This document discusses self-esteem, including what it means, factors that shape it, and types of self-esteem. It defines self-esteem as confidence in one's own worth and abilities. Factors that shape self-esteem include thoughts, relationships, experiences, body image, and societal roles. There are two main types - low self-esteem, characterized by focusing on weaknesses, and healthy self-esteem, with a balanced view of oneself. Low self-esteem can lead to issues like depression, while boosting self-esteem involves changing negative thoughts, focusing on strengths, and helping others.

1. SELF-ESTEEM
BY
MRS. EZINNE

2. INTRODUCTION
It simply means confidence in one’s
own worth. An overall opinion of
yourself, how you feel about your
abilities and limitations.
It also encompasses beliefs about
oneself as well as an emotional
response to those beliefs.
Self-esteem is often shaped by your
thoughts, relationships and
experiences.

3. FACTORS THAT
SHAPE YOUR SELF-
ESTEEM
Your thoughts and
perceptions
How other people react
to you. Relationships
with those close to you
— parents, siblings,
peers, teachers and
other important persons
Experiences at home,
school, work and in the
community
Your body
Illness, disability or
injury
Age
Performance – in
school, at work, home.
Role and status in
society – Gender,
Ethnicity, Financial
status.
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4. TYPES OF SELF-ESTEEM
Low Self-esteem Healthy Self-esteem

5. LOW SELF-
ESTEEM
Also known as negative self-esteem, comes with the following
characteristics:
Putting little value on your opinions and ideas.
Focused on your perceived weaknesses and faults.
Give little credit to your skills and assets.
Believe that others are more capable or successful.
Have difficulty accepting positive feedback.
Fear failure, which can hold you back from succeeding at work or
school.

6. HEALTHY SELF-
ESTEEM
Also as Positive self-esteem. It comes with the following
characteristics:
Have a balanced, accurate view of yourself. For example, you have a
good opinion of your abilities but recognize your flaws.
Assertive in expressing your needs and opinions
Confident in your ability to make decisions
Able to form secure and honest relationships — and less likely to stay
in unhealthy ones
Realistic in your expectations and less likely to be overcritical of
yourself and others
More resilient and better able to weather stress and setbacks

7. Take Note
WHEN SELF-ESTEEM IS HEALTHY AND GROUNDED
IN REALITY, IT'S HARD TO HAVE TOO MUCH OF IT.
BOASTING AND FEELING SUPERIOR TO OTHERS
AROUND YOU ISN'T A SIGN OF TOO MUCH SELF-
ESTEEM. IT'S MORE LIKELY EVIDENCE OF
INSECURITY AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM.

8. CONSEQUENCES OF
LOW SELF-ESTEEM
Low Self-esteem has
been linked to a number
of psychological,
physical and social
consequences :
Depression Anxiety Suicide
Disordered eating Violent behaviour
Early initiation of sexual
activity especially in girls
Substance use

9. Why do teens have low self-esteem?
• Because they don’t know their worth!
• Because they have forgotten their worth!
Value!
What is your Worth?

11. Your Value
You are Unique!
• Your birth
• Your talents/gifts
• Your character
You are loved
• By Jesus
• By your parents
• By your teachers

12. • Since you are precious and honored in
my sight, and because I love you Isaiah
43:4a NIV
• For you created my innermost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s
womb. I praise you because I am
fearfully and wonderfully made; your
works are wonderful, I know that full
well.” – Psalm 139:13–14
• But you are a chosen people, a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special
possession, that you may declare the
praises of him who called you out of
darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter
2:9 NIV
Be in CONSTANT
communication with God’s word
HOW TO BOOST
YOUR SELF-
ESTEEM

13. HOW TO BOOST
YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
(cont’d)
1
Identify core factors
that cause low self-
esteem and tackle
each one.
2
Change the voice in your
head - Think better of
yourselves. For example,
instead of thinking ‘I’m a
failure’, think ‘I didn’t
make it this time, but
next time I will’.
3
Do you – Stop
comparing yourself to
others. Focus on your
own goals and
achievements, rather
than measuring them
against someone else’s.
Nobody needs that kind
of pressure!
4
Be with people who treat
you well - Some people
act in ways that tear you
down. Others lift you up
by what they say and do.
Learn to tell the
difference.
5
Accept what's not perfect
- It's always good to do
the best you can. But
when you think you need
to be perfect, you can't
feel good about anything
less. Accept your best.

14. HOW TO BOOST
YOUR SELF-
ESTEEM (cont’d)
Focus on what goes well – Don’t be caught up in what’s
wrong. Balance it with what’s Good.
Do what makes you happy - If you spend time doing the
things you enjoy, you are more likely to think positively.
Give and help others - Giving is one the best ways to build
your self-esteem. Tutor a classmate, help out at home or at
school. Make it a habit to be kind and fair. Do things that
make you proud of the type of person you are.
Remember that everyone makes mistakes – Making
mistakes is part of the process of learning and growing.

15. THANK YOU!
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