Identity and Well-being

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Self-esteem means you mostly feel good about yourself. Kids with self-esteem:

• feel proud of what they can do

• believe in themselves, even when they don't do well at first

• accept themselves, even when they make mistakes

• are hard on themselves and give up easily

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Low self-esteem means you don't feel very good about yourself. Kids with low self-esteem:

• don't think they are as good as others

• think more about the times they fail, than the times they do well

• feel liked and accepted

• are hard on themselves and give up easily

How does self-esteem help you?

• It gives you the courage to try new things, make new friends, and believe in yourself

• Makes kids feel unsure

• Kids may not go after their goals

• It makes mistakes seem bigger than they are

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How can low self-esteem hurt you?

• It makes kids feel unsure. They don't think they can do things well.

• It makes losing seem worse than it is. It makes mistakes seem bigger than they are. It makes it hard to get over things that don't go well. Instead of trying again, kids might give up.

• It gives you the courage to try new things.

• You believe in yourself.

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How can you build your self-esteem?

• Make a list of the stuff you're good at

• Turn "I can't" into "I can!"

• Practice the things you do well

• Try your best.

• Spend time with people who love you.

What is a distorted self-image?

• When you see your body in an entirely different way from how anyone else sees you.

• When you look at yourself through a broken mirror.

• When you are confident in who you are and what you do.

• When others see the good in you.

What are 4 signs you have a distorted self-image?

• You spend a lot of time focusing on your weight, what you eat, and exercising

• Your sense of worth is tied to how you look

• You attach shame to your weight or appearance

• You are highly critical of the way you look

• You appreciate yourself

What are three key benefits to expanding your worldview?

• think about issues in different ways

• you can judge others

• have new insights

• more open-minded

When thinking about violence in the media, what is some BAD news?

• Even though consumers tend to gravitate towards violent media, we are generally more satisfied by and take more joy from non-violent media.

• Violent video games may lead to increased aggression in some young children and youth by making aggression seem like a reasonable response to everyday conflicts.

• Video games are not linked to youth crime, aggression, and dating violence.

• Many sources of violent media content are intended for adults or older audiences. Children don’t generally develop the ability to understanding the messaging in this content until around age 12.

Self-acceptance is essential for___________