Self-Esteem

What do you think self-esteem is?

Self-Esteem:

A person’s overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own

worth

Benefits of High Self-Esteem• Accept yourself for who you are• Realistic view of strengths and weaknesses• Maintain a positive attitude even when they fail

at a task• You will be more likely to eat well, exercise

regularly, and avoid risky behavior• More likely to set goals for yourself• Ask for help more often when you need it• Can bounce back from set backs more easily

Risks of Low Self-Esteem• Don’t have much respect for themselves

• Judge themselves harshly

• Worry about what others think of them

• “Put on an act” to impress others and to hide their insecurities

• Won’t try new things in fear of failure or looking bad

• Can be more difficult to succeed

Ways to Improve Self-Esteem

• Make a list of strengths and weaknesses

• Don’t be too hard on yourself

• Rely on your values

• Learn to accept compliments

• Look beyond your own concerns

• Do not focus too much on appearance

• Set goals

Write 5 Goals• Use declaration of intent (I WILL…)• Label each goal as short-term or long-

term goals• Note at least one person you will share

each goal with to keep you on track• Where will you post this goal to remind

you everyday?

Choose TOP Goal• Why is this goal meaningful to you?

• What do you see when you imagine yourself reaching this goal?

–Be specific using many adjectives

• (color, location, type, style, etc.)

• What does the accomplishment of this goal mean to you?

SMART Goals• Specific: Answers the questions

- Who? -What? -Where? -When? -Which? -Why? • Measurable: Answer the questions such as: -How much? -How many? -How will I know when it is accomplished?

- How are you going to measure the progress of your goal?

• Attainable: You can attain most any goal you set!• Realistic: Are you willing to AND able to do the work

needed?• Timely: When do you want to have this accomplished by?

Example of my SMART Goal• Specific

– Who: Mrs. Row– What: Finish a half triathlon

• 1.2 mile swim• 56 mile bike• 13.1 mile run

– Where: North Carolina– When: Before my 40th birthday– Which:

• Requirements: – Build up endurance– Buy a race bike

• Constraints:– Knee problems running

on concrete– Why: I love the feeling of

accomplishment after I have done something I know I have worked hard for.

• Measurable– I will measure my progress by

being able to finish each leg individually.

– Then I will combine them and complete.

– I will know I have accomplished my goal when I finish the race.

• Attainable– I CAN DO IT!!!!

• Realistic– I am both willing and able to

work!• Timely

– Before my 40th birthday