DELVING INTO THE SEA OF ESTEEM

WHAT IS SELF IMAGE?

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• Self image is the way we see ourselves and what we think about our image. This can lead to a lot of mistakes being made to try and "improve" our image.

HOW TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF IMAGE

WHAT IS SELF ESTEEM?

Self-esteem, or the way we feel about ourselves, is an important aspect of our emotional well-being. High self-esteem means that we love and accept ourselves for the way we are, and generally feel satisfied most of the time. Low self-esteem means that we are not happy with the way we are.

HOW CAN A PERSON DEVELOP POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM?

• Write down your accomplishments.
• Follow your passion.
• Have a purpose.
• Let go of draining people.

WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCE THE WAY WE FEEL ABOUT OURSELVES?

• Some people struggle with their self-esteem and body image when they begin puberty because it's a time when the body goes through many changes. These changes, combined with wanting to feel accepted by our friends, means it can be tempting to compare ourselves with others. The trouble with that is, not everyone grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.

WHAT ROLE DOES THE MEDIA PLAY IN PROMOTING SELF IMAGE?

• When you think of Cowboys what do you think of? Probably a horse, cool hat and a sheriff badge. This is the media influencing us to believe everyone or anything from that group of things looks and acts the same. So when a young person sees a popular celebrity wearing something they'll think, oh well they're wearing that and they're popular so if I look like that I will popular.

HOW CAN FABRICATED IMAGES INFLUENCE SOMEONES SELF IMAGE?

• Fabricated images or photoshopped images, can lower a persons self image. It causes this because we see a flawless model on a billboard so of course we would want to look like this.

What can young people do to not let negative comments from people affect their self image?

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• Be yourself.
• Forget about what they say.
• Block it all out.
• Focus on the good things about YOU.

COPING MECHANISMS FOR NEGATIVE SELF IMAGE

• Think of all the amazing things about yourself.
• Think of your potential in this world.
• Be proud of yourself.
• See your body in a way you haven't seen it before.