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OSP Workshop - Self Esteem

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  • Mac (osp)
  • Hailey

Looking at self-esteem …

  • Takes effort
  • Challenges negative beliefs about self
  • Effects attitudes and behaviors
  • Effects confidence
  • Provides overall sense of worth

Factors that affect self-esteem

  • Genetics
  • Personality
  • Age
  • Experience
  • Health
  • Job
  • Inner thinking
  • Reaction to others
  • Comparing to others

A person with low self-esteem …

  • Avoids activities
  • Uses addictive activities
  • Is easily angered or irritated
  • Will focus on weakness
  • Has difficulty creating boundaries
  • Is more sensitive to other peoples’ opinion
  • Dislike self and has negative self talk

A person with too much self-esteem …

  • Is arrogant
  • Shows aggression
  • Will do destructive behavior
  • Is at risk for humiliation, anger, frustration
  • Causes damage to relationships

A person with healthy self-esteem …

  • Appreciates self and others
  • Enjoys growing and finding fulfillment and meaning in their lives
  • Has loving and respectful relationships
  • Has the confidence to make good decisions
  • Is more resilient and able to bounce back

Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2026