All About Self-Esteem

What is self-esteem?

• Getting a good grade on a test

• Your sense of self-worth and value, how much you appreciate and like yourself

• Someone saying something mean to you

• Learning to try something new for the first time

Can self-esteem change over time?

• True - It can build and grow with confidence over time

• False - It's stuck on the same level forever

True or False: Everyone has both strengths and weaknessess, things they like and don't like about themselves.

• True

• False

Jack is talking to Mary after finishing a math test. He says, "I got a bad grade again, I'm no good at anything." What should Mary say back?

• "You're right Jack, you're bad at everything"

• "No one cares how you're feeling"

• "Remeber you're good at ELA and at drawing! Besides, I'm your friend no matter what."

• Who cares about school anyway, school is dumb

True or False: We often talks to friends and other people in a nicer way that we talk to ourselves

• True

• False

Let's practice! If you have the thought "I'm ugly and bad at everything", what's something you could remind yourself?

• My body is great at lots of things like jumping, swimming, and keeping me healthy

• I'm not good at everything, but that's okay because no one is perfect

• Just because I make a mistake doesn't mean I'm a bad kid

• I can think about things I do like about myself, even if it's something small

True or False: Social media is 100% great and is realistic to how people look and act in real life

• True

• False

What are some ideas and phrases for positive self-talk I can use?

• I am strong and healthy

• I have a lot to be proud of

• I am kind and caring

• I am unique and special

• It's okay to have feelings, they are valid

I can practice positive self-talk...

• Only when I'm feeling bad

• Only when I'm feeling good

• Anytime I want to or need it!

What helps build my self-esteem? What are things I like about myself? (things you're good at, your personality, looks, abilities, etc.)