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Summary • Self esteem begins in childhood • Being aware of self helps people identify their strengths and develop their “me” identity. • Part of self esteem development includes • Values identification • Understanding wants vs. needs • Addressing cognitive distortions • Being aware of sensations, feelings and thoughts • Helps choose behaviors which are in unison with values • Helps support people through the difficult moments • Silences the critics • Clarifies who people are and what people want Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices