Is Your Self Image Perception Holding You Back?

[CoachCher 1]

This show will be a discussion with how people perceive you and how it affects how they relate to you. It will be detrimental to your relationships either positively or negatively as well.

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Edited April 16, 2008 by CoachCher

[CoachCher 1]

Is Your Self Image Perception Holding You Back?

"Believing how you see yourself is how others see you." - This is an untrue statement.

Your view of yourself is shaped by your unique thoughts and beliefs and you may have a very distorted view. You may see yourself in a positive/negative way and both will be extremely biased. You may have a negative view of yourself and be highly critical of yourself. Low self image can make many things difficult. You blame yourself for things that aren't your fault; you may underestimate your abilities, and you could be expecting things to go wrong .

So How Can You 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 have happened to you
  
• Take up an exercise program - you will feel better and look better!
  
• Remember good things people have said about you and note them down (journal, blog, etc)
  
• Try the powerful method of meditation, affirmations, self-help programs or even hiring a Life Coach
  
• Read motivational and empowering books for mind, body and soul
  
• Question whether your view of yourself is accurate and examine why you see yourself like you do
  
• Take action and make any changes you think would help you - for example clothes, appearance, hair style, behavior with certain situations
  
• Accept things about yourself that are true and learn to think about them in a positive way while moving forward
  
• 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. It doesn't have to control you or keep you down. Acting in a different way will change how others see you and will also help to change your own mindset towards yourself and your abilities
  
• Challenge yourself in a positive and realistic way. You may surprise yourself!