know you
choose the right thing to do to contribute like
Ex. 'I am so proud of myself for getting out of bed
and prepare breakfast even though the bed was
warm and I didn't want to get out'.
NOTE: If you have a hard time finding things to be
proud of make a list of all the things you do all
day long and you surely know what to feel pride
for.
http://familyservices.bc.ca/professionals-a-educators/jessies-legacy/resources-for-educators/curric
ulum/180-body-image-and-self-esteem-unit-for-planning-10

Mechanics
On the other hand, high self esteem is also a natural gift. You don't have
to learn it. You got it already but it's covered by dirt. You mostly have to
unlearn what is blocking you, getting the dirt off.
Instinctively you know your worth when you are born into this world. A
baby has no fears about his future skills or what people will think about
him. The concept of failure doesn't exist. It tries, falls and tries again
untill the child succeeds. Maybe because it doesn't think in ways of
approval and rejection there's no problem. It is just driven and focused
on getting the job done.
When we grow older it is mainly removing a limiting way of thinking
that uncovers all our power and unstop us from growing to our
unlimited possibilites.
So in many cases not-thinking can do a tremendous job in growing back
to this natural state of high self esteem. Purposeful focused thinking
does the same.

Body Image and Self Esteem

http://familyservices.bc.ca/professionals-a-educators/jessies-legacy/resources-for-educators/curriculum/180-body-image-and-self-esteem-unit-for-planning-10

Self-esteem is the value that one

places on oneself. It is developed
through childhood and continues to
be shaped by significant others in
our lives. Many things contribute to a
positive self-esteem: personal
interests, social activities, talents,
relationships, abilities and physical
appearance.

Body Image and Self Esteem

http://familyservices.bc.ca/professionals-a-educators/jessies-legacy/resources-for-educators/curriculum/180-body-image-and-self-esteem-unit-for-planning-10

 Is it possible to be good looking and

not well liked? (Yes) How so?
Is it possible to be not traditionally
attractive, but very well liked? (Yes)
How so?

Activity #1 Who am I
What else is there to a persons self concept, besides a
persons body image? Brainstorm ideas with students about
what kinds of things make a person who they are: (C1, C5)
Skills - athletic, musical, creative, language ability,
computers/technology skills, and the like
Intelligence academic, sense of humour, quick wit,
problem solving, and the like .
Personality caring, sensitive, confident, fun, carefree,
conscientious, responsible, good listener, leader,
truthful/honest, sharing, friendly, and the like
Values things I believe, things of importance, (i.e. family,
money, religion/spirituality, integrity, friendships, honesty,
etc)

Activity
Make 3 headings on a one whole
piece of paper: Skills, Personality,
Values.
Fill in as many positive qualities of
themselves as they can under each
heading.