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,Self-image formation + self-motivation[self-development
in society]
FACTORS : INFLUENCE
SELF-IMAGE FORMATION
1. MEDIA [→ media programs + publications = unhappy
with appearance due to comparison > learn to criticize
→ idea / impression (image) that you
early + constantly; puberty = more upset about
form about yourself based on specific
changes]
information
2. ENVIRONMENT [→ circumstances / conditions that
surround a person > natural environment, community
milieu, school & home > combination of PHYSICAL ,
= formed by combination of ways in
SOCIAL + CULTURAL conditions]
which you see yourself
3. PERS + PEER GROUP [→ children watch adults > idea
expected; teenagers = look to friends + peer group
Z How much value you have based on the
for opinions > NEGATIVE FEEDBACK = negative self-
value others place on you
esteem]
Z See yourself in a certain way 4. FAMILY / FAMILY [→ conflict in family / family =
Z Idea of the person you would like to children insecure; teenagers = question values + beliefs
be [ambition for the future] of parents → positive relationships at home = positive
self-esteem + encouragement of achievement →
= change as you form new relationships, isolation + rejection = negative self-esteem]
experience new things + achieve 5. CULTURE [→ security > sense of belonging to a group
achievements > practice tradition = strengthen family relationships +
contribute to self-esteem BUT! Cultural practices
differ = isolate + unworthy]
SELF-MOTIVATION 6. RELIGION [→ view of life > influence opinions + set
principles to live by + identify]
→ encouragement + motivation to do 7. SOCIETY [→ group of people with common
something through your OWN INTERESTS characteristics + interests > live together BUT! =
and ENTHUSIASM (not through pressure expectations about how people SHOULD behave]
from others)
POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE > confident [→ able to control how motivated you are >
relationships with others & motivate understand what your self-esteem is =
yourself to achieve more + expand confidence in yourself]
experience & abilities
2. MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY
TIPS : DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE
[→ motivators = encourage to perform]
W Appreciate your body (evolve)
W Discover your individuality & 3. ROLE MODELS
uniqueness
W Think independently + take control of [→ inspire to motivate yourself > good role
feelings models = successful + inspire others to inspire
W Responsible for your actions themselves]
W Learn how to solve problems
W Able to make good decisions
W Close genuine + supportive
relationships
W Plan future after school
, POSITIVE SELF-TALK: INDIVIDUALITY AND UNIQUENESS +
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
EXTEND FROM PERSONAL POTENTIAL
→ know yourself
→ identify talents + strengths
→ think about : individuality, uniqueness + personal achievements
IMPORTANT: keep yourself motivated with POSITIVE SELF-TALK > say positive things
about yourself + remind yourself to believe that you will be successful
STRATEGIES + SKILLS : EXPLOIT & PROMOTE PERSONAL POTENTIAL
→ Identify + set goals [end result you want to achieve] & achieve them WITHIN a
specific time period
→ SHORT TERM GOALS > achieved within a SHORT period of time
→ LONG TERM GOALS > longer time period [e.g. career choice]
INDIVIDUALITY UNIQUENESS PERSONAL
→ characteristic of a → condition of being one ACHIEVEMENTS
person that makes of a kind
him/her DIFFERENT from →very special / unusual → successes in your
other people W Genetics. Our genetic personal life. This can
makeup is one include anything from
component that makes building a house to running
W You choose your own
us different from the Boston Marathon
fashion style.
everyone else W Learned a new language
W You listen to the music
W Physical Characteristics W Organized an event to
or choose the art you
> Every individual is not raise money for charity
want.
physically created the W Earn a new degree or
W You don't follow the
same certification while
leader.
W Personality working full-time
W You are not afraid to
W Attitude
experiment.
W Perspective
W You live your life for
W Habits
your fulfilment.
W Intellect
W You may not believe that
W Goals
fate is not a real thing
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