Building Your Character

Building Your Character

Keys to CharacterFairnessResponsibilityCitizenshipTrustworthinessCaringRespectfulness

Keys to CharacterPaying attention to these factors builds strong character, self-concept, and self-esteem.

Self-ConceptAlso known as self-image

The mental picture you have of who you are, and the way you think others see you

Shaped and influenced by comments about you from family, friends, other people in your life, and even yourself

Positive comments are more likely to lead to a positive self-concept, while negative comments are more likely to lead to a negative self-concept

Self-EsteemThe confidence you feel about yourself

A positive self-concept is related to high self-esteem

High self-esteem means feeling good about yourself, believing you can be successful, and having the confidence to try new things

When do you feel most confident about yourself?

Avoid ComparisonsComparing yourself to others does not help you succeed in school or in life.

Each of you has unique strengths, special qualities, and things you do well!

Concentrate on doing your best without comparing yourself to friends, siblings, or peers.

Building Confidenceand Boosting Self-EsteemMaintain a positive and realistic outlook

Talk positively to yourself I can do this

Focus on your strengths concentrate on what you do well

Seek support spend time with positive and supportive people

Address weaknesses life is about making mistakes and learning from them

Learning Activity: Achievement Timelineand AutobiographyPart 1: Create a timeline displaying past achievements that have helped you to build confidence and boost your self-esteem.

New job?Made the team?Helped a friend in need?Honor roll?Made a good decision?2005, 2006Graduated College!Babysat for 3 days w/o pay!August, 2010July, 2010Ran my first 5K!

Learning Activity: Achievement Timelineand AutobiographyPart 2: Write a short autobiography that describes at least 3 of the events on your timeline.

Guiding Question:How did each of those events give you a sense of pride and help to build your confidence?