There are a number of activities that can be undertaken to help improve your self esteem. These can be done in the classroom, at home or in counseling sessions. Some can be done individually, while others are best done in a group setting.

One exercise for a group setting would be for everyone to take a piece of paper and write their name on it. Then the paper is passed around to the next person who then writes a comment on the paper about the person whose name is on the back. There is one key rule for this exercise – only positive things can be written. After all we are trying to build up others, not tear them down. I did one of these while in a Steven Covey class many years ago, I still have some of the cards with comments on them. It is nice to look back to what others had to say about me that I may not have believed for myself.

An example of an individual exercise would be to focus on writing about our self. While it is very easy for a person with low self esteem to write volumes about their problems and negative traits, it is not so easy for them to do the opposite. These people find it difficult to see their own value and self worth. Therefore it is difficult for them to write about the good things others see in them. Frankly since they do not appreciate themselves they very often fail to see their good points. So they should spend at least 10 minutes a day writing positive things about themselves, as well as the goals they would like to achieve. While this will take some time it will start a transformation in their behavior.

If you are looking for more examples of exercises look no further than the internet. There are many examples, types and styles of exercises for young and old alike. Go out and find them, you will find them rewarding opportunities to help those seeking to improve their self esteem.

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