Self-perception is one of the most important factors in living a fulfilled life. The manner in which we view ourselves affects our relationships with other people and also our relationship with ourselves. Whether negative or positive, the way we perceive ourselves is usually the product of outside influences. Perhaps when you were a child you were told that you were not pretty, handsome, smart, funny or talented enough to be who you wanted to be or achieve what you desired to achieve. Maybe your experience was exactly the opposite and you were always encouraged to pursue your dreams and you were told you were just as good or better than the next person in your space. No matter what type of influence was received or where it came from it affected how you think today.
Those of us who were constantly reminded of our many capabilities are not afraid to strive to succeed. We go after what we want and often achieve our goals because those we encounter are attracted to the confidence that drives us. On the other hand, the ones who were fed negativity tend to shy away from success by not even trying. Disappointment has repeatedly shown its ugly face time and time again. So, instead of attempting to move ahead, we are paralyzed in a holding place due to being spoon fed with negativity for so long.
I would like to address the person that lacks self-confidence because of the unfavorable comments that have been spoken into your life. Here are a few tips that may pull you out of the pessimistic way of thinking that you have fallen into.
1. Be confident in who you are. There is only one you and no one can replace you or the gifts and talents you were born with.
2. Never change for people. Always please yourself. People change more than the seasons. One moment they love you and the next moment they may hate you. Usually people change because of adverse circumstances they may be dealing with or because they may not be content with who they are at the time. This is why it is important not to change to please people. If you are pleased with yourself and you treat yourself with respect everyone else will follow.
3. Take time to find out who you are. There are treasures in you that you have to share with others. You were not born by accident. There is a Divine destiny for yourself. Look for it and you will discover who you are.
4. Take care of you. Make sure you exercise and eat right. Learn how to love yourself and take care of the equipment God gave you.
5. Make sure you incorporate a little "Me" time into your week. Remember to treat yourself like royalty every once in a while. Buy yourself something nice or take a long bubble bath with your favorite aromatherapy candle. It does not matter what you do as long as you carve out time to pamper yourself.
It is not easy to undo years of negativity. However, we need to start somewhere.
Article by La Shan Yvette Njie, Founder of Listening Ears. I am dedicated to the cause of propagating positivity across the Earth. http://www.lisnenears.com
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