3 Dimensions of Self-Concept

1. Self-image refers to all perceptions and feelings about our worth with regard to physical and social appearance
Physical appearance includes genetic inheritance, physical attributes such as height, build, to edit Master subtitle style Click weight, etc, Social appearance include our names, roles, and titles.

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2. Self confidence refers to all our perceptions and feelings about our worth with regard to our capabilities the ability to do things, to achieve, and to develop more competencies.

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3. Self-esteem refers to all our perceptions and feelings about our worth with regard to our lovability. This refers to our basic ability to love and be loved.
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A person is said to have a low or negative selfconcept when he sees himself to have no worth; while a person is said to have a high or positive self-concept when he sees himself to have value or 1/21/13 worth.

Symptoms of poor selfconcept:

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Superiority complex when a person tries very hard to exhibit his worth to others by overstressing his strengths. In truth, he is not really sure of his worth.

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Inferiority complex when the person suffers from extreme feelings or negative self-worth that he is unable to recognize his 1/21/13

The Self-Esteem Creed

God made me I was no accident, I was in Gods plan. And He doesnt make junk ever. I was born to be a successful human being. I am somebody special unique, definitely one of a kind, and I love me.

That is essential so that I might love you too. I have talents, potentials, and yes, there is 1/21/13 greatness in me.

VALUES
Values are deeply held beliefs about what is good, right, and appropriate. Values are deepseated and remain constant over time. Personal values are generally instilled in us from the time we are able to comprehend what is good and bad. Our personal values govern if our actions are in harmony; therefore, allowing us to achieve inner peace, feel we are more in control of our life, and make satisfying decisions. 1/21/13

The Rokeach Value Survey

Choose your ten most important values from the list below. After you have your top ten, trim it down to eight. Then to five, down to your top three. Finally, come up with your top most important value. Was it easy to choose? Why did you choose this particular value over the rest?

A comfortable life An exciting life

Self-respect Social recognition

Intelligence Logical Loving

A sense of accomplishment A world at peace A world of beauty Equality Family security Freedom Health 1/21/13 Wisdom Ambition

True friendship Loyalty Obedience

Broad-mindedness Cleanliness Capability Courageous

Politeness Responsibility Self-control

Simplicity

The Lasallian 5 Cs
Competent
He is thoroughly knowledgeable and skilled in his chosen field of study. He is also informed about issues around him. More importantly, a Lasallian can be counted upon to handle his obligations and responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

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Confident
The Lasallians competence is one of his sources of confidence. A confident Lasallian believes in himself and his capability to contribute something of value to the world around him. The Lasallian also believes in people and their ability to transform themselves and society for the good of all.

Concerned
Excellence with a soul, competence with compassion. More than just being competent and confident, a Lasallian is deeply concerned about what is happening around him and how this affects the lives of not only his immediate circle of family and friends but also of those who are less privileged.

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Committed
A Lasallians concern for others translates itself into active and committed service to his community. The Lasallian recognizes that he is responsible not only for himself but also for others. A Lasallian is a person for others.

Christian
Beyond being competent, confident, concerned, and committed, a Lasallian endeavors to become faithful to his calling as a Christian. All that, he does for his own and for others, is rooted in his deep love and reverence for God in all things, a Lasallian starts with God, proceeds with God, and ends with God.

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One La Salle Prayer

Let me be the change I want to see to do with strength and wisdom all that needs to be done and become the hope that I can be. Set me free from my fears and hesitations grant me courage and humility fill me with spirit to face the challenge and start the change I long to see. Today I start the change I want to see.
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