Mirror Self-Esteem Worksheet

Step 1: Stand in front of the mirror and look at your reflection closely.

Step 2: Observe yourself from an outside perspective, and focus on your positive attributes (physical or personality-related).

Step 3: Look at your reflection, and stand in the pose of your favorite superhero for 60 seconds. Standing in front of the mirror in the pose of your favorite hero is linked with positive self-esteem. Here is a sample:

Step 4: Say words of affirmation to yourself. For example:

I am good enough

I am confident

I can take on every challenge that comes my way.

References

Carney, D. R., Cuddy, A. J., & Yap, A. J. (2010). Power posing: Brief nonverbal displays affect neuroendocrine levels and risk tolerance. Psychological science, 21(10), 1363-1368.

Potthoff, J., & Schienle, A. (2021). Effects of Self-Esteem on Self-Viewing: An Eye-Tracking Investigation on Mirror Gazing. Behavioral Sciences, 11(12), 164. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bs11120164

You can download more Mental Health worksheets here.

Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.