Self Respect

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Self Respect

• EQ How can you develop self respect?

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Self-Respect

• Self-respect Having high regard for oneself
• People who behave in responsible ways have self
  respect.
• Do you have self respect??
• How do you develop self respect??

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How do you develop self-respect?

• Make a character check
• Control the belief statements that motivate you.
• Choose actions that promote self-respect.

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Character Check

• Write the answers to these questions in your
  notebook.
• Are you proud of your actions?
• Do your actions reflect responsible values?
• Throughout life you must make checks of your
  character in your notebook
• Make a list of responsible values
• Write yes if your actions reflect these values.
• If your actions do not reflect the values you
  listed, write how you can change your actions.

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Control belief statements that motivate you

• You may have good character and act in ways that
  reflect responsible values, but still lack
  self-respect.
• Do not internalize negative belief statements.
• Example I will fail no matter how hard I try.
• You control the belief statements that play in
  your mind.
• Keep your belief statements positive.
• Example All I can do is my best.

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Chose actions that promote self-respect

• Do you respect yourself?
• Do you expect others to respect you?
• Is there truth to saying actions speak louder
  than words?
• What types of actions promote self-respect?
• Brainstorm some actions that promote self
  respect.

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Actions that promote self-respect

• Pay attention to your appearance
• Being well-groomed is one of the first indicators
  of self-respect.
• Make a list of your responsible actions and
  review the list often
• Knowing your actions are responsible helps keep
  you from getting down on yourself.
• Be a friend to yourself by enjoying activities by
  yourself
• Take time to get in touch with your thoughts and
  feelings.

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Actions that promote self-respect

• Write your feelings in a journal
• Writing about feelings is a good way to examine
  what is happening in your life.
• Make spending time with members of your family or
  a mentor a priority
• Keep people around who keep you positive
• Care for other people the way you would like them
  to care for you

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Actions that promote self-respect

• Let other people know what helps you feel special
• Example are you a birthday person?
• Support the interests of family members and
  friends and ask them to support your interests
• Attend activities that your friends and family
  members value

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Actions that promote self-respect

• Ask family members and friends which of your
  actions show you have character
• Take constructive criticism and use it in a
  positive way
• Get plenty of exercise to generate feelings of
  well-being
• Regular exercise creates a feeling of well-being
  by improving your health, fitness level and
  flexibility.

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Self-Respect FYI

• Students may behave in self-destructive ways
  because they have little self-respect. They may
  be living in an abusive family, or they may be
  struggling in school because of an undiagnosed
  learning disability.
• Remember actions speak louder than words.

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Developing Good Character 5 min check

1. Name the seven building blocks for good
   character.
2. What is delayed gratification?
3. Why is it important to have self-respect?
4. Why is spending time with members of your family
   or a mentor a good way to promote self-respect?
5. Why is exercising a good way to promote
   self-respect?