Then think of something that you want to improve and fill in the blanks: “I’m going to ________ and life will rock even more because ______!”

choose a time to repeat this mantra, like every time you start your car or get dressed.

An illustration of this might be: “I’m a good conversationalist. I’m going to be less of a wallflower and life will rock even more because more people will see me for what I truly am!”

Or: “I’m clever! I am going to reason things out more to solve minor problems around me. Life is in my control!”

Maintain a healthy Self Image

1. Don’t feel like you are not good enough. God created the way that you should naturally be, and that is what makes you a unique individual.
2. Your inner convictions will enable you to reach your goals in life. If you fall down, get right back up and try again.
3. As your self image improves, you will feel better about yourself, and your self esteem will naturally grow from the inside out.
4. Not all decisions will turn out to be right ones. Just keep in mind that right or wrong, you are the one who makes the decisions in your life. Because you are responsible for your choices, you have the power to change your actions. Do not let your self confidence dissipate because you made one misguided choice. Do not let your feeling of self worth that you have built up weaken and come apart. There are other choices to be made; have faith that you can make them, and you will! Remember that most people will tell you that they would rather regret things they did do than things they didn’t do. Be bold! And comfort yourself with the knowledge that even if something doesn’t quite develop as well as anticipated, that at least you attempted to do something.
5. Every day, when you look at yourself in the mirror, remember to find something to really like, and try to say some positive things about yourself.  Think of all accomplishments and achievements you have made and the many qualities that make you unique.
6. Make sure your self talk is upbeat at all times. Remind yourself how unique you are, or how good you look today…anything positive about yourself to help you feel confident. Make being optimistic your natural state of being.
7. Imagine yourself being surrounded by people who are patting you on the back or shaking your hand, or giving you a standing ovation. Visualization is a very important tool you can implement freely at anytime.
8. The most important thing of all is that you have to believe in yourself. Someone once said that whether you believe you can or you believe you can’t, you are right. Choose to believe you CAN and just make up your mind that’s what you’re going to do!
9. Once you convince your subconscious to start thinking in a positive manner rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of thinking, you will find that you will start to become far more confident and life will be the way you’ve always wanted it to be.
10. Be assertive. Boosting your self-esteem and your self image is all about getting what you need/want. So do things for your own sake. Remember, you must help yourself first before you can help others. You can’t lose or give away what you don’t have, so concentrate on your own self improvement efforts before trying to help others with lower self-esteem. Help thyself first!
11. Listen to a song that suits your mood. There is a song that is highly appropriate for almost any situation or mood, if you just look for it. When you take the time to enjoy  a favorite tune that you can relate to, it gives you confidence and a warm inner feeling that you can deal with almost any situation you find yourself in with a clear head and a determined spirit.
12. Don’t let the 21st century take advantage of you. Magazine ads and other media try to demean your self image in an effort to sway you to their point of view just so they can sell you something.  Don’t let people who don’t know you tell you how to feel or what to strive for. You should insist on choosing  your own path. Choose people YOU admire, whether they are famous figures or just regular people you know, to be your role models. No one is perfect in every way, but often, people who we see doing good in the world can inspire us to do better as well.

Things to Remember:

• Some decisions will involve another person, a medical decision, or, for example,  where to live if you marry. Therefore, some decisions may have to be made jointly. You might have to compromise, but once your self confidence becomes something that you can rely upon, that inner feeling of self-worth will guide you through tough joint decisions. When attempting to compromise, self image matters a lot, because you need to trust yourself to do your best.
• The opposite feeling of self confidence is anxiety. But don’t immediately dismiss this feeling. Feeling anxious is not a good nor a bad feeling. It’s just a natural built-in mechanism telling you that there’s something wrong and you need to act upon it.
• Be careful not to act as though you are better than others. Even if you are, true self confidence leads you down the path of modesty and respect for others. Your self-esteem is something that fills you up and helps light your way through life. Pomp, conceit, inability to compromise, and disrespect for the self-esteem of others are merely masks for inner insecurity and weakness. People who try to hide behind these aren’t fooling anyone.

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