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Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a professor and researcher in psychology from Tamil Nadu, India. He currently heads the Department of Psychology at The American College in Madurai and runs the Yellow Pond Counselling and Wellness Centre. The presentation discusses self-control, which is defined as the ability to control behaviors and resist temptations to achieve goals. Research shows improving self-control can benefit health and well-being. Developing self-control involves avoiding temptation, planning ahead, focusing on one goal, managing stress, and getting support.
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The document discusses assertiveness and how to communicate assertively. It defines assertiveness as an honest, direct expression of one's feelings, thoughts, and beliefs. It contrasts assertiveness with aggressive and passive communication. Assertiveness is important for effective communication and achieving goals while respecting oneself and others. Fear, lack of confidence, and not knowing other options can prevent people from communicating assertively.
This document discusses the importance of trust in schools and how principals can cultivate trust among staff. It identifies the five facets of trust as benevolence, reliability, competence, honesty, and openness. Research shows that high levels of trust are correlated with improved student outcomes. Principals who scored highly on character assessments were studied as "extreme cases" of trust. Common beliefs among these effective principals included focusing on relationships, communication, vision, and staff development. The document provides strategies for principals to increase trust and collaboration through intentional focus on the five facets of trust.
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This document discusses characteristics of good mental and emotional health, including a sense of belonging, sense of purpose, positive outlook, self-sufficiency, and healthy self-esteem. It defines mental/emotional health as the ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with life's demands and challenges. Resilience is described as the ability to adapt and recover from difficulties. Several factors that influence self-esteem are discussed, such as media messages, goal setting, self-talk, definitions of success, accomplishments, expectations, work ethic, attitude, family, and friends. Ways to improve self-esteem include choosing supportive friends, focusing on positive qualities, using positive self-talk,
This document discusses self-esteem, defining it as one's judgment of their own worth. It notes that self-esteem is shaped by life experiences and relationships. People with high self-esteem like meeting new people, are not worried about judgment, and express themselves confidently with a "I think I can" attitude. In contrast, low self-esteem is associated with not believing in oneself, anticipating failure, dissatisfaction, isolation, complaining, and worrying without acting. The document provides tips for improving self-esteem such as forgiving mistakes, focusing on strengths, learning from successful models, positive self-talk, attitude, self-care, developing skills, relationships, and constantly learning.
The document discusses the concept of self-concept and self-esteem, outlining four types of answers to questions about identity, components of self-concept, determinants and indicators of high and low self-esteem, and strategies for enhancing self-esteem such as challenging negative self-talk, practicing self-nurturing behaviors, and seeking support from others.
This document provides information about a self-awareness workshop, including the aims, objectives, methodology, topics, and schedule. The workshop will be led by Dr. Abey Thomas and aims to help participants understand self-concepts, the importance of self-awareness, self-assessment techniques like SWOT analysis and Johari window, and how to promote oneself. The workshop methodology includes lectures, group discussions, role-playing, videos, cases studies, and individual presentations. Key topics that will be covered are self-concept, self-awareness, SWOT analysis, self-assessment, and improving self-esteem.
Self-awareness, the foundation of emotional intelligence.Hussein Ismail
This document discusses self-awareness and how to develop it. It defines self-awareness as focusing attention on oneself to evaluate current behaviors, traits, and feelings. There are two main types of self-awareness: internal self-awareness of one's values and passions, and external self-awareness of how others see you. Developing self-awareness provides benefits like improving skills, raising happiness, and strengthening relationships. The document recommends spending time in self-reflection, practicing mindfulness, listening to others for feedback, and avoiding barriers like distractions to cultivate greater self-awareness.
This document discusses ways to build self-confidence. It begins by defining self-confidence and identifying some common causes for lacking it, such as negative life experiences, failures, and self-criticism. It then recommends practical tips for increasing self-confidence, such as tolerating reversals through positive thinking, choosing supportive friends, dwelling on strengths rather than weaknesses, chanting, and reading great books. The overall message is that self-confidence can be improved by developing faith in God or a higher power, associating with uplifting people, and cultivating habits that enhance positivity and wisdom.
This document discusses the importance of self-awareness. It defines self-awareness as having a true knowledge of one's own character, behavior, feelings, and emotions. Various people like parents, friends, educators, and doctors can help make us self-aware. Developing self-awareness through techniques like SWOT analysis can help overcome weaknesses, learn new things, take risks, and perform better. SWOT analysis involves identifying one's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in different life areas like family, professional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual domains. Regular self-reflection through journaling and getting feedback can further increase self-awareness over time.
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The document discusses self-esteem and how it is developed. Self-esteem is defined as how much you value yourself and is based on your self-image, ideal self, and perceptions of how others see you. Having positive self-talk and focusing on accomplishments rather than perfection can help improve self-esteem. The document also notes that the social mirrors of media and others' opinions provide unrealistic standards and are always changing.
The document discusses building self-esteem. It defines self-esteem as one's judgment of their own worth and capabilities. Self-esteem is learned from experiences and can change over time. Low self-esteem results from feeling incompetent in important areas of life and is characterized by behaviors like excessive bragging or blaming others. The foundation for happiness and success is having a positive self-view, which develops from unconditional love and acceptance as a child. Five feelings that build high self-esteem are security, self-knowledge, belonging, purpose, and competence. The document provides ideas to enhance these feelings in children.
This document provides an overview of concepts from a book titled "Lifebook" that aims to guide readers to successful outcomes. It discusses 7 key habits from Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" that include being proactive, starting with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, listening to understand others, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. The document also outlines the book's table of contents that will cover additional topics like finding one's purpose, learning from mentors, leadership, and belief systems. The overall message is that developing certain habits can help one achieve goals and have an exceptional life through continuous learning and self-improvement.
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1) Integrity involves behaving in a way that is consistent with one's values.
2) Viewing failures as learning experiences helps one grow and succeed.
3) Thoughtful, honest communication with positive intent is important.
4) Focusing on the present moment makes the most of one's time.
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The document summarizes Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". It outlines the book's key principles organized into four sections: paradigms and principles, private victory, public victory, and renewal. The first three habits focus on independence, the next three on interdependence, and the final habit is self-improvement. Covey argues that aligning with universal principles leads to true effectiveness and success.
The document summarizes Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". It outlines the book's key principles organized into four sections: paradigms and principles, private victory, public victory, and renewal. The first three habits focus on independence, the next three on interdependence, and the final habit is self-improvement. The principles are meant to help readers achieve effectiveness and align themselves with universal, timeless values.
The document summarizes Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". It outlines the book's key principles organized into four sections: paradigms and principles, private victory, public victory, and renewal. The first three habits focus on independence, the next three on interdependence, and the final habit is self-improvement. The principles are meant to help readers achieve effectiveness and align themselves with universal, timeless values.
The document summarizes Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". It outlines the book's key principles organized into four sections: paradigms and principles, private victory, public victory, and renewal. The first three habits focus on independence, the next three on interdependence, and the final habit is self-improvement. Covey argues that aligning with universal principles leads to true effectiveness and success.
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1. Self - Esteem“Self-esteem is more than merely recognizing one’s positive qualities. It is an attitude of acceptance and non-judgement towards self and others.” - Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning
2. What is Self-Esteem?As a group at your table or in pairs define self-esteem.What is it?What increases self-esteem?What decreases self-esteem?
3. Defining Self-EsteemNathaniel Branden, PhD, The Six Pillars of Self-EsteemSelf-esteem is: the ability or willingness to experience oneself as being competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and of being worthy of happiness.confidence in the efficacy of our mind, in our ability to think.confidence in our ability to learn, make appropriate choices and decisions, and respond effectively to change. the belief that success, achievement, fulfillment—happiness—are right and natural for us. grounded in reality and built over time
4. What Self-Esteem is NOTSelf-esteem is not the euphoria that may be temporarily induced by a drug, a compliment, love affair, or happy event. It is not an illusion or hallucination. If it is not grounded in reality, if it is not built over time through experience and careful thought, it is not self-esteem.
6. ReflectionOn a piece of paper, reflect on your visualization:Why do you want self-esteem?What will strong self-esteem give you?What will you be able to do?How grounded in reality is your vision?
7. MisconceptionsSelf-esteem does not come from others, peers or outside ourselvesAlcohol and drugs to not increase self-esteem“Self-esteem is best nurtured by selfless (!) service to the community.”“Stop struggling to achieve self-esteem. Turn your problems over to God. Realize that you are a child of God—and that is all you need to have self-esteem.” the measure of our personal worth is our external achievementsInflated egotism, delusions and unrealistic perceptions are not self-esteem.
9. Self-esteemThe belief that success, achievement, fulfillment—happiness—are right and natural for us. Related to “Unconditional High Regard” of ourselves and others.
10. Self-acceptanceThe knowledge that no one is perfect and the acceptance of ourselves with our strengths and weaknesses. AND—our MISTAKES!Self-forgiveness plays a role in this
11. Self-confidenceThe belief and knowledge that we can learn or complete a task. Our willingness and ability to risk and try new thingsBuilt overtime through a history of success and on going learning.
13. The Six Pillars of Self Esteem six practices essential for the nurturing and sustaining of healthy self-esteem: the practice of living consciously, the practice of living of self-acceptance,the practice of living of self-responsibility, the practice of living of self-assertiveness, the practice of living of purposefulness, and the practice of integrity.
14. Living Consciouslyrespect for facts; being present to what we are doing while are doing it; seeking and being eagerly open to any information, knowledge, or feedback that bears on our interests, values, goals, and projects; seeking to understand not only the world external to self but also our inner world, so that we do not out of self-blindness.
15. Self-Acceptancethe willingness to own, experience, and take responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, and actions, without evasion, denial, or disowning—and also without self-repudiation;giving oneself permission to think one’s thoughts, experience one’s emotions, and look at one’s actions without necessarily liking, endorsing, or condoning them; the virtue of realism applied to the self.
16. Self-Responsibilityrealizing that we are the author of our choices and actions; that each one us is responsible for life and well-being and for the attainment of our goals; that if we need the cooperation of other people to achieve our goals, we must offer values in exchange;and that question is not “Who’s to blame?” but always “What needs to be done?” (“What do I need to do?”)
17. Self-Assertivenessbeing authentic in our dealings with others;treating our values and persons with decent respect in social contexts; refusing to fake the reality of who we are or what we esteem in order to avoid disapproval;the willingness to stand up for ourselves and our ideas in appropriate ways in appropriate contexts.
18. Living Purposefullyidentifying our short-term and long-term goals or purposes and the actions needed to attain them (formulating an action-plan); organizing behavior in the service of those goals; monitoring action to be sure we stay on track; and paying attention to outcome so as to recognize if and when we need to go back to the drawing-board.
19. Personal Integrityour behaviour and actions are reflections of our values and beliefs—we live what we believe; telling the truth, honoring our commitments, exemplifying in action the values we profess to admire.
20. Increasing Self-EsteemDifferent for everyone—observe yourself!re-writing outdated core beliefsgiving our best to a taskfacing a difficult truth with couragetaking responsibility for our actionsspeaking up when we know that that is what the situation warrants, refuse to betray our convictions,persevere even when persevering is not easy
21. What Lowers Self-esteemNegative core beliefsShame over past actionsLiving opposite to our valuesStaying silent or participating in something we know is wrong
22. Core BeliefsMessages we received from authority figures when we were young (teachers, parents, religious leaders, friends, siblings, bosses, other adults).Statements: I AM_________________
23. Finding Core BeliefsStart with the statement, “I am...”Write out as many beliefs about yourself as you can (positive and negative)Be honest about what you believe deep down about yourself(feel free to write in your first language)
24. Re-Writing Core BeliefsWhere did this message come from? Was it something you were told or developed from experience?Look at your life and skills today? Is that belief still true for you today as an adult?Which statements can you say are false right away? Re-write them in a statement that correctly describes your skills.How are you going to grow to be this corrected statement?
25. The Really Tough Core BeliefsWhat would it take to change this belief?How could you prove to yourself it is not true?What can you do to increase your self-respect and acceptance?
26. Mistakes and ShameMost of us have made mistakes and done things we are ashamed of.When we continue to hold onto our mistakes and shame and punish ourselves, it lowers ours self-esteem.
27. ExerciseFold a piece of paper in half, long ways.On the left, make a list of the mistakes or actions you are ashamed of that are currently lowering your self-esteem.(feel free to write in your first language).
28. Steps Towards Healing Self-EsteemReview the 6 Pillars—how well are you living them? Which one is your weakest?What action can you commit to for 32 days that would improve this pillar?At the end of 32 days, pick another pillar and work on that one.
29. Make AmendsWhat mistakes or actions have you done that you are not proud of?How could you correct this mistake or make amends?How can you find peace with this past action?What will you commit to doing differently?
30. Get the LessonWhat did you learn from your mistake or action?What did it teach you about your values?What “gifts” have come from this mistake?How has it shaped who you are?What do you do differently now?
31. Exercise Part 2On the right side of your page, write the lessons or gifts you gained from your experiences.
32. Self-ForgivenessLook at your list of mistakesIf your best friend, child, spouse or someone you loved made this mistake under the same circumstances, do you feel she or he should be punished for ever?Have you paid for your mistake long enough?Have you changed or do you still do this action?Would you forgive your friend?If yes, then it is time to forgive yourself.If no, what would it take to be able to forgive yourself? Commit to that action.
33. What are YOU Keeping?Tear your sheet in half so the mistakes and the lessons are on separate sheetsYou have a choice: 1. Keep the mistakes/shame and throw away the lesson 2. Keep the lesson and let go of the mistake