How Can We Do It?

Remember you don’t have to be like everyone else If we were all alike we would be boring You will never be able to please everyone Normal means being up sometimes and

down sometimes Normal means being good at some things

and not good at others

Everyone makes mistakes Everyone has to take criticism

THIS SIMPLY MEANS YOU ARE NOT PERFECT AND WHO IS?

Find something you like to do and do it◦ Be realistic—not everyone can be a star

basketball player! Share your skill with someone Remember self-esteem grows

when you accomplish things and even more when others recognize what you can do!

Helping others gives assistance where needed while building your self-esteem◦ When you do, others will respond◦ Help someone in your family◦ Volunteer in the neighborhood ◦ Visit in a home for the elderly◦ Show a child how to do something

Practice making positive choices Decide to trust rather than worry Like instead of dislike Laugh rather than cry Compliment rather than criticize When things get tough,

try one more time Give more than you take Participate –not watch Be a plus not a minus

No one is a doormat Everyone has an opinion Assertiveness means speaking

up for yourself without offending others!

Be comfortable with saying what you think or feel, don’t hide it!

When you see a problem, work to correct it If you need to say “no” say it with

confidence

Prepared by Mrs. Janet MurrayLiberty High SchoolSeptember 7, 2009