February 2020 Stall Talk
Student Health and Wellness Programs
Boosting Self-esteem
What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is a person's overall sense of personal value and self-worth. Self-esteem can also be reflected in terms of our actions such as how we treat ourselves.
Signs of Strong Self-Esteem
Healthy Boundaries, Self-Acceptance, Assertiveness, Resilience, Confidence, Self-Acceptance
February 2020 Events:
Shout it out! Celebrate someone through a simple homemade gift: Feb 6th, 11am-2pm, Library Lanai
Make a plan! Create a Vision Board to set goals: Wednesday, February 12th, 2-4pm, Library Lanai
Mindfulness Meditation Sessions: Mindfulness is the awareness and acceptance of the present moment, instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Every Tuesday, 11-11:30 w/ Devi Stone (counseling center) 4-5 w/ Michael Donenfeild (CC 306)
5 Strategies to Boost Self-esteem
Practice Self-Compassion Be kind to yourself. Give yourself a reminder that you are worthy no matter the setback or challenge. Nurture yourself by taking time out to do small things that make you feel special. Replace self-critical talk by speaking to yourself as a dear friend, use words of support and encouragement.
Use Positive Affirmations Choose positive affirmations that you believe would help you become the best version of yourself. Create a practice of repeating your affirmations to yourself out loud and with feeling.
Surround yourself with people who have a positive impact on you Spend your time with people whom when you leave the experience you have feelings of positivity, joy and happiness.
Celebrate small wins and successes Setting small, managable goals and tracking your progress allows you to celebrate your successes and build self-esteem through feelings of resilience and accomplishment
Do something kind for someone Small acts of kindness we do for others boosts both our own happiness and self-esteem by knowing we made a positive contribution to the world
‘O ka ʻoluʻolu e hauʻoli ʻia.
(Happiness is kindness.)
- ‘Ōlelo No‘eau
In an emergency:
Call 911 or
Campus Security:
(808) 974-7911 (x7911 campus phone)
Crisis Line of Hawaiʻi:
1-(800) 753-6879
(Available 24-hours, 7 days a week)
Hawaiʻi Crisis Text Line:
Text "ALOHA" to 741741
YWCA 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline:
(808) 935-0677
Counseling Services:
(808) 932-7465
SSC E-203
Student Medical Services :
(808) 932-7369
CC 212
UH Hilo Care Team:
Christopher Holland , Dean of Students
UH Hilo Title IX Office:
Jenna Waipa
(808) 932-7642