How to Improve Your Self Image

How to Improve Your Self Image

How to Improve Your Self Image

Just as you form opinions and ideas about other people who you see in public or are friends with, you see yourself and pass the same kinds of judgments. Most people do not really see or think about themselves in the same way that others do, but in some cases an extremely negative self image can lead to low self esteem, limited confidence in themselves, and other issues.

Your Self Image

To get a good idea of how you view yourself find a moment to sit by yourself and make a list of words that you feel other people would use to describe you. If it helps, think of specific people in your life and write down how you think they view you or think of you.

Is most of the list negative? If so, then you could definitely use the following exercises designed to help you improve your self image.

Get the Truth

This exercise takes some courage and will be difficult for some people, but it can be the initial step that helps you start to change how you see yourself. Approach one or more people that you are close to and ask them to describe how they see you or talk openly about what they think about you. They may be hesitant to do this, so be prepared to tell them what you are doing and give them permission to talk freely.

While listening, start to write down some key words that they use to describe you which you would not have thought to attribute to yourself. These are little pieces of you that you may not be acknowledging or giving yourself credit for.

Specifically ask people to talk about the positive features and things they love about you. Make a new list with all of these positives compiled and spend some time reminding yourself that you are all of those things.

Picture Yourself

Many people who suffer from a poor self image think they are unattractive or out of style, even though other people may not seem them that way. If you think your self image is appearance related, stand in front of a mirror and take some pictures of yourself or have someone else take some posed shots of you. Do this when you are fully dressed in clothing that makes you feel comfortable with your hair fixed. You want to see yourself how others do on a typical day.

Spend some time looking at the pictures and noting what you like about yourself. If you are having trouble seeing anything of value in your appearances, ask someone who loves you to point out the features that they find attractive. Try to erase the negative thoughts and criticisms and see what they are seeing.

Do not get frustrated if this type of self-reflection and study is uncomfortable at first. It is not going to get better overnight.

Seeking Help

If you seriously see little to no value in yourself then you may need professional help turning your self image around. Look online for forum, websites, blogs, and even eBooks which will give you more in-depth instruction on how to improve your self image. You may also want to seek out a counselor if you think it would help to talk through your issues and get someone else's perspective.

Evelyn Lim is a life coach, Vision Board Counselor and a NLP practitioner, assisting her clients in manifesting the life they want. She believes in working on the self first in order to attract abundance. Evelyn writes passionately on self help topics such as positive thinking, self love, abundance manifestation and becoming more happy. For free reports and tips, please refer to http://www.AbundanceTapestry.com.

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