Specific steps to develop a positive self-image
- Take a self-image inventory.
- Make a list of your positive qualities.
- Ask significant others to describe your positive qualities.
- Define personal goals and objectives that are reasonable and measurable.
- Confront thinking distortions.
How can self concept be improved?
There are a number of ways in which you can improve your self-esteem.
- Identify and Challenge Your Negative Beliefs. ...
- Identify the Positive About Yourself. ...
- Build Positive Relationships—and Avoid Negative Ones. ...
- Give Yourself a Break. ...
- Become More Assertive and Learn to Say No. ...
- Improve Your Physical Health. ...
- Take On Challenges.
How does self develop?
Our ideal self is the self we aspire to be. Our ideal self develops over time, based on what we have learned and experienced. It is made of our true values and components of what our parents and family have taught us, what we admire in others,and identify most with.
