A standard or belief
GOOD CHARACTER
Using self control to act on responsible values
Having high regard for oneself
DEVELOPING SELF RESPECT1. Make a character check2. Control the belief statements that
motivate you3. Choose actions that promote self-
respect
Pay attention to your appearance Make a list of your responsible actions and review the list often Be a friend to yourself by enjoying activities by yourself Write your feelings in a journal Make spending time with your family or a mentor a priority Care for other people the way you would like them to care for
you Let other people know what makes you feel special Support the interest of family members and friends Ask family members and friends for feedback about your
character Get plenty of exercise
A person’s belief about their worth
Actions that promote positive self-esteem1. Practice life skills2. Work on health goals3. Demonstrate resiliency in difficult times4. Take calculated risks5. Make responsible decisions6. Expect others to treat you with respect7. Evaluate media messages
SELF ESTEEM FOUR ELEMENTS OF SELF-ESTEEM
Recognizing and accepting strengths Each person has special abilities and traits, which
make them unique. Identifying these strengths and traits and pursuing activities that use them gives a person a sense of accomplishment.
Creating a sense of belonging Relationships help people feel like they belong and
are important to others. Developing a sense of power Having a sense of power allows someone to believe
they have the ability to affect their own lives. They feel capable of taking risks, making choices, and taking charge.
Having and imitating role models People with standards help give direction to others
lives. Allowing others to see those qualities lived out in real life is a powerful example that it can be done.
The quality of contacts a person has with the people with whom they interact
S-E booster is a contact that helps a person feel encouragement and support, choose responsible behavior, and recognize options
S-E pollutant is a contact that limits options, may cause a person to feel discouraged and alone or to choose wrong behavior
WAYS A POSITIVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ENVIRONMENT IMPROVES HEALTH
STATUS Improves self respect Provides support for responsible behavior Allows you to correct mistakes, forgive yourself, and
move on Helps you to be resilient Helps you to be optimistic Helps to prevent and relieve stress and depression Helps prevent feelings of loneliness and alienation Reduces the risk of psychosomatic diseases
How to improve the Social-Emotional Environment
Minimize or avoid contact with people who put you down
Use positive self-statements if you are with people who are negative
Spend time with a mentor Join a support group Expand the network of people who you
communicate needs, wants and emotions Give others S-E boosters
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