Lesson Plan
Me, Not Them Lesson Plan
Students will recognize personal triggers for self-comparison, learn practical coping strategies, and build self-appreciation through guided discussion and a personalized worksheet.
Chronic self-comparison undermines self-esteem, increases anxiety, and harms mental health. This individual session equips 9th graders with tools to shift focus inward and celebrate their unique strengths.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion on Comparison Triggers
15 minutes
Step 3
Review Coping Strategies
15 minutes
Step 4
Complete Self-Appreciation Worksheet
25 minutes
Step 5
Share Reflections and Feedback
15 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Next Steps
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Me, Not Them
What Is Self-Comparison?
How Does It Feel?
Common Comparison Triggers
Coping Strategies
Self-Appreciation Worksheet
Share & Celebrate
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Reading
