Self Image and Self Esteem
Lesson 11
Self Image and Self Esteem
Self image and self esteem are very closely connected. Your self esteem, how much you value yourself and who you are, depends to a very large extent on your self image, what you think about yourself, your talents, capabilities, intelligence, personality, etc.
Developing a Positive Self-Image
Like everything else you are striving to achieve, a positive self image does not just happen overnight. And the way you look does indeed tie in with the way you feel about yourself. People who value themselves have spent a good part of their lives developing that strong positive self image they carry around inside. They have already spent a substantial amount of time nurturing the greatest gift anyone can give to themselves, the gift of self esteem.
However, it is never too late to begin. The first step in developing a positive self image is analyzing the image you already have. Next, use self affirmations to reinforce your positive qualities. With each affirmation that you repeat and begin to believe you are patting yourself on the back, acknowledging yourself as good or okay or even exceptional.
Believe In Yourself
Once you believe in yourself, others will too. What you believe about yourself will be reflected in the way you behave and in the message the rest of the world gets about you. The person you used to be, the person with a self effacing or negative self-image is now becoming more confident, more outgoing, more self-assured.
As your self confidence builds, your self esteem also grows. And because you feel like you are worthwhile, others begin to treat you as worthy. You find yourself beginning to speak up for yourself and your needs.
Self-Esteem Brings About Success
There is another thing that accompanies a positive self image and a sense of self esteem, success. How can you be successful if you do not believe in yourself or that you are worthy of succeeding? When you believe in yourself and the qualities that you have to share, you feel empowered to share those qualities with others.
Gaining control over your eating patterns is a crucial element in achieving a positive self image. When you control what you eat that control spills over into many other areas of your life. When you are out of control with your eating notice how other areas of your life are also out of control.
Help Yourself First
You have probably spent the better part of your life helping other people to think positive thoughts about themselves, your children, your spouse, your relatives, your friends. Probably all your life you have put the most important person last, you! Now is the time to put yourself first and pat yourself on the back.
Gene C.
Self Image and Self Esteem
Self image and self esteem are very closely connected. Your self esteem, how much you value yourself and who you are, depends to a very large extent on your self image, what you think about yourself, your talents, capabilities, intelligence, personality, etc.
Developing a Positive Self-Image
Like everything else you are striving to achieve, a positive self image does not just happen overnight. And the way you look does indeed tie in with the way you feel about yourself. People who value themselves have spent a good part of their lives developing that strong positive self image they carry around inside. They have already spent a substantial amount of time nurturing the greatest gift anyone can give to themselves, the gift of self esteem.
However, it is never too late to begin. The first step in developing a positive self image is analyzing the image you already have. Next, use self affirmations to reinforce your positive qualities. With each affirmation that you repeat and begin to believe you are patting yourself on the back, acknowledging yourself as good or okay or even exceptional.
Believe In Yourself
Once you believe in yourself, others will too. What you believe about yourself will be reflected in the way you behave and in the message the rest of the world gets about you. The person you used to be, the person with a self effacing or negative self-image is now becoming more confident, more outgoing, more self-assured.
As your self confidence builds, your self esteem also grows. And because you feel like you are worthwhile, others begin to treat you as worthy. You find yourself beginning to speak up for yourself and your needs.
Self-Esteem Brings About Success
There is another thing that accompanies a positive self image and a sense of self esteem, success. How can you be successful if you do not believe in yourself or that you are worthy of succeeding? When you believe in yourself and the qualities that you have to share, you feel empowered to share those qualities with others.
Gaining control over your eating patterns is a crucial element in achieving a positive self image. When you control what you eat that control spills over into many other areas of your life. When you are out of control with your eating notice how other areas of your life are also out of control.
Help Yourself First
You have probably spent the better part of your life helping other people to think positive thoughts about themselves, your children, your spouse, your relatives, your friends. Probably all your life you have put the most important person last, you! Now is the time to put yourself first and pat yourself on the back.
Gene C.
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