Warm up

Pick 1 of the sentences below to complete

• I am proud of my ability to…

• If I could change anything about myself, it would be….

What is Self Esteem?

• Which sentence was easier to complete?

• Self-esteem is how people feel about themselves.

• Many people find the second sentence easier to complete, because people often focus on their weaknesses rather than their strengths.

• The first sentence indicates an appreciation of personal assets and strengths, which is necessary for self-esteem.

Improving Self Esteem

• Appreciation of personal assets and strengths

• Sense of belonging

• Sense of power

• Positive role models

SPOTLIGHT ON ME

• Go to www.ahackney.wikispaces.com

• 8th Grade

• Personal Wellness

• Lesson- Self Esteem

• All About Me

• Open in notability

Discuss Worksheet

• Were students' responses similar?

• Did any of the responses surprise you?

• Which questions provide insight into the conditions for self-esteem? (1-personal assets and strengths, 2-sense of belonging, 3-sense of power, 4-sense of models)

• Show students the visual_aids and invite them to add other ways to improve self-esteem. Divide class into groups of three to four. Ask each group to choose two ideas group members feel would most help to improve self-esteem and prepare a brief presentation for the class on the ideas they choose. For the presentation, groups must:'

• Classify the idea. Does it contribute to an appreciation of personal assets and strengths, a sense of belonging, a sense of power or positive role models?

• Give some examples of how this idea could be put into practice.

• Explain why this idea was chosen.

5. Discuss positive self-talk.

• Student Page: Talking to Myself Introduce "positive self-talk" as an additional way to improve self-esteem. Write "positive self-talk" on the visual aids and discuss the concept. Have students complete the student page.

• CONCEPTS

• Everyone carries on an internal dialogue.

• A constant negative dialogue contributes to poor self-esteem.

• Positive dialogue contributes to positive self-esteem.

• Internal dialogue can be monitored and changed.

• DISCUSSION POINTS

• Self-esteem influences feelings, thoughts and decisions.

• Positive self-esteem contributes to good mental health.

• Self-esteem can be improved.