Self Image and
Esteem
Self image is how
you see yourself in relation to others. This may be
how you see yourself physically or it may be more
about the idea you have of yourself which could also
be called self concept. It is very important as it
affects your self esteem and confidence.
Self image
includes:
What you think you
look like physically
How your
personality comes across
What kind of
person you think you are
What you think
others think of you
How much you like
yourself or you think others like you
Connection to Self
Esteem
If you have poor
self opinion your self esteem will be poor. How
exactly are they different? Self Esteem focuses on how
you feel about yourself. Image is about how you see
yourself. They are, as you can see, quite close.
Relationships
Image is to do
with how people perceive you and this will affect how
they relate to you. It will affect your relationships
either positively or negatively.
You may believe
how you see yourself is how others see you. This
cannot be true. Your view of yourself is shaped by
your unique thoughts and beliefs and you will have a
distorted view. You will see yourself in a positive or
negative way and both will be biased. You may have a
negative view of yourself and if so you are probably
highly critical of yourself.
How to
Improve your Self Image
List things you
like about yourself - include appearance, personality
and skills
Change negative
thoughts to positive thoughts by focusing on the
positive ones and trying to forget the negative things
that happen to you
Take up an
exercise program - you will feel better and look
better! more about self image and exercise
Remember good
things people have said about you and note them down
if you want
Try the powerful
method of self-hypnosis: self hypnosis download -
Building your self esteem It will really help you!
Question whether
your view of yourself is accurate examine why you see
yourself like you do
Make any changes
you think would help you for example clothes,
appearance, hair style, behaviour in certain
situations
Accept things
about yourself that are true and learn to think about
them in a positive way
Take yourself less
seriously and lighten up!
Accept criticism
in a constructive way so you can improve and develop
Don't be limited
by your internal image, step outside of it and break
free, it doesn't have to control you or keep you down.
Acting differently will change how others see you and
will also help to change your own attitude towards
yourself and your abilities
Take up challenges
positively and surprise yourself!
You are only
limited by your efforts and confidence! Believe in
yourself
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