This essay focuses on a list of 10 of your personal strengths. you will practice developing self-acceptance. People with high self-esteem know that no one is perfect,

a list of 10 of your personal strengths.

After reading Chapter 8 pages 234-246 in your On Course textbook, you will practice developing self-acceptance. People with high self-esteem know that no one is perfect, and they accept themselves with both their strengths and weaknesses. As the philosopher Reinhold Niebuhr said, successful people accept the things they cannot change, have the courage to change the things they can change, and possess the wisdom to know the difference. In this activity, you will explore your strengths and

weaknesses and the reputation you have with yourself.

This exploration of your self-esteem will allow you to continue revising any limiting beliefs you may hold about yourself. By doing so, you will take an important step toward your success.
Assignment:

Write a list of 10 of your personal strengths. Remember that personal strengths are who you are (i.e., your character); they are not accomplishments (i.e., things you have achieved).
Write a list of 10 of your personal weaknesses.
Now write about the present state of your self-esteem. Are you satisfied with where your self-esteem is today? If not, what can you do to improve