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Self Esteem is self respect and the ability to have confidence in your worth, skills, and abilities

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The major factors of self esteem conclude of: depression, social support, body-image, problematic behavior, experience at school, and family life
** According to www.mayoclinic.org

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Positive influences are someone or something that benefits you in a healthy way that makes you feel good about yourself
** According to www.psychologytoday.com

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How does a positive attitude not only affect yourself but others around you?

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How does a positive attitude not only affect yourself but others around you?

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Positive thoughts control your whole lifestyle. Positive thoughts create positive friends, emotions, they make you a positive influence as well

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What does it take to be a positive influence?

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What does it take to be a positive influence?

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dedication

engage with others in a peaceful manner

invest energy in goals

embrace critique

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Academic performance, bullying, nonverbal cues, verbal messages, home environment, school/team environment

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Behaviors, beliefs, practices, emotions

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Ways to care for yourself mentally:

Focus on positives

Spend time thinking about a positive future instead of a hurtful past

Enjoy the present moment

Stress management

** According to www.successconsciousness.com

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Believing and knowing that you possess qualities and abilities you are proud of

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Positive friends are a great influence in your life. Creating positive friendships allows you to develop lifeskills such as priorities, trust, and loyalty. Friend help you create a phenomenal support system and create great memories

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How Positive Self Esteem Effects Your Life

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How Positive Self Esteem Effects Your Life

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When you have positive self esteem you make smarter decisions

You create successful relationships

You are less critical of yourself

Have more mental security

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Stay away from negative influences and decisions

Avoid stressful situations

Be less judgemental of yourself

Recognize what a great person you are

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Self esteem determines how you perform in your daily life. It effects your relationships, decisions, motivation, attitude, and how well you perform different tasks.

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Covey, Sean. “The Social Mirror and the True Mirror.” The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: a Guide for Teens, Simon & Schuster, 2006

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Top image is from a free and public source
Bottom image is student owned

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Works Cited-Mental Health

“Building Self-Confidence: Prepare Yourself for Success.” Stress Management Skills from Mind Tools, www.mindtools.com/selfconf.html.

“Does Your Self-Esteem Need a Boost?” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 12 July 2017, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/self-esteem/art-20047976?pg=2.

Furnham, Adrian. “Is High Self-Esteem Bad for You?” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 28 June 2015, www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sideways-view/201506/is-high-self-esteem-bad-you.

“How To Raise Your Self-Esteem.” Psych Central, 17 July 2016, psychcentral.com/lib/how-to-raise-your-self-esteem/.

“The Power of Positive Attitude Can Change Your Life.” SuccessConsciousness.com, www.successconsciousness.com/positive_attitude.htm.

Shipman, Katty Kay and Claire. “The Confidence Gap.” The Atlantic, Atlantic Media Company, 26 Aug. 2015, www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/.

Welty, Tara. “What Is Self-Respect?” Handling Teamwork and Respect for Others, Chelsea House, 2009. Health Reference Center, online.infobase.com/HRC/Search/Details/411032?q=self worth. Accessed 4 Jan. 2018.

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I chose this for my mental Health Project because I strive to be a positive person and wanted to learn more about the importance of it.