The difference between your self image and your self esteem is that self image is how you “see” yourself. The picture you have of how you look and how you behave. It includes how you believe others see you. Self esteem<\/a> is how you value yourself and is more about the kind of person you think you are.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s look at this in more detail and I know that your understanding will guide you towards improving your self image. It should be obvious that both self image and self esteem<\/a> are based on your judgment and opinion and are not reality. Others may see you very differently compared to how you believe you look and act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self image includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self Esteem is how you feel about and value yourself. Image is about how you see yourself and how you believe others see you. They are closely connected because if you see yourself in a certain way, your self esteem will reflect that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self image is one factor in your self esteem. A poor self image will result in low self esteem<\/a>. A positive self image helps a person to feel better about themselves (source: Kenealey et al. 1991<\/a>). Next we are going to look at relationships and how your self image plays an important role in the connections you have with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most important things you need to do to improve your self-esteem is to practice more self-acceptance<\/a>. Accepting who you are and be honest about your wishes, needs and values is a huge step towards self worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to this article by Gilbert Wrenn<\/a> it is really important to build a positive self image because it affects many aspects of our lives and how we live it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self Image is to do with perception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your perception is not reality, but it is your own inner idea of reality. Your mind filters everything and colours it according to your values and thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might see yourself as forgiving, but others may see you in quite a different way. You might believe that hat you are wearing looks silly on you, but others may think it suits you or makes you look smart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a> depends on the image you have of yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you believe you look tired, you may begin to feel and act that way. If you believe you look great, you will be more positive and feel like you can conquer the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your view of yourself is shaped by your unique thoughts and beliefs and you may have a distorted view. Self esteem<\/a> can cause you to see yourself in a positive or negative way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a negative view of yourself you may be highly critical of yourself. You may also listen to and accept the negative comments of others more easily. This can easily become negative self talk<\/a>. Let me help you to stop this negative self talk <\/a>that can destroy your self image. Replace it with more supportive thinking and words – when you do this you will be surprised at the opportunities that can open up for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Self-Image.jpg\")
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How is self-image related to your self esteem?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Could your Self Image be Causing a Problem in Your Relationships?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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