The way we see ourselves is very important and affects how
we go through our day and our life. Therefore, taking time to think through our
own self-image is a fine way to spend a little time. Like many things in life,
our self-image is under construction and can change by learning about
ourselves. Sometimes we can do this by reflecting on what we feel we find in
the internal cupboard of our mind, or by simply noting the words that other’s
use to describe us, what we do, or how we do it. The Cleveland Clinic offers a specific set of
steps one could take to foster a more positive self-image (http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/mental_health/hic_fostering_a_positive_self-image.aspx).
More directly, the Mayo Clinic suggests we might spend time
thinking about our “thinking.” This clinic offers four steps to assist us with
doing just that by going from identifying what’s bothering us to adjusting the
way we might be thinking about just those things (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/self-esteem/MH00129).
At the following listed blog, there are numerous quotes from
famous individuals, noted literary figures, and religious figures. They each
had a positive message. Several were also humorous in their wit addressing how
we act as humans. I particularly liked the quote that pointed out how being
positive and being negative take about the same amount of time and energy.
There are three quick ways to improve your positive thinking in an article by Hentrik Edberg given at this blog: http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2013/09/18/here-you-are/comment-page-1/#comment-451491: slow down, complete the phrase, "Now I am . . .", and a word that acts as your own personal 'stop sign'. You see my response here.
September 19, 2013 at 10:33 am
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Thank you, Henrik, for your three wonderful and well-articulated recommendations. I like the crispness of the interventions and your encouragement to use them. I will.
Because pictures are worth a thousand words, I recommend
this site for laughs and uplift: https://www.google.com/search?q=positive+self-image&hl=en&qscrl=1&rlz=1T4GGHP_enUS443US444&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=qrA6UrGXOYuI9ASmrICYAw&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=641&dpr=1.
I also enjoy seeing what others have to say. Therefore, I went to the following site where I found many quotes by others, famous and not so.
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Thanks for the positive and humorous reminders. The quotes bring
to us the fact that we are not the only one looking for relief from our
concerns and that others have found ways to identify and manage their
challenges: so can we!
