Children were asked to write down their own personal qualities and characteristics - some children found this quite tricky. People who have positive self-esteem are more likely to value themselves and their achievements, they take better care of themselves, and they make healthier and safer choices.  

Here are some suggestions we shared with children to help them boost their own self-esteem:

• Try not to judge yourself against somebody else (even though it might be really difficult not to). We are all unique and have our own personal strengths and qualities. We might be being unfair to ourselves if we do this.
• Focus on the positives not the negatives (Positive self-talk).
• Notice any negative self-talk, press pause and change it to positive
• When something goes wrong, work out why and try not to blame yourself. Make it a new challenge and work out how to achieve it.
• Spend time with people who love and respect you. They will help you feel better about yourself because they enjoy spending time with you.
• If you are feeling worried or down about something, talk to someone you trust about it
• Before you go to sleep every night, recall 3 good things that happened to you that day and 3 things you are grateful for.