confidence

Why building self-confidence?
(self-esteem, Selbstbewusstsein, Selbstwert)

self-confidence = prerequisite to learning and a happy life = MAIN teaching goal

What is it?
from http://www.ted.com/talks/meaghan_ramsey_why_thinking_you_re_ugly_is_bad_for_you

How to build self-confidence?
context today: overly dependent on image, appearance >
 * be a rolemodel: love everyone, **judge people by what they do, not what they look like**
 * educate:
 * reflect on body culture & celebrities, media coverage, depiction of women, advertising (they tell you you're not good unless you buy this product)
 * talk about own bodies, give tools to build self-esteem
 * how to deal with bullying
 * give opportunities to increase self-confidence