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October 2004 |
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ASSET #38: High Self Esteem-Where does it come from?
38% of youth surveyed by Search Institute had this asset in their lives.
What pulls us down when it comes to how we feel about ourselves? Guilt, prejudice, neglect, disrespect, put downs, ridicule and exploitation.
What pulls us up? Dr. Louise Hart, a leading educator on self esteem development says high self-esteem comes from:
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Love, respect and acceptance |
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Being taken seriously |
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Being listened to |
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Having your needs met and taken seriously |
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Honoring uniqueness |
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Being healthy and fit |
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Having meaning and purpose in life |
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A sense of humor, laughter, and play. |
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Taking pride in your cultural heritage |
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Having choices and a sense of personal power |
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Having safety and security |
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Doing good |
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Competence and achievement |
She suggests families talk about their strengths and focus on positive things about each other. "We make healthy children by working from the inside out," she says, "by cherishing and acceptng them as they are and nurturing their growth and development."