8 ways to raise a flagging self-image.

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[ ] 8 ways to raise a flagging self-image.

> 8 Ways to Raise a Flagging Self-Image

> Author Unknown

>

> Feeling down on yourself? Need something to make you feel good about

you?

> Here are some suggestions:

>

> 1. Don't put yourself down or you could start believing yourself and

others could too. When someone gives you a compliment say, " Thanks " And

believe that you deserve it--because most often, you do. And avoid

saying, " Thanks,

> but... " and thinking up all the reasons you don't deserve a

> compliment.

>

> 2. Polish up your act. Find the one thing you do well, whether it is

tinkering with cars, playing music or sewing your own clothes. If you do

it well, learn to do it even better. The posivive feedback you get will

make you feel positive about yourself.

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> 3. Pat yourself on the back. It is okay. It is not conceited to say to

yourself, " I'm terrific? " When you have done something well. If you like

yourself, others will too. And giving yourself rewards, little things,

can help you feel good about yourself too.

>

> 4. Mirror Image. Wash regularly, dress neatly, show a sunny

personality. Such " body language " tells people how you feel about

yourself.

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> 5. Nobody's perfect. It's important to understand you are not alone in

your misery. Many people feel shaky about their self-image. One of the

best things you can say to yourself is " Well, no one is perfect. "

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> 6. Make " pro " list. Write down 12 good things about yourself, for

example, are you a good cook? Perhaps you know how to tell funny jokes.

Carry the list with you and when you are feeling down, read it.

Concentrate on the

> positive things about yourself. Don't dwell on the negatives.

>

> 7. An " uplifiting " activity is to look in the mirror and give

> yourself a compliment. Say, " I think you are special because... " Do

this everyday until it becomes easy. It's hard to like ourselves. You

have to work at it.

>

> 8. Join in. Play sports. Take classes. Volunteer your services for a

good cause. The more you participate, the more you will realize how

valuable you are to others and to yourself.