Very soon I will assist you in identifying options after high school and provide you with information to assist with planning. Before we do this however; I want you to think beyond the work values, personality and your dreams that we addressed last week. Today, I will have you delve into your self-awareness, so ask yourself the question, who am I?

You define self-awareness by determining your self-image and your self-esteem, your attitudes and habits. Begin by taking an honest look at yourself. Remember that you create you based on what you think of yourself. A poor self-image will prevent you from becoming successful! Remember that you are a valuable, contributing person who contributes to our society.

Tips on Self-Esteem Building:

1. Be confident! Be proud that you are unique. Trust in yourself, you are a powerful person.
2. Develop your own special style.
3. Don’t be discouraged by mistakes. Winston Churchill once said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
4. Be responsible in your life.
5. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
6. Be KIND to yourself and BELIEVE in yourself!
7. Stay busy, work hard, do your BEST and take PRIDE in what you do!

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
Henry David Thoreau