Building confidence requires understanding how we are perceived by ourselves and by others. Confidence is a skill like any other; it can be learned and, through practice, improved!
Confident Me Workshop
Explore how peer and social pressures on and offline can negatively affect the way students see themselves and build a healthier, more confident you!
Lesson 1
Appearance Ideals
Discover what chasing appearance ideals can cost–besides self-confidence–and how positive influences and actions can help build self-worth.
Lesson 2
Media Messages
Looks can be deceiving, particularly when Instagram filters or Photoshop are used. Learn how to look beyond the filter and set SMART goals for media consumption.
Lesson 3
Confront Comparisons
The human brain is a master of making comparisons, but sometimes comparing ourselves to others can have a negative impact on our confidence.
Lesson 4
Banish Body Talk
Body talk, whether complimenting or teasing, can negatively impact how people view themselves. Help change the conversation from critiques to what we can all do to be more active and healthy.
Lesson 5
Be the Change
Put the lessons learned in the Confident Me workshop into practice and become the change by being confident and inspiring confidence in others.
Unit Extension
Challenge Appearance Discrimination
Learn how to confront appearance discrimination and build a more inclusive student body where everyone is accepted and respected.
Explore Additional Resources
Master Class Series
The Master Class videos provide educators with skills to encourage kindness and open discourse around the topics of body dissatisfaction and bullying.
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Family Resources
Encourage body positivity and self-esteem at home with these important family resources.
Learn MoreBody Confidence
When kids are confident and secure about who they are, they're more likely to have a growth mindset. That means they can motivate themselves to take on new challenges and to cope with and learn from mistakes.
—Understood.org
About the Partnership
The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Discovery Education have joined forces to bring Amazing Me to students, educators and families nationwide. We know that students who are confident lead healthier, happier lives. Access our resources to help students realize their full potential and achieve success in school and beyond.
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