What is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is the value or worth that we associate with or describe ourselves.

Why do you need it?

A good self-esteem will make me:

• Confident
• Motivated
• Cope well with problems

Self-esteem allows me to make choices between success and failure.

With a good self-esteem I am likely to succeed.
It’s COOL to have a good self-esteem.

How do you know if you don’t have it?

Without a good self-esteem, I will always:

• Not be confident of myself
• Blame myself for failures
• Feel bad about myself
• Be scared to put forward my ideas
• Think that I am unimportant
• Be too critical of myself
• Feel insecure about my future

I will have thoughts like:

• My parents keep yelling at me
• I have poor school performance
• I have been:
  • Ignored
  • Bullied
  • Degraded by my teachers

What if you don’t do anything about it?

Possible consequences are:

• Losing self-confidence
• Indulging in a lot of self-criticism
• Feeling sad
• Always trying to please others
• Trying to copy others
• Always seeing myself as a failure
• Failing as an adult
• Possibly ending with suicide

How can you improve it?

Do’s:

• Concentrate on needs and desire
• Focus and visualize success
• Engage in positive self-talk
• Read positive quotes
• Focus on your strengths
• Give your best at everything you do

Dont’s:

• Criticize yourself
• Try to please others
• Try to copy others

“Failures just mean you are not successful YET!”

Where can you get help?

You should seek advice from your:

• Parents
• Trusted family member
• Counselor
• Religious teachers

OR

Seek professional advice from:

• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists