Self-esteem: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself

Synonyms: pride, self-regard, self-respect

How to increase my student's self-esteem

1. Get your student involved in activities (sport teams, arts and crafts programs, theater/song/dance programs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.)

2. Empower your student with jobs/responsibilities (clean their room, take care of a pet, chores, help with younger siblings, etc.)

3. Help your student understand that it's OK not to win or be the first to complete an assignment. As long as they have put 110% effort, then they have succeeded.

4. Praise your student DAILY: Good job! Nice try! I like how you put your uniform on all by yourself this morning, you are amazing, I love you, I appreciate you trying your very best, the list is endless...

5. Help your student learn to lose. A great winner has to have experience losing to truly appreciate their own hard work.