Feeling Good About Yourself

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When you look in the mirror:

• Who do you see on the outside?
  • Do you like how you look?
  • Do you think you’re too large or too small?
• Who do you see on the inside?
  • Are you happy?
  • Do you think other people like you?
  • Are you proud of yourself?

Who you see is always with you.

• When you look in the mirror do you see:
  • Someone you like, or
  • Someone you don’t like?
  • Do you feel good or bad about yourself?
• The answer can help you… or it can hurt you.

How does feeling bad get in your way?

• Feeling bad about yourself can keep you from:
  • Enjoying life
  • Trying new things
  • Having good friends
  • Being good at your job
• Feeling bad about yourself for a long time can even make you ill.

When you feel bad about yourself, you might say:

• I can’t do anything right
• I’m afraid to ask a question
• I’m not good at anything
• I don’t believe it when people say good things about me

You can do things to stop feeling bad about yourself.

• Stop bad self-talk.
  • “Self-talk” is what you say to yourself that no one else hears.
• If you say things like “I can’t do it!” or “I’m no good!”
• - STOP IT!

Stop bad self-talk!

• When you say something bad to yourself, say “STOP!” very loudly inside your head.
• Keep saying “Stop!” until you really stop saying something bad.
• Now! Say something good about yourself. Say it ten times!

Try good self-talk!

• Say good things to yourself each day, like:
  • I feel good about myself
  • I take good care of myself
  • I look good
  • I am smart
  • I am loved

Good talk makes you feel better.

• These sayings help block bad self-talk.
• If you say them every day, you’ll begin to feel better about yourself.
• The better you feel about yourself, the happier you are.

When you feel good about yourself, you might say:

• I can do it
• I will keep trying until I get it right
• I’m good at my job
• I know the answer
• My friends really like me

How does feeling good help you?

• People who feel good about themselves:
  • Make good friends
  • Are not afraid to try new things
  • Ask questions when they don’t understand
  • Are good workers
  • Are usually more healthy than people who feel bad about themselves

You can do things everyday to feel good about yourself.

• Wear clothes that make you feel good.
• Do something you enjoy.
• Spend time with friends you really like.
• Say “hi” to people you pass on the street.

To feel good, take good care of yourself.

• Get plenty of sleep.
• Eat healthy foods.
• Get a check-up from your doctor and dentist at least once a year.
• Brush and floss your teeth.

Exercise your body.

• Exercise can help you feel and look better.
• Set a time every day to exercise.
  • Walk or run.
  • Ride a bicycle.
  • Dance to music.
  • Climb up and down stairs.
• But… check with your doctor before you start any new physical activity.

It’s easy to do things that make you feel good.

• Do something nice for someone else.
  • Smile at someone who looks sad.
  • Send a card to a friend.
• Get outside.
  • Fly a kite at the park.
  • Plant a garden.
• Play your favorite music.

How do you feel about yourself? Feeling bad about yourself gets in your way and can make you ill.

• Feeling good about yourself can keep you healthy.
• So… feel good about yourself!
• Use good self-talk…not bad self-talk.
• Take good care of yourself.
• Do nice things for others.