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How to Build a Strong Self Image?
By Chief Procrastinator | February 23, 2010
Building self esteem is a gradual process. Start with the smallest changes today and you will have a better image tomorrow and keep doing this everyday.
There is no quick pill to better self image. You need to recondition the existing picture you have of yourself and replace it with a brighter and happy self. It is as simple as that.
Here are a few tried and tested techniques to Develop your Self Esteem.
A: Visualize yourself brimming with confidence.
Practice makes you a perfect man. Seeing yourself succeed is a very important step toward building a better self image. Almost all top athletes mentally see themselves succeeding much before their grand success in the out side world.
B. Identify and Build on your Existing Strength
If you have a hobby or a sport that you enjoy, relish the moments you spend in that sport. Sitting on your couch and watching TV is not a Hobby or a sport that can help you much. You need to do something physical. See and feel the enjoyment all over your body and mind. The more you enjoy yourself, the better for you.
C: Pay attention to Self Talk
Self talk is nothing but the chatter that happens within your mind. This usually happens when you are making a decision or when your brain is distracted. Some people engage in self talk immediately after taking a decision. In all cases, we start by beomcing aware of your self talk. Surprisingly most people beat themselves up in the self talk. Can you Imagine why they feel their Self Esteem is low? Well its simple. When you are not willing to be the best and encouraging friend for yourself, how can you accept others to be so?
Identify everytime you have a negative thought and when you do, stop dead on your track and change that thought. This is difficult and takes some time but gives you very good results and thus worth the hardship.
Instead of telling yourself “You screwed up that last test”, try telling “you could have done better in that test and here is how….”
Here is the funny part… it does not matter what you put after the here is how… This works and works wonders because instead of ending the conversation on a negative note you are redirecting your brain to search for ways to improve. Can you imagine what message you’re sending to your unconscious mind by doing this?
There are many methods and techniques to build you self esteem. The most important factor in your success however is not the technique that you use but the attitude with which you approach the idea of Developing a powerful Self Image. Recognition of the problem is all but the first step what you do next is what will determine how successful you will be in your life. If you put it away for a better time you are sending a message that you are worthy of all that attention.
It Does not matter which technique you choose to build your self esteem, It is important that you start today and keep on giving some small measure of change to the process.
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