Name_______________________________________________ Date ____________Section _______________
Self Esteem & Character
Directions: The chart below lists characteristics of good mental/emotional health. Complete the chart by
giving examples of how someone may behave or think based on whether or not they have these
characteristics.
Characteristics of good
mental/emotion health
If you have it…
This person may choose
unhealthy behaviors to fit in.
Drink at a party to be part of
the “cool crowd”.
Sense of belonging
Sense of purpose
This person may try out for
something like theater or a class
cabinet position.
This person would often expect
the worst so may not try
something new because they
would expect the experience to
be bad.
This person may be more
vulnerable to peer pressure.
They may let others influence
their decisions.
Positive outlook
Self-sufficiency
Healthy self-esteem
If you don’t have it…
This person is more likely to
learn from their mistakes and
keep moving forward towards a
goal.
Directions: Match the statement or question with correct level from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
A. Physical needs
B. Need to feel safe
C. Need to belong
D. Need to feel recognized
E. Need to reach your potential
_____1. I’m starving.
_____2. Is the door locked?
_____3. I hope I won’t get benched for that mistake.
_____4. I am going to get an A on that test!
_____5. I wish they would invite me to sit with them at lunch.
_____6. I want to run for class vice-president.
_____7. Why do those people keep bullying others?
_____8. I hope they like my idea.
_____9. I know I can do this.
_____10. I’m exhausted.
Directions: As I have said before, health skills take PRACTICE. One way you can practice is by imagining
yourself in a situation and then visualizing what you would do to make the healthiest choice.
Pick an area of your life you would like to focus on (your home, a sports team or club, work, school and class,
other) and fill out the chart below of ways you could demonstrate good character.
Which area of your life did you pick?_________________________________________________________
Character Trait
Example of displaying the trait
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Describe how role models help in forming your identity. List one positive role model in your life and why
they are a good role model for you. Support your answer with information from the text.
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