self image “without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his...
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Self Image“Without self knowledge, without
understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he
cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.”
What is Self-Image?It is the idea, conception, ormental image one has ofoneself. It includes:
– What you think you look like physically
– What kind of person you think you are
– What do you think others think of you
– How much you like yourself or you think others like you
A candidate for news broadcasters post was
rejected because of his voice. He was also
told that with his obnoxiously long name,he
would never become famous.
A 4 year old girl – the 20th of 22 children,contracted double pneumonia and scarlet fever
ata very early age, which paralyzed her left leg.Thereafter at 9 years of age she removed her
legbraces and started walking without them. At 13she decided to become a runner but kept failingmiserably in all races that she entered in. Shekept trying in spite of several detractors andfinally started winning every race she entered.
In 1954, Jimmy Denny, manager of the Grand
Ole Opry fired a singer after one performance.
He told him, “You ain’t goin’ nowhere…. Son.You ought to go back to drivin’ a truck.”
Factors affecting Self-Image
• Self Esteem• Confidence • Positive Attitude• Self Motivation
‘I am what I will be’
Self Esteem
• Self Esteem is related to your self worth and your value
• It increases your confidence• Low self esteem causes depression,
unhappiness, insecurity and poor confidence.
• That nagging voice of disapproval inside you, causes you to stumble at every challenge and challenges seem impossible
Improve you Self Image• Feel good when you want• Don’t take undue criticism – Even from
yourself• Forget your failures, learn from your
mistakes• Never give up. Remember ‘Impossible is
Nothing’• Face your fears• Keep an open mind and a thirst for
knowledge