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