Sunday, April 7, 2013

Building Self Esteem in Athletes

By Carolina Carvalho Goncalves


Building self esteem in elderly nursing home patients can benefit all that are involved with the aged person, from the Nursing Staff to the Kitchen Staff to even the cleaning Staff. Then there are also the Elderly family, if the aged person is happy with the Nursing Home then the Patient will show signs of being satisfied. Then the family will be reassured by their loved one's voice that they have chosen the best place for their loved one to reside in. It is like a snow ball effect.one is happy and then all are happy.

Praising an athlete for his or her performance on the field, no matter the outcome of a game, can also increase an athlete's self esteem and confidence. When they win, an athlete should be congratulated for his or her victory with hugs and handshakes; when they lose, the athlete should be congratulated for his or her sportsmanship and commendable effort, also with hugs and handshakes. Showing an athlete respect for his or her performance, especially after a loss, will not only boost the athlete's self esteem, but will teach the athlete about good sportsmanship. Whether they win or lose, focusing on the athlete's strengths and what they did well will help boost self-confidence. Not every moment in life can be a victory, and teaching children how to lose gracefully can be just as important as teaching them to win.While verbal praise is very effective at boosting self esteem and confidence in young athletes, rewards like trophies, pizza parties, and team trips can also go a long way. Fun rewards that offer a break from normal, everyday routines can give athletes a sense of pride and a goal to work for. This type of reward-based system teaches young athletes that genuine hard work can result in positive gain.

To take away their independence and to take over their care takes time for the aged to adjust to their new way of life. It is a lot sometimes for the aged person to get used to. Most times the Elderly person was very independent at home and moving around freely but then end up needing care because their health changes, their eyesight changes or they have a fall and break bones. Once they feel like they are no longer able to take care of their daily living then their self-esteem is soon affected. It will become obvious that they have low self-esteem, and it will become very important for the aged well-being to have their Self Esteem Built back up.

Be careful about having too many assumptions. Assumptions can lead you astray. Assumptions are beliefs that you take for granted. This means that you don't question them and assume them to be true. People in general are pretty logical. They get into trouble when they assume certain wrong things to be true. Examine your more cherished beliefs and test them.The above ideas and principles will help you take control of your mind and direct your thoughts towards success. They require dedication, work, ambition and a lot of patience.I have posted an earlier article (7 self esteem boosters for children) which gives an outline of how the parent or the caregiver can help. Now I want to inform you on how to take action on the theory. I'll walk you though how I do it. You will be able to look over my shoulder and do the same.

Building Self Esteem in Elderly Nursing Home Patients takes time and team work. From the top of the management team to the AIN, EEN, RN, kitchen staff, laundry staff and also the cleaning staff. If the same view-point comes from the top of the staff to the bottom of the staff then it will shine through to all at the Nursing Home. The Patients will feel safe, will feel the love among the staff and will have their Self Esteem in tact.There was a study carried out to see the effects of Self Esteem on Nursing Home Residents which you can read by going to this page Geratic Nursing

The cornerstone of building self-confidence requires accepting responsibility for ones unhappiness and problems. Only then, can they be changed. A survey showed that lottery winners eventually returned to their original state of well-being. Winning the lottery or finding Mr. Right provides only temporary euphoria. Ultimately, it's self-esteem and our thoughts and actions that determine our sense of well-being.The rub is that when self-esteem is low, it's painful to take responsibility. People rather make excuses and blame others, since they already feel so bad. This is really annoying to those around them and creates problems in relationships.Sandy- always procrastinated and turned in her work late with a myriad of excuses, annoying her boss. When she was reprimanded, she resented her boss, blaming him, while her self-loathing grew. By encouraging her to take responsibility for her behavior and exploring her fears and self-criticism that fed her procrastination, she was able to change her habits. She discovered self-empowerment and began to feel good about herself, and she won her boss's appreciation, as well.

How would you like a sure fire tip for increasing your self esteem? Everyone needs a boost sometimes, but there are things you can do on a regular basis to lift yourself up, and stay in a positive mind set.In "The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens", Sean Covey refers to our self esteem as our "Personal Bank Account". As with a traditional bank account, we make withdrawals and deposits daily. As with a traditional money account, we like for the deposits to exceed the withdrawals. He suggests things such as using your talents, being honest with yourself, doing small acts of kindness, and in general, taking good care of yourself physically as well as emotionally. One of the most helpful pieces, however, is the advice to keep promises you make to yourself.

Ask yourself what would be different if you took responsibility for your happiness, your financial security, for your safety, and your physical health? What are the benefits of not taking responsibility for your health, finances, goals, emotions, and relationships? Probably you feel better about yourself in areas where you are more self-responsible. You feel effective, raising your self-esteem. It will be lower in the areas where you are less self-responsible.Mary,complained about the string of men in her life who took advantage of her sexually and financially. Rather than change her behavior and choices, she turned to family and friends who were equally selfish, perpetuating the pattern. When she finally realized that no one was going to rescue her, she began to change for the better. She took responsibility for herself, and found her strength. Having been severely abused as a child, she had been convinced that no one could love her. Grieving her past and experiencing her anger at her perpetrators helped her to leave the stop re-creating her family dynamics.

I've observed many times someone saying to themselves that they are going to start exercising and eating right, only to continue right on eating the same way and not attempt any physical movement. They are then discouraged and complain that they can't lose weight. You have seen this too. I have worked with students who say they are going to make better grades, study and do their homework. They do not follow through, do not improve their grades and then say they just can't do well in school. You have to put action behind your words or they don't mean anything.




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