Self Acceptance
SELF ESTEEM
Presented By: Reche Mae S.
Exclamador
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SELF ACCEPTANCE
Self-acceptance
is
defined
as
“an
individual’s
acceptance of all of his/her attributes, positive or
negative.”
It
includes
body
acceptance,
self-
protection from negative criticism, and believing in
one’s capacities.
Practicing SelfACCEPTANCE
Practicing self - acceptance will help you to
realise your qualities, both bad and good, and eases
feelings of guilt and unhappiness. When we begin to
accept
who
we
are,
we
set
ourselves
up
for
improvement. While practicing self-acceptance, you
will uncover hidden gifts and talents that you didn't
know about yourself.
12 Ways to
practice Self
Acceptance:
1. Become self-aware and set an intention.
2. Celebrate your strengths.
3. Consider the people around you.
4. Create a support system.
5. Forgive yourself.
6. Realize that acceptance is not resignation.
7. Quiet your inner critic.
8. Grieve the loss of unrealised dreams.
9. Perform charitable acts
10. Speak to your highest self.
11. Be kind to yourself.
12. Keep believing in yourself.
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SELF ESTEEM
Self-esteem refers to a person’s overall sense of
his or her value or worth. It can be considered a
sort
of
measure
approves
of,
of
how
much
appreciates,
a
prizes,
herself” (Adler & Stewart, 2004).
person
or
likes
“values,
him
or
Various
Factors that
influence our
self esteem:
1. Genetics
2. Personality
3. Life experiences
4. Age
5. Health
6. Thoughts
7. Social circumstances
8. The reactions of others
9. Comparing the self to others
SIGNS OF LOW SELF ESTEEM,
CAUSES OF LOW SELF ESTEEM :
Difficult or stressful life experiences can often be a factor, such as:
being bullied or abused
experiencing prejudice, discrimination or stigma, including racism
losing your job or difficulty finding employment
problems at work or while studying
ongoing stress
physical health problems
mental health problems
relationship problems, separation or divorce
worries about your appearance and body image
problems with mon,ey or housing.
Signs of High
Self esteem
Appreciate themselves and other people.
Enjoy growing as a person and finding fulfillment and
meaning in their lives.
Are able to dig deep within themselves and be creative.
Make their own decisions and conform to what others
tell them to be and do only when they agree.
See the word in realistic terms, accepting other people
the way they are while pushing them toward greater
confidence and a more positive direction.
Can easily concentrate on solving problems in their
lives.
Have loving and respectful relationships.
Know what their values are and live their lives
accordingly.
Speak up and tell others their opinions, calmly and
kindly, and share their wants and needs with others.
Endeavor to make a constructive difference in other
people’s lives (Smith & Harte, n.d.).
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SELF SERVING BIAS
Self-serving bias is how social psychologists describe
humans’ tendency to blame external forces when bad
things happen and to give ourselves credit when good
things happen. Although it can mean evading personal
responsibility
for
your
actions,
self-serving
bias
defense mechanism that protects your self-esteem.
is
a
TIPS FOR IMPROVING SELF
SET
GOALS
RIGHT
ENVIRONMENT
AND PEOPLE
TAKE CARE OF
YOUR HEALTH
AND WELL
BEING
Love, accept,
and have
compassion for
yourself
Thank You!
Do you have any questions for me before we go?