workshop 5 self esteem and stress

The Ultimate Stress The Ultimate Stress Survival Guide: Survival Guide:

Self Esteem and StressSelf Esteem and Stress

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Self Esteem and StressSelf Esteem and StressStress can affect self-esteem and vice-

versa.High self esteem is linked to personal

and workplace successBuilding self esteem is key to becoming

more confident and successful. Self-esteem is one of the most important

aspects influencing your performance and success in many areas of life.


Self EsteemSelf EsteemWhat is Self Esteem?Two components to Self-Esteem:

The emotional component Performance based self-esteemDependent on each other

Signs of low self esteem: Can you identify any of the signs of low self-esteem

in yourselves or others around you?Signs of High Self Esteem:

Can you identify any of the signs of high self-esteem in yourselves or others around you?

Self-EsteemSelf-EsteemEffects of Building Self-esteem:Quality of relationships, direct link.You like and respect yourself and others moreConsider yourself to be valuable and worthwhile, the

more you will consider others to be also. Low self-esteem: get along with a few people and

only for a limited period. (manifests anger, bitterness, cynicism etc.)

Building Self-esteem:Like yourself to the degree to which you accept

yourself. Self-acceptance requires self-awareness. Self-disclosure is the key to self-awareness.

Build your Self-Esteem through your Build your Self-Esteem through your Relationships with OthersRelationships with Others

Stop Criticising. Attitude of GratitudeGive Genuine Praise and ComplimentsBe Accepting – SMILEGive Your Attention – Listen. Show Interest in others.To be liked, start liking. To earn respect, give it.Law of Indirect Effort: What you sow in the lives of others you reap in your own

life.Successful people help make others feel good

about themselves when in their company

Build your Self-Esteem through your Build your Self-Esteem through your relationship with yourselfrelationship with yourself

Separate out your behaviour from your person.

Thinking positive thoughts and saying affirmations.

Believe in yourself.Become the unconditional loving

parent to yourself. Express your feelings appropriately .

What are Feelings?What are Feelings?Feelings are part of everyday life.Feelings are neither right nor wrong.Being unable to express feelings can

cause problems.We are always influenced by our

feelings. Acknowledge our feelings and be aware

of them.We are responsible for how we act on

our feelings. Feelings originate from thoughts. Change a negative feeling, by changing

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POWERFUL HAPPY SAD ANGRY CONFUSED SCARED

ActiveAggressive

AlertAppreciated

BoldBrave

CapableConfidentCheerful

DeterminedEager

EnergeticEnthusiastic

HappyHealthyIntense

ImportantIntelligent

LovingOpen

PositivePotentProudQuick

RespectedSatisfiedSecureSolid

SpiritedSuperSure

ToughWorthwhile

AliveAmusedAnxious

CalmCheerfulContent

DelightedEcstaticElated

EnergizedExcited

FantasticFortunateFriendlyFulfilled

GladGoodGreat

HopefulLivelyLoving

MotherlyOptimisticOverjoyedPeacefulPleasedProud

RefreshedRelaxedRelievedRested

SatisfiedThankfulThrilledWarm

Wonderful

AwfulBadBlue

CrushedDepressedDesperateDevastated

DisappointedDissatisfiedDistressedDisturbed

DownEmbarrassed

GloomyGlum

HatefulHopeless

HurtLonely

LostLow

MiserablePainfulSorry

TerribleUneasy

UnhappyUnlovedUpset

AgitatedAnnoyed

BitterCritical

DisgustedDismayedEnragedEnviousFed up

FrustratedFuriousHostile

ImpatientIrate

IrritatedLividMad

OutragedPerturbed

RiledResentfulSeething

SoreUptight

AnxiousAwkwardBaffled

BewilderedBothered

CrazyDazed

DisorganisedDisorientedDistractedDisturbed

EmbarrassedFrustratedHelpless

JoltedLost

Mixed upPanicky

ParalyzedPerplexedPuzzledShocked

StuckStunned

SurprisedTrappedTroubledUncertain

UncomfortableUndecided

UnsureUpsetweak

AfraidAnxious

ApprehensiveAwed

CautiousChicken

EdgyFearful

FrightenedHesitantHorrifiedInsecure

IntimidatedJumpyLonely

NervousPanickyShakyTense

TerrifiedThreatened

TimidUneasyUnsureworried

Feeling Word ListThe following table provides a sample list of feelings under specific or main headings.

It is important that we be able to recognise and name what we feel. Recognising our feelings is the first step in mastering them. The table below is aimed at providing you with a wider vocabulary for naming and recognising the many feelings you experience daily.

ConfidenceConfidenceWhat is it?

The belief in your ability to proceed.

What reasons may stop us feeling confident?

How can you become more confident?


AttitudeAttitudeWhat is it?

Our way of approaching life and is how we express our thoughts and feelings.

Have The Right AttitudeUnderstand The Role Of Attitude: help to

determine how stressful a situation feels for youExamine Your Thought PatternsPractice Positive Self-Talk

Change What You CanFind And Eliminate Tolerations


Self-TalkSelf-TalkOur inner dialogue.Negative statements erode self-worth,

increase stress levels, limit potentialLanguage Colours Experience.Increased Perception of Stress.Self-Limitation.Limited Thinking.Developing positive talk.Become aware of your Talk.

Replacing Negative Statements with Positive ones.

Replacing negative statements with Questions


OptimismOptimismHealthier.Greater Achievement.Persistence.Emotional Health.Increased Longevity.Less Stress.


SummarySummarySelf-Esteem is the way we view

ourselves. Stress can affect self-esteem and Self –

esteem affects the way we handle stress.Self-Esteem has two comp0nents

(emotional and competency) which are dependent on each other.

Self-Esteem can be improved by: Building relationships with others. By accepting yourself. Expressing feelings. Nurturing Self-Confidence.


workshop 5 self esteem and stress

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