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
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