Self - Esteem Flashcards
What is Self-image? (2)
Your self-image is the idea that you have about yourself that is formed by your idea of your positive personal qualities, personal interests, abilities and potential.
Your self-image is based on information that comes from? (6)
- Your actions and behavior.
- Your interests.
- Your achievements.
- Your activities.
- People’s comments about you.
- The people you admire.
What does R-E-S-P-E-C-T stand for? (7)
Recognize - Examine - Sincerely - Praise - Explore - Concentrate - Treat
What does Recognize mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Recognize that you are unique and special.
What does Examine mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Examine who you are. Get to know yourself.
What does Sincerely mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Sincerely accept yourself as who you really are.
What does Praise mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Praise yourself. Speak positively to yourself.
What does Explore mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Explore your potential. Identify where you can excel.
What does Concentrate mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Concentrate on the positive aspects of yourself.
What does Treat mean in the word R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
Treat yourself with kindness and encouragement.
What are the steps to improve you self-image? (9)
- Stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself.
- View mistakes as learning opportunities.
- Try new things.
- Recognize what you can change and what you can’t.
- Set goals.
- Take pride in your opinion and ideas.
- Make a contribution.
- Exercise!
- Have fun.
Describe how your friends and family can help develop your self-image. (6)
- My family can love me in whatever I do- UNCONTROLLABLE LOVE!
- My parents’ values and beliefs have an impact on me.
- My family and friends can contribute to whether I develop a negative or positive self-image.
- My friends can support me in different situations.
- My friends’ opinions also contribute and as you get older, you turn more to your friends for advice that your parents.
- Events in your life also impact your self-image/
What are some signs of a positive self-esteem? (8)
- A loving nature, accepting of others.
- Confidence, willing to try new things.
- Generosity, willing to share.
- Success in school, attentive, questioning and social.
- The ability to develop a lasting relationship.
- Individuality.
- Willingness to lead or follow.
- Tolerant of other’ viewpoints and differences.
What are some signs of a negative self-esteem? (8)
- Lacks self-confidence.
- Lacks self-respect.
- Insecure about trying new things.
- Underachievement in school.
- Avoids others and spends too much time alone.
- Allows oneself to be picked on.
- Acts out to get attention.
- Exhibits rude, disrespectful or delinquent behaviour.
What does diversity mean? (2)
Diversity means understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs or other ideologies.
