Study Guide G05 ~ Life Skills
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IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGY • • • • •
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Self-esteem: What you think of yourself. Ambition: The desire you have to achieve and be successful. Self-respect: To believe in yourself and to not do things that would harm you. Determination: Someone who does not give up, who keeps going regardless of the circumstances. Feedback: Information someone gives you to let you know whether you did something well or badly. You can also give others feedback about their actions. Strategy: Working out a plan of action. Emotions: The feelings you have, for example anger, sadness, happiness, etc. Sympathy: When you feel sorry for someone else.
Lesson 1: Positive self-esteem development Recommended resources: study guide as well as posters and books about the topic 1.1
The influence others have on self-esteem: adults and friends
Your self-esteem is the image you have of yourself. This includes: •
Your social character Are you sociable? Are you shy? Are you self-assured?
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Your physical appearance Are you tall? Are you overweight? Are you pretty?
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Your thoughts Are you positive or negative? Are you happy? Can you make choices easily?
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