Session 3
Building
Myself
Braver, Beaming, Better
Core value: Character
My Strengths and Qualities ☺
You are to choose one from the following statements and tell something about it.
a) Things I am good at…
b) What I like about my appearance…
c) I have helped others by…
d) What I value the most…
e) Compliments I have received…
f) Challenges I have overcome…
g) Things that make me unique…
h) Times I have made others happy…
WHAT IS
SELF- AWARENESS?
SELF AWARENESS
• Is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively
through reflection and introspection. (Ackerman, 2020)
• Involves our perception of different
aspects of the self-including traits,
behaviors, and feelings. Essentially,
it is a psychological state in which
oneself becomes the focus
of attention (Cherry, 2022).
IMPORTANCE OF SELF AWARENESS (Barron, 2022)
Self-awareness is the
first step to setting
goals.
It proactively manage Better understand others
your thoughts, and develop healthier
emotions, and relationships.
behaviors, rather than To know your strengths
allowing them to and weaknesses
manage you.
How to Cultivate Self-awareness (Ackerman, 2020)
•Make time for yourself.
Create time and space.
•Practice mindfulness.
•Keep a journal.
•Practice listening.
•Gain a different
perspective thru feedback.
As a we cultivate and get
acquainted with ourselves,
we begin to strengthen the
foundation of who we are
and learn to manage
outcomes. By then we
begin to develop our self-
esteem and self-
confidence as to face the
world.
Self-esteem and self-confidence are
something everybody possesses yet varies
depending on the person and situation.
They may not always go hand in hand.
For example it is possible to be
highly self-confident and yet to
have profoundly low self-
esteem.
What’s the difference of Self- esteem from Self-Confidence?
• Self-confidence is your belief in
yourself and your abilities. This
can change depending on the
situation. It's normal to feel quite
confident in some circumstances
and less confident in others.
• Self-esteem, refers to whether
you appreciate and value
yourself. Your self-esteem
develops and changes as a result
of your life experiences and
interactions with other people.
A healthy amount of self-
esteem is necessary to have
the self-confidence to meet
life's challenges and
participate in things you find
enjoyable and rewarding.
Common signs that
a student has Low
Self-esteem and
Self-Confidence
(American Psychological
Association, 2022)
1. Having self-disparaging comments such as, “I’m stupid,” “I can’t do this,” “I always do
everything wrong,” “No one likes me,” etc.
2. Take blame for things that is not your fault or are out of your control
3. Giving up, avoiding risks, or disengaging from tasks, or turning off their
cameras during virtual learning (VL).
4. Reluctant to try new things or be unable to tolerate typical levels of frustration.
5. Pretend not to care, may clown around, or may be aggressive to cover up lack of
confidence, or log off from the virtual learning environment (VLE) abruptly.
6. Do very well for a period of time, then suddenly underperform.
7. Be afraid you success was a fluke or be worried that expectations from
others are suddenly too high.
(American Psychological Association, 2022)
If you have experienced
the following, do not
fear!
It is quite normal to
experience these from
time to time. Do not
worry these can still be
managed and
improved. ☺
Tips for Strengthening
Self-esteem and Self-confidence
(The University of Queensland 2022)
1. Practice self-acceptance.
2. Get to know yourself.
3. Reprogram your thinking.
4. Be more assertive.
5. Surround yourself with
positive influences.
6. Reward yourself.
7. Share with others.
(The University of Queensland 2022)
Conclusion: Knowing yourself
begins with the most
important ideas:
• Becoming self-aware is a starting point
for self-improvement.
• Always remember that Self-esteem
and Self-confidence come from the
way we see ourselves.
• Healthy self-esteem and self-
confidence can help you lead a more
fulfilling life.
Continually bear in mind that:
As we become self-aware, we begin to
develop and identify things that could harm
and affect us mentally and morally.
Let us be mindful to do what is right
and what is good. Our character
mirrors who we are as a person.
REFERENCES
• Ackerman, C. (April 2020). What is self-awareness?(+5 ways tobe more self-aware).
https://positivepsychology.com/self-awareness-matters-how-you-can-be-more-self-aware/
• American Psychological Association. (April 2022). APA Mental Health Primers. Students experiencing low
Self-esteem or low perceptions of competence. https://www.apa.org/ed/schools/primer/self-esteem
• Barron K. (2022) TCK Publishing. Why self-awareness is important: benefits, tips, and
examples. https://www.tckpublishing.com/self-awareness/
• Cherry K. (September 2022). What is self-awareness? Development, types, and how to improve.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-awareness-2795023
• The Bible, New International Version.(n.d.). https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-
Version-NIV-Bible/
• The University of Queensland (2022).Self-esteem and confidence. https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-
services/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/self-help-resources/self-esteem-and-self-confidence
Make sure to accomplish your assignment.
Assignment 1: Gaining Self-esteem and Self-confidence
