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Post by anon,irresp. on Sept 20, 2003 20:00:27 GMT -5
Are you suffering from a low self-image? The following tips will help you work towards a higher self-esteem so that you can look at yourself more positively and live a happier life…
Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself. If there is anything that will stop you from having a high self-image, it is the fact that you have a bad habit of feeling sorry for yourself. By victimizing yourself, you are only digging yourself deeper into a fantasy world, making find everything and everyone else to blame for your insecurities, but yourself.
Get Real. If you are really serious about making changes and improving the way you look and feel about yourself, then get real! Stop hiding under an unrealistic shell and face reality. Face your fears and the things that make you feel insecure and accept them as part of your life. Then make a decision that you are going to do something about it.
Take Action. Once you have targeted what is making you feel low about yourself, think of ways you can terminate or at least get those insecurities under control. With real will and effort, you will be able to improve your self-esteem, but you truly have to want to make these changes. No one is going to magically fix things for you.
Think Happy Thoughts. As you work towards your goal of getting a higher self-image, be sure to continuously fill your head with happy thoughts. Thoughts that have you picturing the new you. The new and improved you, the person who had a goal and accomplished it, and the person who can do anything he/she wants…and no one can ever convince you of anything different.
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Teresa =)
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"What does not kill me makes me stronger"
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Post by Teresa =) on Sept 21, 2003 0:49:26 GMT -5
HEY ;D excellent post i really like it a lot cause all u say is soo true! and i want to tell my experienece i have used what u wrote here since about 3 weeks... i mean i just change my actitud a lot.. I really dont know what happened... i think is yes, i stop to feel sorry about myself... this "issue" dosent have to stop me and dosent have to close my goals... i have all very clear and is really stupid to leave them go cuase i work so hard for them.. i have a new view.. i am very postive and i am working on it i put lil goals that on the end will be the biggest goal... stop the picking.. wich i really have imporve a lot... i mena i am not a non- picker yet but i have really improve i change all i know i have a problem and are working on fix it....!!!! i mean i change all i want to look better cause i want to have some harmony between all my person i change my food, i lost weight and the best is cause aff that i have more energy and it helps a lot to health my skin.. i mena more water... not alcohol.. lol and more healthy food.. is doing great..aslo enter to a organization calling aiesec!!(yes they accpet me !!!) and are making more sports is good to do it cause u get less stress and makes u think a lot and u feel more free.... i also understand i am valious and i dont have to feel lesss that other cause all are equal, i understand that the peple who love me wants me to get better and they give me support and they are there for me.. my mom is helping me a lot... she is very happy cause my improve she said is cause i change my actitud... she has been a great support all my life... and the best she is always telling me the postive thing cause she knows that i can do it... as i also understand i dont want to pick all my life... this is a block and i cnat leave this be so important... i know lol!!!! is so wonderful to feel like like that i also understand is a procese and for night to morning things will not change i have to work... is hard but i have the power to do it... i have to take force of the best i can do!!! and well i also try to be busy to find new interest and to development and feel good... the best as i said is the autommotivation we have to do it constantly cause if we dont motivate ourselves and other wants to motivate us if we dont are automotivating we will not pay attention to them and we will not care, as nobody knows better than ourselves.... think u are valous!! and also you are along the one who pick is youself not other... and all depends on yourself....!!!! so think about it i think this mail is great really it resume all we have to do(the mail before this one... ) well that is my explanation , i think are good news i feel so happy right now... cause i know well that we can !!!! and dont abandond!!! and think that .....!!!! well lol i will love to explain myself better ... on spanish maybe? .... anyway thanks for this kisses Teresa
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Post by kathy kathy on Sept 21, 2003 11:24:28 GMT -5
Okay, this is a question that I have asked numerous therapists and I can't ever get a straight answer for it: How do you know if you are a good person? But, i guess my general question is...how do you know if your "low-self-esteem" isn't a correct thought of yourself? Like, what if you really do suck? SHould I have high self-esteem and be a shitty person? No! So, ? Kathy
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Post by Heather on Sept 21, 2003 11:33:56 GMT -5
haha Kathy! You are hilarious. But seriously, you raise an interesting question.
The way I see it is that we all should be proud of ourselves because we are all human: nothing more, and nothing less. Beautiful in our imperfection. In the scheme of things, that's all that really matters.
Love, H
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Post by ready2heal on Sept 21, 2003 11:38:32 GMT -5
"Like, what if you really do suck?" haha that's the funniest thing i've read all week. lol don't worry, just as long as you're kind to everyone, you treat people with respect (even the one's who you don't like), speak out when you know something isn't right, don't lie, cheat, steal.. etc. etc. and if you do, apologize for it. then you're a good person. take care!
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Post by kathy kathy on Sept 22, 2003 9:55:58 GMT -5
I guess you guys are right that does sound kinda funny. Anyway, I know what you're saying- I just...it's like, if I'm not perfect than my parents think I suck. It's like a "you're great or you're awful" situation. So I get confused. And, ready2heal- that's quite the list! I mean, what if I don't do that all the time? I'm striving to be good, but what if I fail? I kinda like Heather's description better, only b/c it takes the pressure off Kathy
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Post by touchingpeace on Sept 22, 2003 10:27:43 GMT -5
I just want to say that whatever anybody is doing with themselves is just what needs to happen. We all heal and progress at our own personal paces, what is right for me may not be for you. However, it is all a process of self-regulation. I think we are self-regulating constantly even if we think we are doing everything wrong WE ARE NOT. I have to experience something for myself before I really want to change a thing. If I truly feel shitty I think it better to feel that, so I can investigate what is really going on. Otherwise I will never get to the root and eventually find myself in the same situation (because I did not learn from it the first time). Nothing is permanent, I think it is important to remind ourselves of this. Take care, much love.
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Post by e on Sept 24, 2003 18:26:07 GMT -5
hey kathy kathy, a song that popped in my head the other day seems sooo appropo to what you're asking. it's from The Sound of Music, of all things. you all remember that gooey song Maria and von Trapp sing when they finally admit they're in love with each other? Nothing comes from nothing Nothing ever could So somewhere in my youth Or childhood I must have done something good you're a real sweetie and you're funny, so i don't believe you're a total loser. nothing comes from nothing! and if your parents confuse you again, then we can come over and introduce them to what real imperfection looks like! xoxoxo
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