Self Esteem Notes
Name _________________________________________________________________
Period _________
Starter – True or False Quiz
T / F 1. A person has high self-esteem if they are always concerned about what other people think of them.
T / F 2. Self-esteem means being proud of who and what you are.
T / F 3. A person that cares about being healthy and living a long life has high self-esteem.
T / F 4. Self-esteem means doing things that make other people happy no matter how it makes you feel.
T / F 5. A person with high self-esteem cannot think of any good qualities or traits that they have.
T / F 6. A person with low self-esteem has a difficult time being happy for others when they succeed.
T / F 7. A person with low self-esteem will take risks without fear of the consequences.
T / F 8. A person with high self-esteem can accept and learn from helpful criticism from others.
T / F 9. A person with low self-esteem feels good after making fun of others.
T / F 10. A person with low self-esteem often puts themselves down.
T / F 11. A person with high self-esteem has no trouble voicing their opinion around others
T / F 12. A person with low self-esteem enjoys new experiences.
T / F 13. A person with low self-esteem is stupid.
T / F 14. High self-esteem means being conceited or having a "big head".
T / F 15. Self-esteem means feeling good about yourself.
Vocabulary
1. Personality
2. Self Concept
3. Self Esteem
Assignment 1
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Assignment 2
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Assignment 3
__I generally feel anxious in new social situations where I may not know what is expected of me.
__I find it difficult to hear criticism about myself
__I fear being made to look like a fool.
__I tend to magnify my mistakes and minimize my successes
__I am very critical of myself and others
__I have periods in which I feel divested and/or depressed
__When someone mistreats me I think that I must have done something to deserve it
__I have difficulty knowing who to trust and when to trust.
__I often feel like I don’t know the right things to do or say.
__I am very concerned about my appearance
__I am easily embarrassed
__I often get defensive and strike back when I perceive I am being criticized
__I tend to let fear and anxiety control many of my decisions
__I tend to think negatively much of the time.
__I often procrastinate and leave things to the last minute
__I try to avoid conflict and confrontation
__I often compare myself to others
__I frequently think negative thoughts about myself and others
__I often refrain from sharing my opinions, my ideas, and my feelings in groups
__I sometimes lie when I feel that the truth would result in criticism or rejection
__I often feel that others mistreat me and or take advantage of me
__I fear making a mistake which others might see
__I am fearful that I will say or do something that will make me look stupid or incompetent
__I do not set goals for the future
__I have been told I’m too sensitive
__I am easily discouraged
__I am not very aware of my feelings
__I think that life is harder for me than for most other people
__I tend to be a perfectionist, needing to look perfect and to do things perfectly
__I feel too embarrassed to eat out alone or to attend movies and other activities by myself
Positive Self-Esteem Helps You – Fill in the Blank
1. Believe that you are an __________ person and that other __________ like you.
2. Feel __________ inside.
3. Feel __________ that you will be able to __________ things in life that you want.
4. Feel that it is __________ trying to do things well.
5. __________ you have the ability to __________ what you want.
6. Feel __________, satisfied and __________ when you achieve the things you set out to do.
7. __________ you can __________ things happen in your life.
8. Be able to think of __________ ways to get around __________ that get in your way
9. __________ and enjoy your __________.
Improving Your Self Esteem- Fill in the Blank
1. Stop __________ yourself to others
2. Try __________ new
3. __________
4. Do the __________ THING __________.
5. Replace __________
6. Be your own “__________”
7. Find something __________ in each day
8. Be __________ to others
9. Focus on personal __________
10. Get __________ you need to succeed
Quick Check
1. Your ____________________ is the unique combination of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that makes you
different from everyone else.
2. Your self-concept is how you feel about yourself. True / False
3. List three ways that you can improve your self-esteem.
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