Feeling Good About Yourself: Building Self-Esteem

Feeling good about yourself is important. It helps you try new things and feel happy. Building self-esteem means believing in yourself and your abilities. Here are some fun ways to help you feel great about who you are!

Positive Self-Talk

• Talk Positively to Yourself: When you think good things about yourself, you feel better.

  • Activity: Draw a picture of yourself and write or draw things you like about yourself around it. When you feel sad, look at the picture to remind yourself of all the good things.

  • Why It Helps: Positive thoughts make you feel happy and confident. It helps you see the good in yourself and can make you feel proud.

Set and Achieve Goals

• Setting Goals: Achieving small goals can make you feel proud.

  • Activity: Think of something you want to do, like finishing a book or learning a new game. Break it into small steps and do one step at a time. Celebrate when you finish!

  • Why It Helps: Completing goals, even small ones, makes you feel successful. It shows you can achieve what you set your mind to, boosting your confidence.

Recognize Your Strengths

• Know Your Strengths: Everyone is good at something.

  • Activity: With help from a parent or teacher, make a list of things you’re good at. Look at this list when you need a boost.

  • Why It Helps: Knowing what you’re good at helps you feel special and confident. It reminds you of your abilities and what makes you unique.

Practice Self-Care

• Take Care of Yourself: Doing things you enjoy helps you feel good.

  • Activity: Make a list of fun activities, like playing outside, drawing, or reading. Do one activity every day.

  • Why It Helps: Doing things you love helps you feel happy and relaxed. It’s important to take time for yourself and enjoy your favorite activities.

Feeling good about yourself is important. Keep practicing these activities to build your self-esteem. Remember, you are unique and special! Keep believing in yourself and you’ll feel more confident every day.

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