外研社2023思政精品课件-Unit 3 应用英语教程综合英语2.pptxVIP

Pre-Class TasksBackground KnowledgeText AText B Pre-Class TasksMini-ResearchWhat is self-esteem?Self-esteem reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself, (for example, “I am competent”, “I am worthy”), as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame. Pre-Class TasksMini-Research2. Why is building and being able to maintain high self-esteem so important? Some of the most important whys:1) Life becomes simpler and lighter. When you like or love yourself more, then things simply become easier. You won’t make mountains out of molehills (or out of thin air) nearly as often anymore. You won’t drag yourself down or beat yourself up over simple mistakes or over not reaching a perfect and inhuman standard.2) You’ll have more inner stability. When you like yourself more, when your opinion of yourself goes up, then you’ll stop trying so eagerly to get validation and attention from other people. And so you become less needy and your inner life becomes much less of an emotional rollercoaster based on what people may think or say about you today or this week. Pre-Class TasksMini-Research3) Less self-sabotage. Most people’s worst enemy are themselves. By raising and keeping your self-esteem up you’ll feel more deserving of good things in life. And so you’ll go after them more often and with more motivation. And when you get them, then you’ll be a lot less likely to sabotage yourself in subtle or not so subtle ways.4) You’ll be more attractive in any relationship. With better self-esteem you’ll get the benefits listed above. You’ll be more stable and able to handle tough times better. You’ll be less needy and more of a natural giver. Being with you becomes simpler and a lighter experience with a lot less drama, arguments or fights based on little or nothing. And all of this is attractive in any relation