Developing and Maintaining Self-Esteem

Building up and maintaining children’s/young adults’ self-esteem is vital for a positive life.

One idea I made for my son was an achievement book, full of little goals that he had reached during the year.

I purchased a blank A5 size note book, made sketches, glued in personal photos, added magazine cuttings and linked these with achievement wording (see example above). It worked like a treat, before long the achievement book was full, and we were ready to tackle our second booklet.

These merit books still give my son so much 'reflective joy', he is very proud to show them to his family and friends, especially with all the stars.

If you remember Obama’s winning speech from 2008 “Yes We Can”, then try saying “Yes I Can” enough times and you will start believing it.

Remember to write at the beginning of the booklet “Yes I Can”, or another preferable catchy phrase. Now set some reachable goals (example brushing my own teeth, making my own bed) and just go for it!

Everybody loves being shown how well they are doing,

no matter what age.

YES I CAN : YES I CAN : YES I CAN : YES I CAN