THE MIRROR OF MYSELF

Has it occurred to you that you just don't seem to understand yourself. At one moment you hate and condemn yourself, the next moment you believe you are somebody.

The self-image you harbor is the key to the success or failure of your plans and aspirations in life. If you look at yourself as inadequate, chances are that you will constantly believe that anything you wish for is impossible to get. You tend to underrate yourself and shy away from people. But when you know and appreciate yourself and try to use your inner power, self-knowledge will grow into self-esteem. Self-esteem is the most important factor to happiness and well being.

To have a positive self-image can be difficult, especially if one is affected by life's hardships or other major problems. But there are things we can do to improve self-image and self-esteem, which will will turn improve other aspects of our lives.