Improve your self-image

Improve your self-image

What you think about yourself is crucial to your success. What others think of you is really immaterial so long as you know are special, lovely, unique and capable of attracting all the good things that you need.


Most of us get caught in a trap of self-hatred. We constantly see all that is wrong with us and convince ourselves at a very deep level that we are just not making the grade. This is so damaging to our self-confidence and our relationships, and robs the joy from our lives. It is crucial that each one of us is internally led to a joyful acceptance of who we are. Nobody is perfect. And what picture we perceive as our flaws, will never be held against us by those who truly love us. But, first, we must learn to love ourselves unconditionally. Here are some ideas for enhancing yourself mentality, physically, emotionally and spiritually every day to ensure that you value yourself fully.

1. Work out every day. It could be a brisk walk, but better still join a class – yoga, aerobics, weight training. A lot of confidence comes from feeling fit and seeing yourself glow. Invest this time in yourself.
2. Treat yourself well. Keep a mental tab on your thought process. The minute you catch yourself feeling negative about yourself, or pitying yourself, STOP. Our minds can destroy us. Just meditate for 10 mins everyday repeating “ I am beautiful, worthy, wonderful child of God to whom all good things will happen.” Radiate goodwill and cheer.
3. Don’t deprive yourself. Its good to indulge once in a while. Slot a pampering session – a pedicure, a shopping spree, and lunch with a friend. Set up a special treat for yourself. It will make you feel worthy, and give you something to look forward to.
4. Set goals, and follow them thorough with determination. You will be surprised to see how your life changes once you give it direction. Don’t waste time. Plan out your goals: personal, financial, professional, domestic, and see where you are heading. You will feel more purposefully and fulfilled.
5. Chalk out a healthy diet for yourself and follow it. Eliminate junk food. Not only does it add calories, but drains the digestive system. To feel light and look bright, you must eat right! You will feel more purposeful and fulfilled.
6. Improve your habits. Don’t just slop n front of the TV and while your days away gossiping and wasting your talents. Make the most of what you have. If you do a lot with your life you will feel successful and confident and this automatically improves your self-image.
Pick an idol and let that person motivate you and inspire you. Put his/her picture up in your house or office. Every time you look at that picture let it lead you into believing that your life can be blesses and fulfilled!
7. Realign your breathing. Most of us breathe wrong and this adds to our stress. Deep breathe consciously for five minutes everyday. Sit somewhere quiet and breathe slowly and deeply, in through the nose, out through the mouth. This is most simple, effective ay to achieve serenity while neutralizing stress.
8. Keep a slot of ‘private time’ every single day. Use this time any way you choose. But do it alone and stick to it religiously. You could pray, listen to music or just sit and day-dream, but be yourself for a bit everyday. Write yourself a love letter once a month. Address it, put a stamp on it, and post it, and when it arrives read it as a compliment from the most important person in your life: YOU. Or else, send yourself an email on the first of every month telling yourself some really nice things and planning a great month ahead! See what a happy frame of mind that put in you.

Do inculcate something to cope up with this fast busy life today !!