The term self-esteem is defined as the confidence of an individual in his/her own ability. When you develop this kind of confidence, you tend to value and respect yourself.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theory of motivation which states that five categories of human needs dictate an individual’s behavior. Those needs are: physiological needs (need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep and shelter), safety needs (need to be secure of danger), love and belonging needs (need to love and be loved and need to belong), feeling recognized (esteem needs- need to achieve or to be recognized) and reaching potential (self-actualization needs).

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:

Level1: Physical

Level2: Safety

Level3: Belonging

Level4: Feeling recognized

Level5: Reaching potential

Mental and emotional health contributes to the overall positive outlook of a person. If a person is content and happy, the relationship between him/her with others is harmonious. They can adapt and cope with the dynamics of things. It also improves your eating and sleeping habit positively.

Mental and emotional health

1. Have a positive outlook to look over the problems you are facing;

2. Have a healthy self-esteem where you respect and are confident of yourself; and

3. Have self-awareness to do your best in everything.

Ways to demonstrate self-esteem and mental/emotional health

Keiko: I may have made it on the track team right now but I can always improve to make it next time.

Keiko: I will practice everyday to improve my time and find someone to practice with.

Keiko: I can also try out for other sports team to widen my horizon.

Positive self-talk

The teen may suggest a more realistic suggestion that will meet the requirement of the project. The teen can also rectify the things she suggested to make it beneficial for everybody. Listen to the suggestions of others and add to those suggestions.

The teen will respond positively and cope.