Week 4

promoting positive self esteem and
body image
MOTIVATION
 4 PICS IN
WORD
4 Pics 1 Word is a word
guessing game. It presents
you with four pictures and
then tasks you with
guessing what specific
word fits with the theme of
the photos presented.
FEAR
F
NEGATIVE
E A V
CONFIDENCE
O F N E
OUTLOOK
U T O K
COMPARISON
OM A I N
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, learners will
be able to:
 Define self-esteem and body image
 Describe how self-esteem and body
image improve personally
 Appreciate the importance of being
aware on how low self-esteem affects
body image
What is positive self-esteem and body image?
• It is an exclusive collection of sporting events that involve

• Body image and self-esteem directly influence
competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking.
one another. When you have healthy body

• Most common types of athletics competitions are track and field,
road running, cross country running and race walking.
image, you feel comfortable about your body
and know how to care for it.
• Self-esteem is how you value and respect

yourself as a person. Self-esteem affects how
you take care of yourself, emotionally,
physically and spiritually.
Why is self-esteem and body
image important?
self esteem and body image is
important because it can help us
stand up ourselves and it can
improve our self confidence
without shyness to anyone and
everyone you're facing with.
How self-esteem and self body image improve
personally?
• Model positive self esteem
and body image.
• Build strong relationships
with your youth as good
communication and less
family stress will help your
child develop a positive body
image.
• Encourage your teen to be
active
• Help your teen develop and
value their
• strengths and abilities in
different parts of life.
What is a low self-esteem?
 Typically, a person with low self-
esteem: Is extremely critical of
themselves. Downplays or ignores their
positive qualities. Judges themselves to
be inferior to their peers. Uses negative
words to describe themselves such as
stupid, fat, ugly or unlovable.
Low self-esteem or lack of confidence
leaves students doubting their ability to
succeed, making them hesitant to engage
in learning or take appropriate academic
growth risks. Self-esteem is often built
and buttressed through estimable acts and
achievement
How does low self-esteem affect
body image?
 Body image and self-esteem directly
influence each other and a person's
feelings, thoughts, and actions.
 If a youth doesn't like their body or a

part of their body (poor body image) it is
hard for them to feel good about their
whole self (positive self-esteem).
11 Signs of Low Self-Esteem
Poor Confidence
 If people have low self-esteem and a

lack of confidence, they may have an
unbalanced view of themselves and feel
doubtful of their abilities or what they
have to offer. Low self-esteem and a
lack of confidence can negatively affect
people's relationships, work, or studies.
Lack of Control
 People who have low self-esteem often feel that they have
little control over their lives or what happens to them.
This can be due to the feeling that they have little ability
to create changes in themselves or in the world. Because
they have an external locus of control, they feel powerless
to do anything to fix their problems.
Negative Social Comparison

 Social media can also play
a role in such
comparisons, contributing
to low self-esteem. If you
often compare yourself
unfavorably to people on
social media sites such as
Facebook and Instagram,
your self-esteem may take
a hit.
Problems Asking for What You Need
 When a person has low self-esteem, they may struggle to ask

for what they need. Trouble asking for what you need can be
caused by feeling embarrassed. Or you may feel that a need
for assistance and support is a sign that you are incompetent.
Worry and Self-
Doubt  Even after making a
decision, people who
have low self-worth
often worry that
they’ve made the
wrong choice. They
doubt their own
opinions and may
defer to what others
think instead of
sticking to their
choices.
Trouble Accepting Positive Feedback
 A 2017 study published in the Journal of Experimental
Social Psychology found that low self-esteem is
directly correlated to not being able to accept or
capitalize on compliments from others.
 Positive feedback is often met with suspicion and
distrust. Complimentary words do not align with their
beliefs about themselves, so people with self-esteem
issues may feel that the other person is being flippant
or even cruel.
 Because they don’t have a positive opinion about
themselves, people who have low self-esteem find it
difficult to accept compliments from others.
Negative Self-Talk
 Low self-esteem causes
people to focus on their
flaws rather than their
strengths. Rather than build
themselves up with positive
self-talk, they always seem
to have something negative
to say about themselves,
engaging in
negative self-talk instead.
Fear of Failure
 This fear of failure can be

seen in behaviors such as
acting out when things go
wrong or looking for ways to
hide feelings of inadequacy.
People with low self-esteem
might also make excuses,
blame external factors, or try
to downplay the importance
of the task.
Poor Outlook
 Low self-worth can

cause people to feel that
there is little chance that
the future will be any
better than the present.
These feelings of
hopelessness can make
it hard for people with
low self-esteem to
engage in behaviors that
will bring about
positive changes in their
lives.
Lack of Boundaries
 People with low self-esteem can

have a difficult time setting
boundaries with others. They
may feel guilty or fear that
people will stop liking them if
they try to establish or maintain
a boundary.
 A lack of healthy boundaries can
create problems when others
don't respect a person's space
and time. The lack of respect not
only adds to the person's stress
levels but may also make them
feel less valued.
Trying to Please Others
 People-pleasing is another common
symptom of low self-esteem. In order to
gain external validation, people who don't
feel good about themselves may go above
and beyond to make sure that others are
comfortable and happy.
Impact of Low Self-Esteem
 Accordingly, low self-esteem has been associated

with a number of psychological, physical, and social
consequences that may influence successful
adolescent development and the transition to
adulthood, including depression, anxiety, suicide and
disordered eating.
Which of these affect your
body image and self-esteem?
 Health issues,
depression, or
trauma can affect how
you feel about yourself.
And eating disorders
can cause a poor body
image that isn't true.
Tell a parent, doctor, or
therapist what you're
going through. Ask for
help!
Direction: Complete the statement below.
In this lesson, I Learned

about______________________________________
I must observe the
___________________________________________
______
As a student, it is important for me to
be________________________________
Supplementary Material
The Supplementary Material for this article can be found
online at:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00698/full#supplementary
-material
 References
 1. World Health Organization. Maternal, newborn, child and adolescent
health: adolescent development. Retrieved 29/07, 2019, from
https://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/topics/adolescence/devel
opment/en/
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 2. Boden JM, Fergusson DM, Horwood LJ. Does adolescent self-esteem
predict later life outcomes? A test of the causal role of self-esteem. Dev
Psychopath (2008) 20(1):319–39. doi: 10.1017/S0954579408000151
 3. Trzesniewski KH, Donnellan MB, Robins RW. Stability of self-esteem
across the life span. J Pers Soc Psychol (2003) 84(1):205–20. doi:
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promoting positive self esteem and

• It is an exclusive collection of sporting events that involve

one another. When you have healthy body

• Self-esteem is how you value and respect

 If a youth doesn't like their body or a

 If people have low self-esteem and a

 When a person has low self-esteem, they may struggle to ask

 This fear of failure can be

 Low self-worth can

 People with low self-esteem can

 Accordingly, low self-esteem has been associated

In this lesson, I Learned

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