Self-Esteem

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Self-Esteem
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What do you think self-esteem is?
Self-Esteem A persons overall evaluation or
appraisal of his or her own worth
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Benefits of High Self-Esteem

• Accept yourself for who you are
• Realistic view of strengths and weaknesses
• Maintain a positive attitude even when they fail
  at a task
• You will be more likely to eat well, exercise
  regularly, and avoid risky behavior
• More likely to set goals for yourself
• Ask for help more often when you need it
• Can bounce back from set backs more easily

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Risks of Low Self-Esteem

• Dont have much respect for themselves
• Judge themselves harshly
• Worry about what others think of them
• Put on an act to impress others and to hide
  their insecurities
• Wont try new things in fear of failure or
  looking bad
• Can be more difficult to succeed

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Ways to Improve Self-Esteem

• Make a list of strengths and weaknesses
• Dont be too hard on yourself
• Rely on your values
• Learn to accept compliments
• Look beyond your own concerns
• Do not focus too much on appearance
• Set goals

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Write 5 Goals

• Use declaration of intent (I WILL)
• Label each goal as short-term or long-term goals
• Note at least one person you will share each goal
  with to keep you on track
• Where will you post this goal to remind you
  everyday?

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Choose TOP Goal

• Why is this goal meaningful to you?
• What do you see when you imagine yourself
  reaching this goal?
• Be specific using many adjectives
• (color, location, type, style, etc.)
• What does the accomplishment of this goal mean to
  you?

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SMART Goals

• Specific Answers the questions
• - Who? -What? -Where?
• -When? -Which? -Why?
• Measurable Answer the questions such as
• -How much? -How many?
• -How will I know when it is accomplished?
• - How are you going to measure the progress
  of your goal?
• Attainable You can attain most any goal you set!
• Realistic Are you willing to AND able to do the
  work needed?
• Timely When do you want to have this
  accomplished by?

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Example of my SMART Goal

• Specific
• Who Mrs. Row
• What Finish a half triathlon
• 1.2 mile swim
• 56 mile bike
• 13.1 mile run
• Where North Carolina
• When Before my 40th birthday
• Which
• Requirements
• Build up endurance
• Buy a race bike
• Constraints
• Knee problems running on concrete
• Why I love the feeling of accomplishment after I
  have done something I know I have worked hard
  for.

• Measurable
• I will measure my progress by being able to
  finish each leg individually.
• Then I will combine them and complete.
• I will know I have accomplished my goal when I
  finish the race.
• Attainable
• I CAN DO IT!!!!
• Realistic
• I am both willing and able to work!
• Timely
• Before my 40th birthday