Selfimage & self-confidence from "summary" of New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
Self-image and self-confidence are essential building blocks for a successful life. With the right tools, it is possible to make positive changes in our behavior that will strengthen our self-confidence and help us reach our goals.- Try to think positively about yourself and give yourself credit for your successes in life. This can help to boost your self-image and confidence.
- Find activities or hobbies that draw upon your natural talents and strengths as this can be a great source of enjoyment and confidence boost.
- Whenever you feel down or inadequate, take a moment and recall all the things that you do well.
- Practice being kinder and more compassionate towards yourself. Allow yourself to live with mistakes and not over isolate yourself because of them.
- Learn to recognize when your inner critic is talking and try to challenge those insecure ideas by thinking with openness and positivity.
- Spend time focusing on the good qualities that you have rather than only pointing out the negatives.
- When you make mistakes, don't focus too much on punishing yourself with negative thoughts but instead think of ways to learn from them and grow wiser.
- No one is perfect. Everyone has something unique and special to offer no matter their background or current situation in life. Try to remember this and focus on celebrating those qualities that you possess within yourself.
