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WorksheetsSelf-esteem, self-concept, and mental wellness
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is an external factor that can influence your self-esteem?
Your personal feelings about your talents
Your family's expectations and opinions
Your thoughts about a mistake you made
Your belief in your own abilities
True or False: Self-concept is another word for having a really high opinion of yourself.
True
False
Which of the following best describes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
Feelings cause thoughts, and thoughts cause behaviors.
Thoughts cause feelings, and feelings lead to behaviors.
Behaviors cause thoughts, and thoughts cause feelings.
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are completely separate and don't influence each other.
Internal factors that influence self-esteem include:
Media messages and peer pressure
Personal thoughts, beliefs, and emotions
Teachers' feedback and community expectations
Social media comments and friend groups
Which is the best example of a healthy strategy for building a positive self-concept?
Constantly comparing yourself to the most popular student in your class
Focusing only on your weaknesses so you can fix them all
Identifying your strengths and setting achievable goals to use them
Ignoring all criticism, even if it's constructive feedback
Sarah thinks, "I'm going to fail this test" (Negative Thought). This thought is most likely to lead to which negative feeling?
Excitement
Confidence
Anxiety
Calmness
True or False: Breaking a long-term goal down into smaller, manageable steps actually makes the goal less achievable.
True
False
When you replace the thought, "I failed that test, I'm just dumb," with the thought, "I struggled on that test, but I can study harder next time," you are demonstrating:
A negative internal reaction
Avoiding responsibility
Applying a positive thinking strategy
The influence of peer pressure
Which action is an example of a healthy decision-making skill that promotes mental wellness?
Keeping your worries a secret from everyone
Asking a trusted adult for advice on a tough problem
Making a quick decision without thinking about the consequences
Trying to solve a major issue all by yourself when you feel overwhelmed
Which of these is an example of a strategy to maintain a healthy self-esteem in others?
Pointing out someone's mistakes so they can improve
Giving a sincere compliment about their effort on a task
Posting a critical comment on their social media photo
Constantly reminding them of a past failure
A long-term goal should be:
Simple to achieve in one day
Something someone else wants you to do
Personal and achievable
Focused only on social popularity
True or False: Media images often show a diverse and realistic range of body types, which positively impacts self-perception.
True
False
If a negative feeling (like frustration) leads to an unhealthy behavior (like yelling at a friend), applying a self-management strategy could involve:
Allowing the negative feeling to control your actions
Blaming the friend for your frustration
Taking a deep breath and walking away to cool down before responding
Ignoring the feeling and pretending everything is fine
A counter-message that promotes a positive and realistic self-image in response to unrealistic media standards might be:
"Everyone should look exactly like the models in magazines."
"My worth is based on how many likes my photo gets."
"My body is strong and capable, and healthy comes in many shapes and sizes."
"I need to go on a crash diet to look perfect."
True or False: Being assertive (standing up for yourself respectfully) is a healthy strategy for managing emotional stress and maintaining a positive self-concept.
True
False
Which phrase is an example of negative self-talk?
"I might not get it right the first time, but I can try."
"I am terrible at everything I try."
"That was challenging, but I learned something new."
"I will ask for help if I get stuck."
Defining your values (what is important to you) is primarily a way to strengthen your:
External factors
Self-concept
Peer pressure
Social media feed
When dealing with stress, actively seeking out positive and supportive friends is an example of using which type of influence to boost self-esteem?
Internal factor (personal choice)
External factor (peer influence)
Negative thinking cycle
Unrealistic body image
Why is it important for goals to be achievable?
Unachievable goals motivate you more.
Achieving small successes builds confidence and a positive self-concept.
Goals are only meant for long-term planning, not short-term success.
Achievable goals are easier to skip.
True or False: Practicing gratitude (being thankful for what you have) is an effective strategy for developing positive thinking.
True
False
Analyzing the impact of media on body image involves recognizing that media often uses digital enhancements and filters to create looks that are:
Realistic and easy to achieve
Diverse and inclusive
Unrealistic and often unattainable
Necessary for good health
Describe one simple self-management strategy a student can use right before taking a test if they feel nervous.
Taking three deep, slow breaths
Briefly visualizing a positive outcome
Focusing on the present moment
Avoiding the test by walking out
A behavior is:
Only the thoughts you have about yourself.
How your body physically reacts to stress.
The way you act or conduct yourself.
The feeling that results from a negative thought.
The decision-making process that promotes mental health should involve:
Ignoring how the decision affects others.
Identifying options, evaluating consequences, and choosing the healthiest path.
Letting your friends make the decision for you.
Choosing the option that feels easiest in the short-term.
How does comparing yourself constantly to others impact self-esteem?
It is a healthy way to find motivation.
It increases self-acceptance and confidence.
It often leads to feelings of inadequacy and lowers self-esteem.
It helps you identify your true strengths.
When setting a goal, dividing it into manageable steps is also known as creating:
Obstacles
Short-term objectives or action plans
Unrealistic expectations
External influences
Which action demonstrates that someone has a healthy self-concept?
They try to be perfect at everything they do.
They accept their flaws while recognizing their overall worth.
They only value achievements that win awards.
They let negative feedback define who they are.
Which statement is the best example of a positive counter-message to the social pressure that says, "You must buy the newest brands to be cool"?
Only people with money can afford good things.
My worth is defined by my character and my actions, not my possessions.
I hate everyone who buys expensive things.
If I just save enough money, I will be cool.
A student who feels angry (Feeling) after losing a game might yell at the referee (Behavior). What positive self-management technique could have broken this cycle?
Ruminating on the injustice of the loss.
Practicing positive self-talk like "It was just a game; I'll do better next time."
Making an immediate excuse for the loss.
Shutting down and refusing to speak to anyone.
True or False: Your self-concept is fixed and cannot be changed or improved once you reach middle school.
True
False
Why is it important to seek out diverse sources of information (not just social media) when evaluating health trends or body image ideas?
Diverse sources are always wrong.
It helps you form a realistic view and avoid being misled by one perspective.
Only social media has accurate information.
It makes goal setting harder.
Having low self-esteem is most likely to affect decision-making by leading to:
Overconfidence and risky choices
Indecision, fear of failure, or following others
Clear and immediate goal setting
A very strong sense of personal boundaries
Giving yourself a private, positive affirmation (like, "I can handle this") before a tough task is an example of using a strong ______ factor to boost self-esteem.
Internal
External
Physical
Social
Demonstrating empathy and offering encouragement to a peer who is struggling is an example of:
Negative peer pressure
A strategy for building self-esteem in others
An unhealthy internal factor
Focusing only on your own goals
Which of the following is an example of an influence from the media?
Your favorite teacher gives you a compliment.
An ad shows a celebrity promoting a beauty standard.
Your parents tell you they are proud of you.
You decide to join a new club at school.
What is the main purpose of developing a long-term goal?
To have something vague to talk about.
To provide a clear direction and purpose for your actions.
To ensure you never face any obstacles.
To achieve success overnight.
True or False: Ignoring negative emotions is a healthy way to manage emotional stress because the feelings will eventually go away on their own.
True
False
The feeling of being proud of yourself after working hard and completing a difficult project is an example of how goal achievement contributes to a positive:
External factor
Self-concept
Negative thought cycle
Social trend
When you analyze a decision, focusing on the potential negative consequences helps you:
Avoid making any decision at all.
Identify the risks involved and choose a healthier option.
Blame others if the outcome is bad.
Automatically choose the riskiest path.
Which phrase represents a growth mindset (a positive internal factor)?
I'm not smart enough to learn this.
I failed once, so I should quit.
This is hard, but I will keep practicing and get better.
Talent is something you are born with, not something you build.
