In Summary: Strengthening Self-Esteem
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| 1. | Healthy self-esteem is not about perfection - it's about being real. | |
| 2. | Feelings are important messages to consider when you make decisions. | |
| 3. | Using clearer words to express feelings helps you to know what is important, what is working well and what needs changing. | |
| 4. | When emotions are intense, cool down strategies help discharge the stress response and clear your mind for better decisions. | |
| 5. | It's healthy to experience and express the whole range of emotions. |
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| 6. | While you cannot change events of the past, you can control:
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| 7. | It's fair and right to balance your needs with the needs of those you care about. | |
| 8. | Healthy self-esteem means having a clear and fair self-image where you accept and work with both your strengths and your weaknesses. | |
| 9. | You can be your own best support by using affirmations and positive self-talk. | |
| 10. | Healthy self-esteem includes healthy body image, accepting your appearance and taking care of yourself with healthy lifestyle choices. | |
| 11. | Healthy values allow you to meet your basic needs and to learn and to grow. | |
| 12. | Mistakes are part of pursuing dreams and taking risk and learning. Mistakes are your responsibility to acknowledge, and do your best to fix. | |
| 13. | It's easier and more rewarding to achieve goals that are well-connected to what you value. | |
| 14. | It's not unusual to experience self-doubt during high stress times. The key is to let go of unrealistic expectations, take care of yourself, and use coping-with-life skills to face challenges. | |
| 15. | It's okay to ask for help for difficult or persistent problems such as depression, anxiety, or family tension. | |
| 16. | When handling criticism from others, your self-esteem is not on the line. | |
| 17. | Once self-esteem is strengthened through understanding, reflection and practice, you need never hit rock bottom again. | |
| 18. | Healthy self-esteem along with knowledge and skills leads to a sense of personal power and self-reliance. | |
| 19. | The best way to reinforce any new learning is to pass it on... by building self-esteem in your children, and reaching out to help others by getting involved in your community through volunteering. | |
| 20. | A secure belief in your own worth - approval from within - means self-esteem is no longer an issue. You are free to pursue even higher goals. | |
| Congratulations. You're making the healthy mind... healthy body connection. |
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