A resource Alan would like to share...

Here is a bit on behaviourism, which is tied up to personality, and says that ones' environment causes ones' behaviour.

First of all, is self observation.
Not too deep, just have a look at yourself . If you find yourself meeting your standards and life is loaded with self praise and reward, you'll have high self- esteem. If, on the other hand, you find yourself failing to meet your standards and are punishing yourself, you will have low self- esteem.Simple eh?

A few recommendations from Allbert Bandura:

http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/bandura.html

1. Self observation-know thyself! make sure you have a fairly accurate picture of your behaviour.

2.Standards-make sure your standards aren't set too high.Don't set yourself up for failure.
But, make sure your standards are also not too low as they become meaningless.

3.Self-response-use self rewards, not punishments and celebrate victories, don't dwell on your failures!

Hope it's not too deep, as it's part of Banduras' theories on social learning.I think all learning should be social and believe some sessions on the dip vet could be held in a pub over lunch and a few drinks! Wonder what the outcomes'd be?

Cheers,
Al