Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

3 Tips to Boost your Confidence Please watch the video and answer the following questions. A person's confidence level is impacted by: Their genes The social pressures in their environment The risks they choose to take Their responses to challenges and setbacks All of the above This statement is an example of a "fixed mindset": "It doesn't matter how hard I try; there are some things that I will never be able to learn" "With hard work and a lot of practice, I can learn anything" This statement is an example of a "growth mindset": "I wasn't born with natural talent for sports, so I'll never be good at them, and this is why I don't play them" "Learning and playing sports that are challenging to me, even when they are difficult, helps to develop my talent" The best way to increase your confidence after you have failed at something is to: Immediately quit. Obviously you'll never be good at it, so you should just give up Find someone else to blame... it's best if the failure wasn't your fault Acknowledge your failure, figure out what went wrong, think of different strategies or get some advice on how to be more successful, then try again Switch to doing something you know you are good at, and then stick to doing only the things that you are certain you will find success Some quick ways to feel more confident before a challenge are: Give yourself a pep talk Strike a power pose Imagine yourself succeeding at first None of the above All of the above In what ways does feeling confident help a person succeed in their every day life? Please write your answer in paragraph form. Self-Esteem Please watch the video and answer the following questions. How can the quest for approval be dangerous? Please use short paragraph form. Building Self-Esteem Match the explanations to the skills for building self-esteem (from your book) Recognize and accept when you might need help. This is especially true when you are learning something new. Ask for help Divide your larger goals into smaller goals. You can build on each smaller success to reach your overall goal. Set realistic goals A positive attitude can help you be more confident. Being positive also helps you relate better to others. You're likely to be more honest and to respect others' life experiences. Think positively Everyone has different abilities. Identify your weaknesses without judging yourself and make a solid effort to improve them. If others give you constructive feedback, try to learn from it. Remember that no one is perfect Find something you like to do such as a hobby, school activity, or sport. Work to improve your skills. Try to enjoy yourself, even when you make mistakes. Focus on your strengths Building Resilience Match the explanations to the skills (from your book). It's normal to make mistakes, and it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Remember that no one is perfect. If you are a good student consider tutoring someone who needs help. Focus on your strengths Set realistic goals and plan out the steps needed to achieve them. Motivate yourself Friends, family members, and others can be an important source of support in difficult times. Connect with others Focus on what you want to happen, not what you are afraid might happen. Keep a positive attitude