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Self-Image:
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the mental picture (belief and attitude) we have of ourselves
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Beliefs:
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things accepted as valid and true
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Attitude:
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a state of mind or feeling with regard to some matter
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Self-Image is formed through:
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1. what others think of us
2. our past experiences successes and failures |
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We tend to act like:
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the person that we believe ourselves to be
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People who feel good about themselves are:
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1. more confident
2. more satisfied 3. more successful 4. do better in school 5. more popular than people who see themselves negatively |
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People who have a positive self-image are less likely to:
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1. smoke
2. drink 3. use drugs 4. engage unhealthy activities |
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Although most of us have a generalized self-image:
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our self-image is a numerous as our activities
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Self-images (all at the same time) Example:
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a good basketball player, a bad swimmer, a good writer, an average math student
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We should never generalize from:
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one or two bad experiences
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It is possible to develop a more positive self-image by:
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setting and achieving personally meaningful goals
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How to set goals, pick a goal that is:
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1. realistic
2. manageable 3. measurable 4. meaningful to you |
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Realistic goal:
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a goal which is possible for you to accomplish within a reasonable amount of time
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Manageable goal:
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a goal that is broken down into a series of small steps, or sub-goals
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Measurable goal:
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a goal where you can tell how much you have achieved or how much further you have to improve
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Meaningful goal:
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a goal that you really want to do rather than you feel you should do
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Tips for achieving your goals:
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1. having positive attitude
2. do not be afraid to make mistakes 3. Praise yourself for any progress that you make toward reaching your goal |
