SELF ESTEEM & SELF

CONFIDENCE
Dr. Niraja Sarsawat
Assistant Professor
MNIT ,Jaipur
 Agenda
Define Self esteem • Define Self Confidence

• Self esteem & Self Confidence:

Self concept circle Difference

High Vs Low self esteem • Factors for Low self confidence

• High Vs Low
Advantages of good self
esteem • Confidence Boosters

Tips to develop Self • Steps for building self

esteem confidence
 Self-Esteem Is……
the way we see and think about ourselves.

 made up of all the experiences and interpersonal relationships

you’ve had in your life.

Everyone you’ve ever met has added to or taken away from

how you see yourself!
Traits of High Self Esteem
They like to meet new people.
They don’t worry about how others will judge them.
They have the courage to express themselves and are
magnets of positive opportunities.
Their lives are enriched with each new encounter.
They meet new ideas with interest .
 Low Self Esteem
They don’t believe in themselves & see themselves failing
before they begin.
They have a hard time forgiving their mistakes and make
themselves pay the price forever.
They believe they can never be as good as they should be
or as others and are dissatisfied with their lives.
They are afraid to show their creativity because they will
be ridiculed and therefore spend most of their time alone.
They complain and criticize and worry about everything
and do nothing.
Advantages of Good Self Esteem
Leader
to
others
Change Accept
the bad failure

Doesn’t
Apprecia Good submit
te Self to
life Esteem peer
pressure

Willing
Is not
to try
a threat
new
Is high to others
things
on self
confiden
ce
 Identify with people, books, videos, etc., that build your self-esteem

 Think positively & dress well

 Set and achieve easy goals

 Eat a proper diet & take adequate rest

 “Act as if” you possess traits you would like to have

 Observe people with good self esteem

 Handle things one at a time

 Use criticism constructively

 Ask for help & share your skills with others

 Practice your talent & learn new things

 Post self-improvement reminders in obvious places

 Do not say negative things about yourself & reward yourself often
 Self Confidence
An Attitude that allows one to have a positive yet a
realistic view of situations

Makes people believe in themselves and not others.

Makes people take risk

Makes people respect themselves first.

Characterized by: self esteem, assertiveness, optimism,

eagerness, affection, pride, independence, trust, the ability
to handle criticism.
Self Esteem VS Self Confidence
 Self Esteem is how much you
like yourself, how you see
yourself.  What we see when
we look in the mirror.
 Self esteem is somewhat
passive and isn’t something
others can observe in you.
 Self confidence is more active,
and describes our abilities and
willingness to interact with the
world around us.
 Self Confidence is something
that others can observe in you
High and Low Self Confidence
High Self Confidence
Doing what you believe to be right,
even if others mock or criticize you
for it.
Being willing to take risks and go
the extra mile to achieve better
things.
Admitting your mistakes and
vowing to learn from them.
Waiting for others to congratulate
you on your accomplishments.
Accepting compliments graciously.
“Thanks, I really worked hard on
that prospectus. I’m pleased you
recognize my efforts.”
Low Self-Confidence
Governing your behavior based on
what other people think.
Staying in your comfort zone,
fearing failure and so avoid taking
risks.
Working hard to cover up
mistakes and praying that you can
fix the problem before anyone is
the wiser.
Extolling your own virtues as often
as possible to as many people as
possible.
Dismissing compliments
offhandedly. “Oh that prospectus
was nothing really, anyone could
have done it.”
Strategies for Improving Self
Confidence
Emphasize Your Strengths

Take Risks Without Fear

Use Self Talk

Self Evaluate

Ask For Constructive Feedback

Love Yourself !!!!

 Tips for Self Confidence
1. Dress well & be relaxed

2. Br prepared for the worst

3. Reward yourself and compliment your peers and bosses

4. Set SMART goals

5. Maintain a positive attitude

6.Listen to motivational speeches and write down your strengths.

7. Develop your own confidence by sharing and learning from others

8.Contribute to work and society actively

9.Be humble and accept positive and negative feedback gracefully

10.Ask Questions & Clarify doubts – No question is dumb

Any Queries?