Self-Esteem Name: ____________________________________________ Class: _____________

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Date: ________________________

How do you see yourself? Brainstorm as many words as you can to describe yourself. Feel free to add more than one word in each box.

What is self-esteem?

Self-esteem may be described as a persons view of their worth and may be influenced by how well they do in school, their appearance and or by the judgment of important people in their lives. Self-esteem is likely to change depending upon the situation or company we keep. If we are with a group of friends who we trust, we may feel more confident to voice our opinions. If we are with people who call us names, we may feel unloved, uncomfortable, or shy. We develop ideas about how adequate and effective we are from reactions of people around us. How we see ourselves can influence our decision-making and our ability to act appropriately in many situations. If we are confident and see ourselves as valuable members of a group, we will be more likely to stand up for ourselves in an uncomfortable situation.

This is Jack. Jacks thoughts are weighing him down.

If Jack was your friend, how would you help him boost his self-esteem? What kind of things could you say or do to help Jack feel better about himself?

Make a list of words that describe how Jack feels about himself.