Self-Esteem Tools

People who recognize their own strengths tend to be happier and have greater self-esteem. However, when a person uses their strengths every day, they can almost become desensitized to them. Personal strengths begin to seem ordinary, while the strengths of others feel novel and extraordinary. Taking the time to purposely assess and appreciate one’s own strengths and qualities can help build self-esteem....

We created the Positive Traits printout as a bit of blank canvas. It is, quite simply, a list of 58 positive traits. Try being creative with this tool! If you have a client who has difficulty recognizing the good in themselves, this worksheet might be just what you need. Encourage your client to circle their own positive traits to begin building self-esteem...

Positive journaling has been found to help improve feelings of well-being and self-esteem. With this self-esteem worksheet, your clients will be asked to record three daily statements related to their successes, good qualities, and positive experiences. This worksheet is great for clients who have difficulty generating ideas for positive experiences to journal about...

Poor self-esteem can manifest itself as a number of problems in children. It can contribute to anxiety, academic problems, depression, behavioral issues, and more. Building a foundation of self-esteem can help children gain the confidence to face their problems, and begin implementing skills. Like many adults, children often discount their strengths, while focusing on negative experiences and weaknesses...

Research in positive psychology has shown that learning to use strengths in new ways can improve well-being. Strengths-based interventions involve identifying strengths, understanding how they are used, and learning new ways to apply them. Using the Strengths Exploration worksheet, your clients will identify their strengths, and then explore their roles in different areas of life (relationships, professional life, and personal fulfillment)...

Follow along as Robot learns about what it means to be different.