Influence: The Four Factors Of Self-Esteem

Everyone has the ability to affect their own self-esteem. The four factors of self-esteem are uniqueness, connection, power, and control. Along with these four factors, we also have our developmental assets and protective factors. Each of these factors can heavily impact a person 's self-esteem. The first factor of self-esteem, uniqueness, is important because it makes each of us who we are. We each have at least one special quality, talent, or ability that give us a sense of pride. I think my unique quality is swimming. Since I were a little girl, I was always very athletic; I played many sports, but I was especially good at swimming. I do not know who I would be today if I had never begun to swim. Swimming is my unique talent that increases my confidence. The next factor, connection, is an important factor because it often reminds us of our childhood and how far we have come since then. Connections may bring back important memories, which also brings a sense of pride and happiness. In have a connection when I look through old pictures and rekindle old memories from when I was younger. In doing this, I think about the great friends and family I have and the many memories I have with them. A connection allows us to feel happiness and elation because it reminds us of a good or important time we had experienced. The third factor, power, allows us to feel the transition into adulthood. As teenagers, we have an increasing number of powers and responsibilities.