workshop 5 self esteem and stress
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5/6: This workshop deals with Self-Esteem and its relationship to stress. What is Self-Esteem?. How to build self-esteem. How to recognise and express feelings. The effect Confidence, attitude, self-talk and optimism on self esteem and stress. This fully interactive workshop contains many exercises to explore self-esteem, confidence and feelings http://www.markdsutton.com/TRANSCRIPT
The Ultimate Stress The Ultimate Stress Survival Guide: Survival Guide:
Self Esteem and StressSelf Esteem and Stress
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Self Esteem and StressSelf Esteem and StressStress can affect self-esteem and vice-
versa.High self esteem is linked to personal
and workplace successBuilding self esteem is key to becoming
more confident and successful. Self-esteem is one of the most important
aspects influencing your performance and success in many areas of life.
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Self EsteemSelf EsteemWhat is Self Esteem?Two components to Self-Esteem:
The emotional component Performance based self-esteemDependent on each other
Signs of low self esteem: Can you identify any of the signs of low self-esteem
in yourselves or others around you?Signs of High Self Esteem:
Can you identify any of the signs of high self-esteem in yourselves or others around you?
Self-EsteemSelf-EsteemEffects of Building Self-esteem:Quality of relationships, direct link.You like and respect yourself and others moreConsider yourself to be valuable and worthwhile, the
more you will consider others to be also. Low self-esteem: get along with a few people and
only for a limited period. (manifests anger, bitterness, cynicism etc.)
Building Self-esteem:Like yourself to the degree to which you accept
yourself. Self-acceptance requires self-awareness. Self-disclosure is the key to self-awareness.
Build your Self-Esteem through your Build your Self-Esteem through your Relationships with OthersRelationships with Others
Stop Criticising. Attitude of GratitudeGive Genuine Praise and ComplimentsBe Accepting – SMILEGive Your Attention – Listen. Show Interest in others.To be liked, start liking. To earn respect, give it.Law of Indirect Effort: What you sow in the lives of others you reap in your own
life.Successful people help make others feel good
about themselves when in their company
Build your Self-Esteem through your Build your Self-Esteem through your relationship with yourselfrelationship with yourself
Separate out your behaviour from your person.
Thinking positive thoughts and saying affirmations.
Believe in yourself.Become the unconditional loving
parent to yourself. Express your feelings appropriately .
What are Feelings?What are Feelings?Feelings are part of everyday life.Feelings are neither right nor wrong.Being unable to express feelings can
cause problems.We are always influenced by our
feelings. Acknowledge our feelings and be aware
of them.We are responsible for how we act on
our feelings. Feelings originate from thoughts. Change a negative feeling, by changing
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POWERFUL HAPPY SAD ANGRY CONFUSED SCARED
ActiveAggressive
AlertAppreciated
BoldBrave
CapableConfidentCheerful
DeterminedEager
EnergeticEnthusiastic
HappyHealthyIntense
ImportantIntelligent
LovingOpen
PositivePotentProudQuick
RespectedSatisfiedSecureSolid
SpiritedSuperSure
ToughWorthwhile
AliveAmusedAnxious
CalmCheerfulContent
DelightedEcstaticElated
EnergizedExcited
FantasticFortunateFriendlyFulfilled
GladGoodGreat
HopefulLivelyLoving
MotherlyOptimisticOverjoyedPeacefulPleasedProud
RefreshedRelaxedRelievedRested
SatisfiedThankfulThrilledWarm
Wonderful
AwfulBadBlue
CrushedDepressedDesperateDevastated
DisappointedDissatisfiedDistressedDisturbed
DownEmbarrassed
GloomyGlum
HatefulHopeless
HurtLonely
LostLow
MiserablePainfulSorry
TerribleUneasy
UnhappyUnlovedUpset
AgitatedAnnoyed
BitterCritical
DisgustedDismayedEnragedEnviousFed up
FrustratedFuriousHostile
ImpatientIrate
IrritatedLividMad
OutragedPerturbed
RiledResentfulSeething
SoreUptight
AnxiousAwkwardBaffled
BewilderedBothered
CrazyDazed
DisorganisedDisorientedDistractedDisturbed
EmbarrassedFrustratedHelpless
JoltedLost
Mixed upPanicky
ParalyzedPerplexedPuzzledShocked
StuckStunned
SurprisedTrappedTroubledUncertain
UncomfortableUndecided
UnsureUpsetweak
AfraidAnxious
ApprehensiveAwed
CautiousChicken
EdgyFearful
FrightenedHesitantHorrifiedInsecure
IntimidatedJumpyLonely
NervousPanickyShakyTense
TerrifiedThreatened
TimidUneasyUnsureworried
Feeling Word ListThe following table provides a sample list of feelings under specific or main headings.
It is important that we be able to recognise and name what we feel. Recognising our feelings is the first step in mastering them. The table below is aimed at providing you with a wider vocabulary for naming and recognising the many feelings you experience daily.
ConfidenceConfidenceWhat is it?
The belief in your ability to proceed.
What reasons may stop us feeling confident?
How can you become more confident?
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AttitudeAttitudeWhat is it?
Our way of approaching life and is how we express our thoughts and feelings.
Have The Right AttitudeUnderstand The Role Of Attitude: help to
determine how stressful a situation feels for youExamine Your Thought PatternsPractice Positive Self-Talk
Change What You CanFind And Eliminate Tolerations
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Self-TalkSelf-TalkOur inner dialogue.Negative statements erode self-worth,
increase stress levels, limit potentialLanguage Colours Experience.Increased Perception of Stress.Self-Limitation.Limited Thinking.Developing positive talk.Become aware of your Talk.
Replacing Negative Statements with Positive ones.
Replacing negative statements with Questions
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OptimismOptimismHealthier.Greater Achievement.Persistence.Emotional Health.Increased Longevity.Less Stress.
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SummarySummarySelf-Esteem is the way we view
ourselves. Stress can affect self-esteem and Self –
esteem affects the way we handle stress.Self-Esteem has two comp0nents
(emotional and competency) which are dependent on each other.
Self-Esteem can be improved by: Building relationships with others. By accepting yourself. Expressing feelings. Nurturing Self-Confidence.
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