1. Self-Esteem

2. Self-Esteem • Refers to how much you respect yourself and like yourself

3. How Self-Esteem Develops • Self esteem is not a constant. It increases and decreases with life experiences. • On average, self-esteem drops early adolescence, increases gradually during adulthood, and decreases again toward the end of life.

4. Improving Your Self-Esteem • Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses • Set ambitious, but realistic goals for yourself • Do not be too hard on yourself • Rely on your values • Learn to accept your compliments • Look beyond your own concerns • Do not focus too much on appearance

5. Hierarchy of Human Needs • Maslow, before people can achieve self- actualization, their basic needs must be met. Esteem Physical Needs Belonging Self-Actualization Safety

6. Personality Traits of Self-Actualized People • Realistic and accepting • Independent, self-sufficient • Appreciative of life • Concerned about humankind • Capable of loving others • Fair, unprejudiced • Creative and hard-working • Not afraid to be different

7. Group Work • Produce a list of events that can increase or lower a person’s self-esteem