Self-Esteem

By: Asad Ali Bushra Nabeel Wisha Anique

Submitted to: Ms.Tayyaba Zulfiqar

CONTENTS
• Self Esteem
• What is self esteem
• Concept of self
• Types of self esteem
• Self esteem vs. self confidence
• Low self esteem and quality of life
• Self esteem building
• Six Pillars of self esteem
• Conclusion
SELF-ESTEEM
You yourself, as much as anybody else, as much as anybody in
the entire universe deserve your love.
WHAT IS SELF-ESTEEM?
Definition:
• Picture or perception of ourselves, a person’s mental model of
his or her abilities and attributes.
• It is the confidence in one’s own worth.
 CONCEPT OF SELF
• Self concept is what you understand about yourself.

It includes:
• Your social character or abilities
• Your physical appearance and your body image
• Your thinking
YOUR WORTH…
YOU ARE IMPORTANT!

• Do not ever doubt your worth!

• You exist for a reason!
• You are here because you are needed!
“ REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES.”
 TYPES OF SELF ESTEEM
1. LOW SELF ESTEEM
UNHAPPY CHILDHOOD
POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
FINANCIAL TROUBLE

2-HIGH SELF ESTEEM

POSITIVE ATTITUDE
SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY
ACCEPTING YOURSELF

3- INFLATED SELF ESTEEM

ACTING SUPERIOR TO OTHERS
UNREALISTIC EVALUATION
STATE OF DELUSION
 SELF-ESTEEM VS SELF CONFIDENCE
• Self esteem refers to how you feel about yourself overall
• Self confidence is how you feel about your abilities and
can vary from situation to situation.
 “Confidence in one’s own worth and abilities”
• Self esteem refers to how you feel about yourself overall;
how much esteem, positive regard and self love you
have.
• Self esteem is the way people think about themselves,
and how worthwhile they feel.
LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND QUALITY OF LIFE
• Negative feelings
• Fear of Trying
• Fear of Judgement
• Low Resilience
• Lack of Self-Care
• Self-Harming Behavior
SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING
• Take yourself Positively
• Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
• Acknowledge the Positive
• Appreciate your Special Qualities
• Forget the Past and Stop Worrying
• Exercise
• Have Fun
SEEK OUT SUPPORT TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM
• Talk to a trusted friend or a loved one
• See a doctor
• Read books on Self-Development
• Discuss your issues and get advice from a therapist
SIX PILLARS OF SELF ESTEEM
• The Practice of Living Consciously
• The Practice of Self-Acceptance
• The Practice of Self-Responsibility
• The Practice of Self-Assertiveness
• The Practice of Living Purposefully
• The Practice of Personal Integrity
CONCLUSION
• Self esteem is the basic part of human life
• It should be maintained in any manner
• Self Concept is not fixed permanently
• Room for improvement and change for the better
• Clarification of all the negative critics
• Creating a positive image