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Course Overview 3
A healthy self-esteem is essential for growth and achieving success. Of all the judgments you make in life, none is as important as the one you make about yourself. Without some measure of self-worth, life can be painful and unrelenting. Today you will discover some techniques that can dramatically change how you feel about yourself, and how you approach the world to get the things that you want. Learning Objectives At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: otRecognize that you have worth and are worthy of happiness otDevelop techniques for eliminating unhealthy thought patterns and replacing them with supportive patterns otLearn how to turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts otLearn how to make requests so that you get what you want otSet goals that reflect your dreams and desires and reinforce healthy patterns
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Why did you take this course? Use this opportunity to consider your personal learning objectives and reasons for taking this course.Quiz1.10 question
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Pre-AssignmentQuiz1.24 questions
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Pre-Course AssessmentQuiz1.310 questions
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Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence 3
During this lesson, you will define self-esteem and self-confidence and explain the subtle differences between the two concepts. What are some of the things that affect our self-esteem?
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DefinitionsLecture2.1
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Origins of Low Self-EsteemLecture2.2
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Putting Things in PerspectiveLecture2.3
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Improving Self-Esteem 3
This lesson will provide ways for students to start building their self-esteem through reducing negative messages and throwing out perfectionism.
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How To Stop Destroying Our Own Self-EsteemLecture3.1
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Stop Spreading Negative MessagesLecture3.2
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Throw Out PerfectionismLecture3.3
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Building Self-Esteem 2
In this lesson, we look at how thinking about others can enhance our own self-esteem.
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Helping Others Can Boost Self-EsteemLecture4.1
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Using Your Skills to Help OthersLecture4.2
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Assertiveness 6
Because acting assertively leads to higher self-esteem, in this lesson we explore how to be assertive, the characteristics of four ways people choose to respond to situations, and techniques for acting assertively.
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Type of BehaviorLecture5.1
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Recognizing BehaviorLecture5.2
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Being AssertiveLecture5.3
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Assertiveness FormulaLecture5.4
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Assertiveness PracticeLecture5.5
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Other TechniquesLecture5.6
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Gaining Confidence 1
During this lesson, students will learn techniques to improve their self-confidence.
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Techniques that WorkLecture6.1
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The Power of Thought 5
Through personal exercises and a case study, students will explore how thoughts can impact a person’s self-esteem.
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Negative ThoughtsLecture7.1
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Flip it AroundLecture7.2
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Tyrones ThinkingLecture7.3
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DebriefLecture7.4
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Case StudyLecture7.5
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Dealing with Setbacks 1
In this session students will discuss how to handle setbacks in a way that does not damage their self-esteem.
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Create What You Want 3
To wrap up the workshop, identifying dreams and goals will be discussed, including the use of SMART goals, and then you will give students some ways to create an action plan, so that they can get started on the road to confidence today.
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Identifying Dreams and Setting GoalsLecture9.1
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Setting SMART GoalsLecture9.2
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My Own Goal SettingLecture9.3
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Workshop Wrap-Up 1
At the end of the day, students will have an opportunity to fill out an action plan.
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Final ThoughtsLecture10.1
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Quick Reference Guide 1
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Reference GuideLecture11.1
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Post-Course Assessment 1
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Building Your Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence – Post-Course AssessmentQuiz12.110 questions
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4 Comments
Create a list of skills, talents, and subjects that you are knowledgeable about
* Good communication skills.
* Critical thinking.
* Working well in a team.
* Self-motivation.
* Being flexible.
* Determination and persistence.
* Being a quick learner.
* Good time management.
How could these traits and abilities help you serve others, whether through a one-time activity or regularly scheduled volunteer activities?
* Reliability.
* Community organisations plan around volunteers turning up and people in our communities rely on the programs they deliver, so being reliable is a hugely valuable quality. …
* Interpersonal skills. …
* Ability to learn and learn quickly. …
* Problem Solving.
Generate a list of possible causes that you could help with or ways you can assist others:
* Offer Kindness Proactively. Pay attention to the people around you and what you can do to make their lives a little easier. …
* Volunteer Your Time. Community service is one of the best ways to improve the lives of others.
* Donate to a Cause. …
* Donate Unused Items. …
* Say “Thank You”
Create a list of skills,talent and subject that you are knowledgeable about:
1. Detailed oriented
2 Hard working and self motivated
3. Positive Attitude
4. Willing to learn new skills
How could these traits and abilities help you serve others,whether through a one- timecactivityvor regularly scheduled volunteer activities?
You will have more confidence and trust in yourself.
You will think more positively.
Generate a list of possible causes that you could help with or ways you can assist others:
1. Donate to Cause / Unused Items
2 Volunter your Time
3. Love / Take care of yourself and others.
4. Stay informed
Create a list of skills, talents, and subjects that you are knowledgeable about:
Skills
1.Compassionate
2. Self Awareness
3.Result Oriented
4.Willingness to learn
5. Tolerant
Subjects that I am knowledgeable about :
* Human Psychology
How could these traits and abilities help you serve others, whether through a one-time activity or regularly scheduled volunteer activities?
Being Compassionate helps me to empathize with someone who is suffering .
Not only does showing compassion for others make us feel better about ourselves it enables us to understand ourselves better and others better. It can also make you more resilient , less stressed, and lead to a greater sense of worth.
Now, generate a list of possible causes that you could help with or ways you can assist others:
1. Donate Unused Items
2. Volunteer Your Time
3. Sharing knowledge
4. Sharing your resources
Create a list of skills, talents, and subjects that you are knowledgeable about:
1.Good communication skills.
2.Critical thinking.
3.Working well in a team.
4.Self-motivation.
5.Being flexible.
6.Determination and persistence.
7.Being a quick learner.
8.Good time management
9.Professionalism
10.strong work ethic.
How could these traits and abilities help you serve others, whether through a one-time activity or regularly scheduled volunteer activities?
Passion.
Compassion.
Strong work ethic.
Teamwork.
Time management.
Positive attitude.
Willingness to help.
Now, generate a list of possible causes that you could help with or ways you can assist others:
. Helping others feels good
There is some evidence to suggest that when you help others, it can promote physiological changes in the brain linked with happiness. This heightened sense of well-being might be the byproduct of being more physically active as a result of volunteering, or because it makes us more socially active.
2. It creates a sense of belonging
Helping others can help us to make new friends and connect with our community. Face-to-face activities such as volunteering at a food bank can also help reduce loneliness and isolation.
3. It gives you a sense of purpose
Studies show that volunteering enhances an individual’s overall sense of purpose and identity. This is because helping others can make you feel rewarded, fulfilled and empowered.
4. Giving helps keep things in perspective
Helping others, especially those who are less fortunate than yourself, can help to put things into perspective and make you feel more positive about your own circumstances.
5. It’s contagious
One study found that people are more likely to perform feats of generosity after observing another do the same. This effect can ripple throughout the community, inspiring dozens of individuals to make a difference.
6. Helping others can help you live longer
Regular volunteering can improve your ability to manage stress and stave off disease as well as increasing your sense of life satisfaction. This might be because volunteering alleviates loneliness and enhances our social lives.
7. It will give you a sense of renewal
Helping others can teach you to help yourself. If you’ve been through a tough experience or just have a case of the blues, the “activism cure” is a great way get back to feeling like yourself.
8. You’ll boost your self-esteem
People who volunteer have been found to have higher self-esteem and overall wellbeing. The benefits of volunteering also depend on your consistency. So, the more regularly you volunteer, the more confidence you’ll gain.
9. You’ll create stronger friendships
When you help others, you give off positive vibes, which can rub off on peers and improve your friendships. Being a force for good in a friend’s life can help build a lasting bond.
10. You become a glass half-full type person
Having a positive impact on someone else could help you change your own outlook and attitude. Experts say that performing acts of kindness boosts your mood and ultimately makes you more optimistic and positive.