Self Esteem Self esteem is a confidence in our ability to think, to cope with the basic challenges of life and

confidence in our right to be successful and happy. ~Nathaniel Branden Self esteem means having a positive image of self. ~Don Simmermacher Self esteem is an evaluation of the emotional, intellectual, and behavioral aspects of the self concept. ~Diane !rey " #esse $arlock Self esteem is a state of mind. %t is the way you feel and think about yourself and others, and is measured by the way you act. ~$onnie &aladino 'o trust one(s mind and to know that one is worthy of happiness is the essence of self esteem. ~Nathaniel Branden

!actors determining one(s Self Esteem Nature of )ow Self Esteemed &erson and *ealthy Self Esteemed &erson $auses for healthy Self Esteem and )ow Self Esteem !acets of )ow Self Esteem +. 'he %mposer , pretends to be happy and successful -. 'he .ebel , acts against the opinions or good will /. 'he )oser , acts helpless and unable to cope up $onse0uences of )ow Self Esteem %t can create an1iety, stress, loneliness and increased likelihood for depression it can cause problems with friendships and relationships %t can seriously impair academic and 2ob performance %t can lead to underachievement and increased vulnerability to drug and alcohol abuse

3easures to overcome )ow Self Esteem Step +4 .ebut the %nner $ritic Step -4 &ractice Self Nurturing &ractice Basic Self $are &lan !un and .ela1ing things for yourself .eward 5ourself for your 6ccomplishments .emind 5ourself of your Strenghts and 6chievements !orgive 5ourself when you don(t do all you(d hoped

Self Nurture /even when you don(t feel you deserve it

Step /4 7et *elp from 8thers 6sk for support from friends 7et help from teachers and other helpers 'alk to a 'herapist or counselor

Self Efficacy 9&erson:s belief about his or her ability and capacity to accomplish a task or to deal with the challenges of life; 6lbert Bandura Self esteem relates to a person:s sense of self worth, whereas self efficacy relates to a person:s perception of their ability to reach a goal Sources of Self efficacy 3astery e1periences , success <icarious e1periences , social models Social &ersuasion , verbal Efficacy activated processes !our ma2or psychological process through which self beliefs of efficacy affect human functioning are4 +. $ognitive processes Stronger the perceived self efficacy , higher the goal challenges -. 3otivational processes Self belief leads to self regulation which leads to motivation /. 6ffective &rocesses , stress and depression =. Selection &rocesses Development of Self Efficacy over the course of the lifespan of an individual +. -. /. =. >. ?. @. 8rigins of a sense of personal action !amilial sources of self efficacy Broadening of self efficacy through &eer %nfluences School as an agency for cultivating cognitive self efficacy 7rowth of self effiacy through 'ransitional e1periences of adolesence Self efficacy concerns of adulthood .eappraisals of Self efficacy with advancing age