Building Confidence and Self-Esteem

What is the foundation of confidence according to the speaker?

• A stable relationship with oneself

• Having a positive public image

• Achieving personal goals

• Gaining approval from others

How does the speaker describe confidence?

• As a skill that can be learned

• As a feeling that can fluctuate

• As a permanent state

• As a trait that is inherited

What is a major factor contributing to low self-esteem in marginalized communities?

• Lack of education

• Conditional societal values

• Economic instability

• Limited access to healthcare

What does the speaker suggest is a common misconception about self-worth?

• It is linked to financial success

• It is determined by others' opinions

• It is inherent and cannot be diminished

• It is based on personal achievements

What is the purpose of the 'thought ladder' technique?

• To ignore negative thoughts

• To reinforce existing beliefs

• To eliminate negative thoughts completely

• To gradually shift negative thoughts to more positive ones

What is the first step in using the 'thought ladder' technique?

• Replacing thoughts with positive affirmations

• Writing down current thoughts

• Discussing thoughts with a friend

• Ignoring negative thoughts

What is a potential risk of relying on conditional self-esteem?

• It can lead to overconfidence

• It may cause dependency on external validation

• It promotes healthy relationships

• It encourages self-reflection

What does the speaker warn against when building self-esteem?

• Setting unrealistic goals

• Practicing self-reflection

• Relying too much on external factors

• Seeking professional help

What is the ultimate goal in building self-esteem according to the speaker?

• To achieve unconditional self-esteem

• To maintain a perfect public image

• To gain recognition from peers

• To become financially successful

What should self-esteem ultimately be based on?

• Social status

• Unconditional self-acceptance

• External achievements

• Physical appearance