Self Image - what 

does it mean?
Self image is how you see yourself. This may be how you see yourself physically or
your opinion of who and what you are which is normally called self concept. It
is important as it affects your self esteem and confidence.

Self image includes:

 What you think you look like 

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 How you see your personality

 What kind of person you think you are
 What you believe others think of you
 How much you like yourself or you think others like you
 The status you feel you have

What does self image have to do with self esteem?

Self Esteem is how you feel about yourself. Image is about how you see yourself and
how you believe others see you. They are closely connected because if you have a
poor opinion of yourself your self esteem will be low. Read about how to feel good about
yourself here.

Problems with Relationships? Could it be your Self Image?

Image is to do with perception. How you see yourself is vital because this will affect your
behaviour, your thinking and how you relate to others. People respond to you either
positively or negatively according to how confident you are. Your confidence in
relationships depends on the image you have of yourself. Visit this page for advice on
how to improve your communication skills.

How you see yourself is often different from how others view you. Your view of yourself
is shaped by your unique thoughts and beliefs and you will have a distorted view. You
will see yourself in a positive or negative way according to your level of self esteem.
You may have a negative view of yourself and if so you are probably highly critical of
yourself. 
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What can you do to Improve your Self Image?

List things you like about yourself - include appearance, personality and skills
 

 Change negative thoughts to positive ones by focusing on the positive and

forgetting the negative things that happen to you
 
  Remember compliments and note them down
 Try the powerful method of self-hypnosis: Building your self esteem - self
hypnosis download 
 It will really help you!
 
 Question whether your view of yourself is accurate. and why you see yourself like
you do
 
 Make changes that will help you ;for example, clothes, appearance, hair style
and behaviour
 Accept things about yourself that are true and learn to think about them in a
positive way
 
 Get exercise  - you will look and feel better! more about self image and exercise
 Take yourself less seriously and lighten up!
 Accept criticism constructively so you can move forward and improve yourself

 I recommend online counselling. Click now to contact qualified online

psychologists and counsellors

 Don't be limited by your internal image, step outside of it and break free, it
doesn't have to control you or keep you down. Acting differently will change how
others respond towards you and will help change your attitude towards yourself
and your abilities
 
 Take on challenges positively and surprise yourself!
 Read inspiring books about self esteem - here's a selection of my favourites, they
will help you so check them out now!

Remember, you are only limited by your efforts and confidence! Believe in yourself!
 

Learn more about self esteem and how to build your confidence

Self Concept and self esteem

What is self concept?

Self concept is what you understand about yourself. It is not the same as self image or
self consciousness.

It includes:

 your social character or abilities

 your physical appearance and your body image
 your thinking

Your self concept can change because you see and understand things differently
depending on your feelings, beliefs and attitude. Self awareness is a two-way process
as your feelings and beliefs affect your self concept and the opposite is also true.

Can you tell me more?

Your self concept is your understanding of unchanging characteristics you have:

Social

 are you sociable?  Read being yourself socially

 are you shy?
 are you confident?

Physical

 are you tall?

 are you fat?
 are you handsome?

Psychological

 are you pessimistic or optimistic?

 are you a happy?
 can you make decisions easily?

Can you change your self concept?

Yes. By changing:

 your attitudes
 your moods 
 your values
 your beliefs

If you change your attitude or your thinking you can improve your self concept and your
self esteem as well.

Your self concept is just one factor among many that have an impact on your self
esteem and self confidence.

Want to learn more?

Read how to end negative thoughts