Step Two…Rate your Self-Esteem

Now you should try to rate your self esteem on the following chart using the categories:

Always

Sometimes

Seldom

Never

I know my own strengths & weaknesses

I am proud to be me

I am a good listener

I take responsibility for my own actions

I understand that I am not perfect

I can make mistakes

I look for help when I need it

I respect others differences

I am hopeful and challenged by life

I am open

I am independent

I can take criticism

I encourage others

I can solve problems

Pay particular attention to the characteristics you have marked Seldom and Never

Think of the differences between these two sets of statements and the effect they would
have on your learning.

Postive

Negative

I CAN DO IT

I NEVER DO ANYTHING RIGHT

HAVE A GO

I LL MAKE A FOOL OF MYSELF

I LL KEEP TRYING UNTIL I GET IT RIGHT

I M NEVER GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO IT

I AM CONFIDENT I CAN DO IT

I M STUPID AND USELESS

From Waterford Institute of Technology s WIT Adult & Continuing Education
Study Guide