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The Positive Effects of Self Esteem On Performance

This document discusses the importance of positive self-esteem and how it can be developed and maintained. It explains that self-esteem can range from overly inflated to low, and that a healthy self-esteem involves a balanced, accurate view of oneself. Some benefits of positive self-esteem mentioned include increased problem-solving skills, goal-focused behavior, strong relationships, and better physical and emotional health. The document also lists influential sources on self-esteem and provides techniques for changing negative self-talk and boosting self-esteem through affirmations, appreciation exercises, and other practices.

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The Positive Effects of Self Esteem On Performance

This document discusses the importance of positive self-esteem and how it can be developed and maintained. It explains that self-esteem can range from overly inflated to low, and that a healthy self-esteem involves a balanced, accurate view of oneself. Some benefits of positive self-esteem mentioned include increased problem-solving skills, goal-focused behavior, strong relationships, and better physical and emotional health. The document also lists influential sources on self-esteem and provides techniques for changing negative self-talk and boosting self-esteem through affirmations, appreciation exercises, and other practices.

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The Positive Effects of Self Esteem on

Performance
Overview
• Importance of positive self-esteem

• Sources that influence your self-esteem

• Changing your internal “self-talk”

• Best practices for boosting your self-esteem


Range of Self-Esteem
• Overly inflated high
– Arrogance
– Superiority
– Self-involved
• Low
– Feel less worthy
– Negative self-talk
• Healthy
– Balanced, accurate view of yourself
– Accept your shortcomings
– Feel positive about yourself
– Value and respect yourself
Importance of Positive Self-Esteem
Positive self-esteem is integral to a leading a
healthy life:
• Increases problem solving skills
• More open to taking risks
• More assertive
• Goal focused
• Strong and healthy relationships
• Less stress
• Better overall physical health
• Better overall emotional health
• Longer lifespan
• Better coping skills
Influential Sources
All aspects of life:
• Childhood experiences
• School experiences
• Work experiences
• Relationships
• Culture
• Religion
• Your abilities and talents
• Your physical appearance
• Your physical and emotional health
Positive Thinking Techniques
Changing “Self talk”
• Become aware of your internal “self-talk”
• Challenge negative or irrational thinking
• Change negative thought patterns
• Develop positive statements to replace
negative ones
– Use positive, hopeful words and
statements
– Avoid negative words
– Be self accepting
– Use the present tense
– Personalize
Positive Thinking Techniques (cont.)
• Replace negative thoughts with
positive
• Reinforce positive thoughts
– Repetition
– Sharing
– Writing the positive thought
over and over
– Make signs
Best Practices to Boost Your Self-
Esteem
Make a list of Positive Affirmations
• Keep copies in places that are accessible
• Read them over and over
• Write them down

Appreciation Exercise
• Title a piece of paper “I like (your name) because:”
• Have loved ones write appreciative statements about you
• Accept these statements as true
• Re-read often
Best Practices to Boost Your Self-
Esteem
• Recognize your achievements
• Make a list of what you admire about yourself
• Use humor
• Help others
• Make an enjoy life calendar
– Commit to one small thing you can do each day that will make you
happy that doesn’t include food and doesn’t cost anything
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