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What is self-esteem?
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem refers to how we see and value ourselves as individuals. It affects our personal development, as well as our interactions with other people and our mental health. Young adolescents are likely to struggle with low self-esteem because of pressures like social media and comparing ourselves to others around us. It is important to remember self-esteem is about inner and outer beauty, and you are more than just your appearance! This video by a qualified mental health professional Jo Morton-Brown explores pressures young people face and tips to improve self-esteem.
BRAIN BOOST CHALLENGE 1! Create and try your own daily affirmation and revisit them when you are feeling down.
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Ways to Improve Self-Esteem
Accept compliments - Listen to and thank others for compliments, rather than dismissing them.
Be less judgemental - Recognise that everyone has flaws, and focus on your positive traits.
Build a support network - Surround yourself with positive friends and family who uplift you.
Practice self-love - Be your own best friend, and focus on what you like about yourself.
Daily affirmations - Create a routine to remind yourself about your positive qualities e.g. saying 'I am enough' daily or writing down one thing you like about yourself on a piece of paper everyday and reading them wehn you feel dow.
Mirror technique - Before looking in the mirror, think of something you like about yourself to shift your focus to the positive features.
What is identity?
What is identity?
Our identity (who we are) is often shaped by what we think others think we are. This process of thinking can often include assumptions that are false and negative. The image on the right is an excerpt from Jai Shetty's book 'Think Like a Monk' where he explores this idea further and shares ways to reflect on our identity to make sure we invest time and energy doing things that align with our values as a person.
BRAIN BOOST CHALLENGE 2! Complete the time audit as outlined below to see if your time and energy align with your values as a person.
For a week, track how much time you spend on family, friends, health, and self. Leave out sleeping, eating, and working.
Ask yourself whether you are spending most of your time doing what you value most.
If you are spending time on things you do not value, you need to ask yourself why you are doing this.
BRAIN BOOST CHALLENGE 3! Watch one of the videos below and reflect on what the key message behind Dove's advert / project is.
Dove-Self Esteem Project
Dove-Self Esteem Project
Visit the website on the right to find out more about Dove's initiative to help support young people with their self esteem. Below you will also find some adverts released by Dove in recent years to promote discusssuons and awareness of positive body-image.
Men's Body Image
Men's Body Image
Visit this article to explore how representations of the male body can fuel unrealistic expectations and have a negative effect on self-esteem
More on this topic will be uploaded soon!
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