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invested in appearing perfect set themselves up for shame and inferiority, which, according to Gordon Flett of York University "fuels shame, depression and stress."

EIGHT STEPS TO A HEALTHY SELF IMAGE

A strong self-image improves how you feel about yourself, add value to all of your loved ones and increase the enjoyment of your life's endeavors. These eight steps will prepare you for a life-long journey of abundance.

First-Acknowledge that Perfection is not Possible
No one is perfect. Accept this fact and feel less out of
sorts. If imperfection is okay, then we're not so bad

Second- Learn From your Mistakes as you Go
We all make them. The key is to learn so we don't make the same ones over and over.
Failure is just fertilizer for success.

Third-Forgive Yourself and Move On
Don't beat yourself mentally over shortcomings. Say something like: "That's not like me," and move on. There is no sense chastising yourself for something that already happened. Self-inflicted guilt only raises feelings of inferiority.

Fourth- Offset a MIS-take with a RE-take
A simple little pep talk like: "Next time, I'll know to do it this way instead of that way." If the situation allows for it, un-do your error right then and there. On T.V. and in the movies, they call it a re-take. Well, if they can do a re-take, you can, too! Tell yourself: "Oops, take two.," then make the correction.

Fifth- Uplift Yourself
Every time you uplift yourself, you reinforce your positive self-image. You fortify your belief that you are good. You are capable of greatness. Even though you are human, you are worthy of true success.

Sixth- Become Your Own Best Friend
Discover the power of talking yourself up. Reward yourself with a little pat on the back for a job well done. Celebrating the little victories counteracts the little slip-ups in your self-image-building efforts.

Seventh- Believe in You
Speak highly of yourself. Not in a boastful way, but in a positive, self-confident manner. Act in a confident manner. Expect good to come from all situations.

Eighth- Associate with those who build you up
You cannot afford to constantly be undermined by those whose comments or influences drag or keep you down. It becomes one step forward, two steps back. You must either correct those people, telling them you expect only uplifting comments, or get away from them.

In closing, may I suggest that you promise yourself to do what it takes to improve your self-image and increase your self-worth?

Promise Yourself

To engage in positive, uplifting
self talk at all times.

To be so strong that nothing can
disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity
to every person you meet.

To make your friends feel that there is
something special in each one of them.

To think only of the best, to work only
for the best and expect the very best.

To be as enthusiastic about the success
of others as you are about your own.

To forget past mistakes and focus on
greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all
times, smiling from the inside out.

To commit yourself to self-improvement,
so there's no time to criticize others.

To, above all else,
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

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