Understanding The Self Activity 4: "You" Through Others' Eyes
Understanding The Self Activity 4: "You" Through Others' Eyes
Understanding The Self Activity 4: "You" Through Others' Eyes
BSE-English B2020
people perceive us depending on how we present ourselves to them. For the first part,
list 10 to 15 qualities are the things that you think the part define who you are below the
Kind * Patient
Snob * Boring
Trustworthy * Determined
Smart * Dedicated
Hostile * Caring
Shy type person * Sincere
Helpful * Friendly
Honest *Courageous
Understanding *Optimistic
Responsible
1. Be nice to yourself
That little voice that tells you you’re killin’ it (or not) is way more powerful than you might think. Make
an effort to be kind to yourself and, if you do slip up, try to challenge any negative thoughts. A good rule
of thumb is to speak to yourself in the same way that you’d speak to your mates. This can be really hard
at first, but practice makes perfect. If you want a few pointers, check out our tips for talking yourself up.
2. You do you
Comparing yourself to other people is a sure-fire way to start feeling crummy. Try to focus on your own
goals and achievements, rather than measuring them against someone else’s. Nobody needs that kind
of pressure!
3. Get movin’
Exercise is a great way to increase motivation, practice setting goals and build confidence. Breaking a
sweat also cues the body to release endorphins, the feel-good hormones.
4. Nobody’s perfect
Always strive to be the best version of yourself, but it’s also important to accept that perfection is an
unrealistic goal.
You’ve got to make mistakes in order to learn and grow, so try not to beat yourself up if you forget to hit
CTRL+S on a super-important assignment. Everyone’s been there.
It’s easy to get hung up on all the things that are out of your control, but it won’t achieve much. Instead,
try to focus your energy on identifying the things that are within your control and seeing what you can
do about them. Read more about how you can accept things that are out of your control.
If you spend time doing the things you enjoy, you’re more likely to think positively. Try to schedule in a
little you-time every day. Whether that’s time spent reading, cooking or just conking out on the couch
for a bit, if it makes you happy, make time for it.
You got up on time this morning. Tick. You poached your eggs to perfection. Winning. Celebrating the
small victories is a great way to build confidence and start feeling better about yourself.
9. Be a pal
Being helpful and considerate to other people will certainly boost their mood, but it’ll also make you feel
pretty good about yourself
10. Surround yourself with a supportive squad
Find people who make you feel good about yourself and avoid those who tend to trigger your negative
thinking.
REFERENCES:
https://au.reachout.com/articles/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem