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1.1 Constructing Positive Self-esteem Work File
1. Read each statement in the chart below very carefully. Answer each statement with: Never, Sometimes, or Always. (18 points)
Self-esteem chart|Never|Sometimes|Always|
1. I expect a lot from myself.|||X|
2. I freely ask for help when I need it. ||X||
3. I feel a need to prove myself to others|||X|
4. I have difficulty making decisions.||X||
5. I feel good about myself.|||X|
6. I resent being told what to do.||X||
7. I value my time alone.|||X|
8. I feel lonely a lot of the time.|X|||
9. I feel comfortable around others.|||X|
10. People feel comfortable in my company.|||X|
11. My friends influence my decisions.|X|||
12. I make friends easily.|||X|
13. I find it easy to express my feelings.|X|||
14. I am able to express my feelings.||X||
15. I like to be accepted by others.||X||
16. Physical contact makes me happy.|X|||
17. I set limits on time with my friends.||X||
18. I make my own decisions.|||X|
2. Using the chart, determine the area/areas where you are weak. (10 points)
a. Physical Contact
b. Expressing My Feelings
c. Asking For Help When I Need It
3. Using the chart, determine two of your strengths. (10 points)
a. Expect Alot From Myself
b. Making My Own Decisions
4. Analyze what this chart indicates about your self esteem, strengths and weaknesses. Write an analysis of what the chart indicates and which areas you should develop. Your paragraph should include at least five complete sentences. (25 points)
This Chart tells me that I expect a lot from myself. That I always want to prove myself to others. That I don’t like to express my feelings. Also most of the times I don’t ask for help when I need it. I should develop a better way of making decisions and a easier way of expressing my feelings.
5. Ask your parent/guardian or your siblings (brother or sister) what three things could be done to contribute to family self-esteem: (15
1. Read each statement in the chart below very carefully. Answer each statement with: Never, Sometimes, or Always. (18 points)
Self-esteem chart|Never|Sometimes|Always|
1. I expect a lot from myself.|||X|
2. I freely ask for help when I need it. ||X||
3. I feel a need to prove myself to others|||X|
4. I have difficulty making decisions.||X||
5. I feel good about myself.|||X|
6. I resent being told what to do.||X||
7. I value my time alone.|||X|
8. I feel lonely a lot of the time.|X|||
9. I feel comfortable around others.|||X|
10. People feel comfortable in my company.|||X|
11. My friends influence my decisions.|X|||
12. I make friends easily.|||X|
13. I find it easy to express my feelings.|X|||
14. I am able to express my feelings.||X||
15. I like to be accepted by others.||X||
16. Physical contact makes me happy.|X|||
17. I set limits on time with my friends.||X||
18. I make my own decisions.|||X|
2. Using the chart, determine the area/areas where you are weak. (10 points)
a. Physical Contact
b. Expressing My Feelings
c. Asking For Help When I Need It
3. Using the chart, determine two of your strengths. (10 points)
a. Expect Alot From Myself
b. Making My Own Decisions
4. Analyze what this chart indicates about your self esteem, strengths and weaknesses. Write an analysis of what the chart indicates and which areas you should develop. Your paragraph should include at least five complete sentences. (25 points)
This Chart tells me that I expect a lot from myself. That I always want to prove myself to others. That I don’t like to express my feelings. Also most of the times I don’t ask for help when I need it. I should develop a better way of making decisions and a easier way of expressing my feelings.
5. Ask your parent/guardian or your siblings (brother or sister) what three things could be done to contribute to family self-esteem: (15