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Which subject	Personal development
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Self esteem
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Lesson Introduction: Boosting Self-Esteem

Welcome to Our Journey of Self-Discovery!

Good day, everyone! Today, we’re going to kick off our lesson on self-esteem—an essential building block of our personal development. But before we dive into the details, let’s start with a quick activity that will set the stage for our exploration.

Activity: The Compliment Circle

1. Get in Pairs: Turn to the person next to you and introduce yourself. Take a moment to chat about what you enjoy doing in your spare time.

2. Compliment Challenge: Now, think of one specific and genuine compliment you can give to your partner. It could be about their personality, a skill they have, or something you admire about them. Remember, compliments are powerful and can uplift someone's self-worth!

3. Exchange Compliments: Once you have your compliment ready, share it with your partner. After you’ve both exchanged compliments, take a few moments to reflect on how it felt to receive and give kind words.

Discussion Prompt: How Did That Feel?

• How did it feel to give a compliment?
• How did it feel to receive one?
• Did it change how you view yourself or your partner?

Transition to Topic

As we think about how compliments made us feel, let’s remember that self-esteem is often about how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us too. Today’s lesson will explore what self-esteem really is, why it matters, and how we can nurture it within ourselves and others.

Are you ready to boost your self-esteem and discover the amazing person that you are? Let’s get started!

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Key Objectives for Today:

• Define self-esteem and its significance
• Discuss factors that influence our self-esteem
• Explore practical ways to enhance self-esteem in ourselves and others

Let’s embark on this exciting personal journey together!