What is self-esteem? - Tips on How to Build Self Esteem - Self Esteem Lesson

Summary

This video explores the importance of self-esteem and how it affects decisions and choices. Self-esteem is shaped by life experiences and influences, and can be positive or negative. Key figures like family and friends play a role, but we ultimately have the greatest impact on our own self-esteem. The video provides practical tips to boost self-esteem, such as being your own best friend, choosing positive people, engaging in activities you enjoy, acknowledging your achievements, and staying true to yourself. Positive experiences help fill your 'self-esteem bucket,' while negative ones create holes.

Takeaways

• 🧠 Self-esteem significantly influences your choices and decisions.
• 💭 Self-esteem is how you feel or think about yourself.
• 👎 Low self-esteem manifests as self-criticism and dissatisfaction with appearance, abilities, or intelligence.
• 📚 Self-esteem develops from experiences and influences, not something you're born with.
• 💔 Negative experiences often lead to low self-esteem, while positive experiences foster higher self-esteem.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 People close to us, like family, friends, and peers, play a large role in shaping our self-esteem.
• 🙌 We can have the biggest impact on improving our own self-esteem.
• 💪 It is possible to change and improve self-esteem through conscious effort.
• 👫 Surround yourself with positive, encouraging people to boost your self-esteem.
• 🏆 Reflecting on your achievements and abilities can provide a self-esteem boost when needed.

Q & A

What is self-esteem?

Self-esteem is how you feel or think about yourself.

Why is self-esteem important?

Self-esteem is important because it heavily influences your choices and decisions.

What are some signs of low self-esteem?

Signs of low self-esteem include being self-critical, not feeling good about your appearance, abilities, or intelligence.

Where does self-esteem come from?

Self-esteem is developed from your experiences and influences; it is not something you are born with.

How do negative experiences affect self-esteem?

Negative experiences and influences often build low self-esteem.

Who typically has a big impact on our self-esteem?

People close to us, such as parents, family, friends, coaches, and classmates, have a big impact on our self-esteem.

Can we change and improve our self-esteem?

Yes, we are all capable of changing and improving our self-esteem.

What is one way to boost self-esteem?

One way to boost self-esteem is to learn to be your best friend by taking care of yourself, respecting yourself, and being honest with yourself.

Why is it important to be selective with friends to boost self-esteem?

It is important to spend time with people who are positive and encouraging, and avoid those who put you down or treat you badly.

How can reminding yourself of your abilities help improve self-esteem?

Reminding yourself of your abilities and achievements can give your self-esteem a boost, especially when it is low.