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: Self Esteem
Definition of self-esteem :Definition of self-esteem a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect. (dictionary.com)
Why Increase Self-esteem :Why Increase Self-esteem Having a healthy self – esteem creates confidence, self-reliance, and overall happiness in an individual
Effects of low self-esteem:
Depression
Isolation
Suicide
Drug Use
Self-inflicted abuse
Values Increased :Values Increased Acceptance
Beauty
Belonging
Pleasure
Love Pride
Well-being
Strength
Self-reliance
Happiness
Values Decreased :Values Decreased Bigger is better
Keeping up with the Jones’s
Violence
Drunkenness
Jealousy
envy
Signs of undervaluation :Signs of undervaluation Cosmetic surgery procedures
Eating disorders
Self inflicted abuse
Depression and suicide
Increase in prescription anti-depressants
Rise in substance abuse
Causes of Low Self-Esteem :Causes of Low Self-Esteem Child Abuse
Bullying & Harassment
Abuse & Neglect
Societal influences
Limitations :Limitations Parental consent for surgeries, piercings, tattoos, etc.
Age restrictions
Cost of services and products
Institutional rules ( dress codes)
Solutions :Solutions Volunteering
Natural Beauty
Wearing of generic clothing
Support Groups
Specific as the cause
Giving of wristbands to show support:
Turquoise in color with positive sayings.
Week long promotion of self-esteem :Week long promotion of self-esteem Monday- Volunteer Day
Tuesday- Generic T-Shirt Day
Wednesday- Free Services Day
Thursday- All Natural day
Friday- Community Give Day
Community Center :Community Center Local facility will host discussion groups, assemblies, and seminars designed to improve self esteem
Open after school to 6:00 PM
Sports/arts/activities
Study groups
Mentoring/support groups
Estimated Donation Value :Estimated Donation Value
Groups that Interfere :Groups that Interfere Plastic Surgeons
Clothing Retailers
Beauty Industry
Celebrities
Media Sources
Goals :Goals Decrease the need for beauty products
Allow natural features to create confidence
Eliminate popularity based on name brands
Internal Changes :Internal Changes Increase in a person’s self-esteem
Build confidence
Promote open-minded thinking