Dimensions Of the self

• Self-Image

  ● ego identity

  ● a dimension an individual most cares about since

  it’s about his image that other people could see him
• Positive - optimistic view of oneself
• Negative - result of accumulated criticisms

  that the person collected from certain

  instances.
• Self Esteem

  ● How highly we think of ourselves; depends on one’s

  perception about himself.

  ● Our worth as a person
• Self Esteem

  ● Can’t be faked unlike self-confidence
• Self Confidence

  ● Can be faked

  ● Refers to the belief in one's abilities, qualities, and

  judgment.

  ● It encompasses having trust in oneself to handle

  various situations
• Positive Self Concept

  Flexibility - liberating the

  self from an absolute point

  of view
• Positive Self Concept

  Realistic - genuine

  perception of the self
• Positive Self Concept

  Optimism - believes in his abilities, displays self-esteem, and does not give up easily.
• Positive Self Concept

  Desire to Change - the commitment to development/enhance himself.
• NEGATIVE SELF CONCEPT

  Self-criticism - points out things that are critical/important to his belief, thoughts, or behavior
• NEGATIVE SELF CONCEPT

  Self-doubt - not confident about his abilities
• NEGATIVE SELF CONCEPT

  Excessive Will to Please Others - mostly unwilling to say “no ”out of fear of displeasing the individual who asks for his help.
• NEGATIVE SELF CONCEPT

  Perfectionism - to do everything “perfectly” without a single mistake.
• Experience: includes knowledge and skills that we

  acquire in the process of cognitive and practical

  activities.
• Knowledge: required for setting goals, defining an

  action plan to achieve them, and risk assessment.
• Skills: determine whether real actions are performed

  by the plan.