Raising Self-Esteem

What is self-esteem?

• It is your general attitude about yourself.
• It is your overall sense of your competence and worth.
• Having self-respect.
• All of the above.

Students with high self-esteem tend to be high achievers.

• False
• True

To build your self-esteem, associate with friends who ____________.

• like you
• respect you
• support you
• All of the above.

To build your self-esteem, avoid students who _______________.

• want to party
• get good grades
• are always looking to find fault with you
• are better looking than you

There is an old saying that goes, "Reach for the moon.  Even if you miss, you'll land among stars." What does this mean?

• Keep looking for ways to improve yourself.
• The planets are out of your reach.
• Don't try.  You're going to miss any way.
• It's better to stay at home.

What should you attack to prove to yourself that "you can do it?"

• Unsupportive friends.
• Unsupportive family.
• Your weaknesses.
• Someone who annoys you.

Research shows that self-esteem and achievement are related.

• True
• False

If you really want to feel good about yourself, you should ______________.

• help others
• get a good nights rest
• eat a balanced diet
• have a lot of friends

To improve your self-esteem, you should make a list of all of the things that _______________.

• you are good at
• were successful
• were positive
• All of the above.

To build your self-esteem, who should you be comparing yourself to?

• Other students.
• Sports figures.
• Yourself.
• Your siblings.