BY KIA
Self-image is how you see yourself; the idea, conception and/or mental image you have of yourself. Your self-image can be very different than how everyone else sees you. Some people who seem to have it all (looks, intelligence, personal and financial success) may have a bad self-image. While others who seem to be less well off, may have a positive self-image.
It's important that your self-image be both positive and realistic. Having a self-image that is unrealistic can be a drawback, whether that self-image is negative OR positive. Sometimes having an occasional negative thought or criticism about oneself can encourage change, hard work, growth and success. Sometimes having too positive an image of oneself can encourage complacency, underachievement, and arrogance. Finding the balance between feeling positive about oneself but having realistic goals is important.
How do you see yourself? Take our short survey.
It's important that your self-image be both positive and realistic. Having a self-image that is unrealistic can be a drawback, whether that self-image is negative OR positive. Sometimes having an occasional negative thought or criticism about oneself can encourage change, hard work, growth and success. Sometimes having too positive an image of oneself can encourage complacency, underachievement, and arrogance. Finding the balance between feeling positive about oneself but having realistic goals is important.
How do you see yourself? Take our short survey.
Give yourself 1 point for each question you answered with a "true".
0 - 2: You have a generally positive way of thinking and should feel good about yourself. Keep it up!
3 - 6: You may be struggling with some negative emotions. Take time to review your good qualities.
7 or more: You can be very critical of yourself. Challenge yourself to change your way of thinking!
