The following ‘self’ words are all important in contributing to a growing positive wellbeing and identity – The foundations for life.

To shape a confident IDENTITY, you need to…

To build your EMOTIONAL WELLBEING, through developing a high…

Self-esteem + self-efficacy = Accurate self-concept

Self-esteem

~ Also known as self-worth and self-value, self-esteem incorporates feelings of self-worth and value .

~ An overall evaluation of oneself.

~ High self-esteem is having a good self image. Ie. self-esteem is like a mirror where you see your own qualities.

~ Low self-esteem is not realising one’s potential, which translates to poor self-confidence.

~ To develop self-esteem limit negative self-talk, self-criticism and labels. Increase focus on strengths, rather than weaknesses.

 

Self-confidence

~ Belief in one’s self-worth and likelihood in succeeding.

 

Self esteem is a permanent internal feeling while self efficacy is a feeling that depends upon the performance at hand.

 

Self-efficacy

~ Belief in one’s capacity or competence to handle, perform and succeed at tasks.

~ Eg. completing a puzzle, dressing independently, studying. Self-efficacy varies from one situation/activity to another.

~ It builds up as you go on learning and mastering different abilities in life.

~ To encourage self-efficacy skills allow them to make decisions for themselves and include them in decision-making with you.

 

Self-concept

~ Belief about oneself.

~ Is a factual description of how you perceive yourself, whether it may be true or not.

~ If your perception is distorted, this description may not be an accurate depiction of you, but it IS an accurate statement of what you believe about yourself.

~ People with a good self-esteem and self-efficacy are often able to recognize their limitations without a judgment attached.

YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF SELF-EFFICACY BUT LOW SELF-ESTEEM.

It is possible to have low self-esteem and yet have high self-efficacy, often seen with perfectionists.

Ie. Someone may tend to be overly-critical and negative about oneself and yet see themselves as quite capable in certain areas.

For instance, they might see themselves as uninteresting and unlikeable but see themselves as a competent speller.

But the first step you need to take is FINDING YOUR ‘VOICE’, that is, feeling empowered to speak up.

This will heighten your view of yourself, knowing that you can and do make a difference. This empowered voice will show you that your voice is valued. This voice developing your self-worth/esteem (Read above about this concept).

STEP 1 – A VOICE HEARD

Empowering Children’s, Parents’ and Teachers’ Voices

Being listened to, respected and valued

STEP 2 – A STRONG EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

Building One’s Emotional Wellbeing

High self-esteem + self-efficacy = Accurate self-concept

STEP 3 – A CONFIDENT SELF-IDENTITY

Shaping Children’s Identity

I accept myself for ‘who I am’

Then we have… Strengthened Foundations

 

If you want to make a change and clearly know who you are and why you are here,  or if you want to deal with your mental health, or if you just want to know more, contact us.

© Tirzah Lim 2017