Self Esteem + Good Decicion Making

Question 1

What is self esteem?

Answer 1

Self-esteem is the amount of confidence value and respect one has for themselves.

Question 2

What is the difference between high and low self esteem

Answer 2

High self esteem gives people increased respect, the confidence to try new things, ability to adjust, and better judgment. Low self esteem makes people insecure, increases drug abuse risk, insecurity and high risk for mental illness.

Question 3

What are four benefits of High Self-Esteem?

Answer 3

1.Increased respect
2.Increased feelings of value
3.Incrased ability to reach goals
4.Increased willingness to try

Question 4

What are five risks of Low Self-Esteem?

Answer 4

1.Vulnarblity to peer pressure
2.Depression
3.Increased drug use
4.Pessimistic attitude
5.Increased Insecurity

Question 5

List four ways you can improve your self-esteem

Answer 5

1.Positive self talk
2.Acting with integrity
3.Choosing supportive friends
4.Accept yourself

Question 6

What is the 1st step of good decision making?

Answer 6

Identify the decision to be made. What goals or end results do you want?

Question 7

What is step 2 of good decision making

Answer 7

List your options. Identify all of your possible options.

Question 8

What is step 3 of the good decision making?

Answer 8

Study your options. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?

Question 9

What is step 4 of the good decision making?

Answer 9

Make your decision. Choose the best option and follow through with your decision.

Question 10

What is step 5 of the good decision making?

Answer 10

Evaluate your decision. This step is difficult to complete unless you are actually put into this situation and have to make a decision. List possible negatives/positives that could affect you after you have made your decision and how you can deal with these issues in a healthful manner