OverviewSelf-Esteem…What is it?Self-Esteem…What’s it made of?Types of Self-esteemThe secret to improving Self-esteem

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Self-Esteem…What is it?

Self-esteem refers to the way we see and think about ourselves.

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Self-esteem - DefinitionThe word 'esteem' comes from a Latin word that

means 'to estimate'. Self-esteem is how you estimate yourself.

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To evaluate your self-esteem, you need to ask yourself certain questions

Do I like myself? Do I think I'm a good

human being? Am I someone

deserving of love? Do I deserve

happiness? Do I feel deep down

that I'm an okay person?

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Important

People with low self-esteem find it hard to answer yes to these questions.

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Self-Esteem…What’s it made of?Your self-esteem is

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!

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Why is Self Esteem important? It is simply the underlying quality for achieving

anything in life. How do we overcome obstacles, challenges,

problems? It is needed in all areas of life .. ( relational,

financial, emotional, spiritual, mental, social) Most of us see the true value of self esteem when

we don’t feel we have it or when we see it in others the way we desire to feel about ourselves.

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Don’t we all have Self Esteem?

We assume but ask yourself… Did someone ever teach you about Self esteem?

2 out of 3 Indians have low self esteem.

Only 35% feel competent enough to handle life!

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The Effects of High Self-EsteemPeople with high self-esteem possess the

following characteristics:-They like to meet new people.-They don’t worry about how others will judge them.-They have the courage to express themselves.-Their lives are enriched with each new encounter.

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-They are nicer to be around.-Their ideas are met with interest because others want to hear what they have to say.-They are magnets to positive opportunities!

People with high self-esteem have an “I think I can” attitude!

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The Effects of Low Self-EsteemPeople with low self-esteem possess the

following characteristics:-They don’t believe in themselves.-They 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.

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-They are afraid to show their creativity because they will be ridiculed.-They are dissatisfied with their lives.-They spend most of their time alone.-They complain and criticize.-They worry about everything and do nothing.

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How can you improve your self-esteem?You can begin by

accepting that you are certainly not alone. (Masses of people have this problem).

Secondly, take on board the fact you are a wonderful, special person - and there is no one quite like you.

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Self-esteem StrategiesPut behavior in

perspectiveIt's not healthy to

condemn ourselves because of one aspect of our behavior.

Try not to believe that the whole of you is hopeless, unkind or a failure, when really it is just one part of your behavior that may - or may not - be these things.

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Self-esteem StrategiesHalt destructive thoughts:

Many people with poor self-esteem think they're not very important and their views carry no weight.

If so, try to stop these destructive thoughts because if you go around believing them, you'll encourage other people to believe them too.

Instead, start thinking of yourself as someone who has rights, opinions and ideas that are just as valid as anyone else's.

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Self-esteem Strategies

10-minute technique:People with poor self-

esteem often fail to give themselves enough time and space. So find 10 minutes every day to be alone, and to just sit and do nothing.

During this 10 minutes, allow yourself to feel peaceful and happy. Enjoy this time. It is yours - and yours alone.

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Self-esteem StrategiesList 50 things you like

about yourself:• If you're seriously lacking

in self-esteem this could take weeks, but persevere:

• You can write down your characteristics.

• You can include things about your looks.

• You can even write about the things you do.

• When you have reached your 50 good things, keep the list somewhere you can see it all the time.

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Self-esteem Strategies Getting criticism

Criticism is often unfair, but some criticism is justified, and when we're sensible we can learn from it.

If there are aspects to the criticism that are valid, begin by agreeing with those points: If parts are unclear, ask

for clarification. If you realize you were

wrong, say so and apologize.

If criticism is wrong or unfair, smile and say: 'I'm afraid I don't agree with you.'

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12 Steps to High Self-EsteemStep 1 -Forgive yourself for past mistakes.

Step 2 -Focus on your positive attributes.

Step 3 -Follow the example of successful people.

Step 4 -Become a self talker.

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• Step 5 -Exhibit a good attitude.

• Step 6 -Get plenty of rest.

• Step 7 -Make your work skills your own

• Step 8 -Practice your talents

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• Step 9 -Become physically fit.

• Step 10 -Learn new things.

• Step 11 -Improve your personal relationships.

• Step 12 -Dress well!

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Lets ReviewSelf-esteem comes from every experience

of your life.How you view yourself affects everything

you do in life.High self-esteem gives you a GOOD

feeling about yourself.Low self-esteem distorts your view of

yourself.Self-esteem can me improved!

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Final ThoughtYou are a unique individual. No one else is

like you in the whole world. This makes you special already!

Our time in this world is limited. Make it happen for you so you leave your mark in history!

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