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Self Image. A positive and Negative Outlook
This document discusses positive thinking, self-image, and their correlation. It explains that positive thinking admits thoughts that promote growth, while self-image is how one views their characteristics and abilities. Several factors, like peers, parents, and media influence self-image. When analyzed together, positive thinking and self-image show a strong correlation, as positive thinking is linked to improved self-image. Developing a positive self-image requires focusing on one's strengths and accepting responsibility.
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- 1. SELF IMAGE A POSITIVEAND NEGATIVE OUTLOOK
- 2. POSITIVE THINKING Positive thinkingis a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conducive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve ones health.
- 3. SELF IMAGE Self-image ishow you view yourself, your characteristics and abilities. It is the value you place on yourself and how worthy you feel. Self-image is influenced by your selfesteem and your body image.
- 5. FACTORS THAT AFFECTONE’S SELF-IMAGE Peers Friends Mentors Parents Teachers Media Television Movies Magazines Successes Failures
- 6. CORRELATION BETWEEN POSITIVE THINKINGAND SELF IMAGE Positive Thinking Self Image Positive Thinking 1.00 Self Image 0.78 1.00 0.78
- 7. Women In TheMedia •Women are used much more than men •Media teaches women to measure themselves in terms of physical appearance •Standards of beauty are unattainable for most women •Media uses young females who are on strict diets or starving to portray the images of beauty •Young women see models in the media and feel the need to look like them to be attractive
- 8. TWO TYPES OFFUNCTIONS: MANIFEST FUNCTION •Can be applied to the desired intent of the advertiser •They use the human image and its sexuality to create interest in a product by appealing to the desires of the person •Pictures of beautiful models are shown in hopes that the viewer will see it and think that they need the product to obtain that level of human perfection •Has proven itself over time to be effective LATENT FUNCTION Unrecognized by the media Consumers can view any fashion magazine and see multiple adds with subliminal, if not direct, messages “In 1992, the ten most popular magazines most commonly read by men and women were reviewed for ads and articles related to weight loss. The women’s magazines contained 10.5 times more articles related to dieting and weight loss than did the man’s magazines.”
- 9. Our Research Media Emphasis 13% PhysicalTraits 87% Personality Characteristics
- 10. Our Research Are appearancesmisused in the media? 11% Yes No 17% 72% UnDecided
- 11. Our Research Has fashionin media affected you? Yes 26% 55% 19% No Sometimes
- 12. SELF-IMAGE: The way wesee ourselves SELF-ESTEEM: The way we feel about ourselves SELF CONFIDENCE: Belief about our ability to do something
- 13. Causes of poorSelf-Image Negative Environment Unfair or Unnecessary Comparison Lack of self awareness Negative Self talk Unrealistic Expectations
- 14. STEPS TO BUIDA POSITIVE SELF IMAGE: Take Inventory: Make a list of all your strengths and Weaknesses. Set Goals. Associate with people of High Moral Character. Accept Responsibility. Give yourself Positive Autosuggestions.
- 15. DEFINITION: SELF CONFIDENCE Selfconfidence relates to self-assuredness in one’s personal judgment, ability ,power etc. Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities. Famous Quote on Self Confidence by Raj Persaud “Promiseyourself, no matter how difficult the problem life throws at you, that you will try as hard as you can to help yourself. You acknowledge that sometimes your efforts to help yourself may not result in success, as often being properly rewarded is not in your control”.
- 16. How to buildSelf Confidence: 12 Steps 1. RECOGNIZE YOUR INSECURITIES Whatever is making you feel unworthy, ashamed, or inferior, identify it, give it a name, and write it down. You can also tear these written pieces to start feeling positive on those points. 2. TALK TO FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES Get to the root of the problem, speak to someone to let it out and make it easier. Learn to accept yourself.
- 17. 4. IDENTIFY YOUR SUCCESSES 3.BOUNCEBACK FROM YOUR MISTAKES Remember that no one is perfect. Even the most confident people have insecurities. At some point in any of our lives, we may feel we lack something. That is reality. Everyone is good at something, so discover the things at which you excel, then focus on your talents. Give yourself permission to take pride in them. Give yourself credit for your successes.
- 18. A lot ofthe times, at the root of insecurity and lack of confidence is a feeling of not having enough of something, whether it's emotional validation, good luck, money, etc. By acknowledging and appreciating what you do have, you can combat the feeling of being incomplete and unsatisfied. Finding that inner peace will do wonders for your confidence. 5. BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE
- 19. 6. BE POSITIVE Avoidself-pity, or the pity and sympathy of others. Never allow others to make you feel inferior-they can only do so if you let them. If you continue to loathe and belittle yourself, others are going to do and believe likewise. Instead, speak positively about yourself, about your future, and about your progress. 7. ACCEPT COMPLAINTS GRACEFULLY Don't roll your eyes and say, "Yeah, right," or shrug it off. Take it to heart and respond positively("Thank you" and a smile works well).
- 20. 8. LOOK ATTHE MIRROR AND SMILE Studies surrounding what's called the "facial feedback theory" suggest that the expressions on your face can actually encourage your brain to register certain emotions. So by looking in the mirror and smiling every day, you might feel happier with yourself and more confident in the long run. 9. FAKE IT Along the same lines of smiling to make yourself feel happy, acting confident might actually make you believe it. Pretend you're a completely confident version of you; go through the motions and see how you feel!
- 21. 10. STICK TOYOUR PRINCIPLES It might be tough, but if you don't have something you can believe in, you don't have anything. If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. No matter what's happened in your life, you can always lay claim to the fact that from this day forward, you've followed your principles to the best of your ability. 11. HELP OTHERS When you know you're kind to the people around you, and are making a positive difference in other people's lives (even if it's just being kinder to the person who serves you coffee in the morning), you'll know that you are a positive force in the world--which will boost your self confidence.
- 22. 12. AVOID PERFECTIONISM Perfectionismparalyzes you and keeps you from accomplishing your goals.
- 23. BASIC NEEDS THATFORM OUR IDENTITY 1. Need to Feel Loved & Accepted: • A sense of Belonging 2. Need to Feel Valued & Acceptable: • A sense of Worthiness 3. Need to Feel Adequate: • A sense of Competence
- 24. SUMMING UP… e“lAslong as you look s i th ed w ern conc an your or e Be m aracter th se your “ ch au your tion, bec you really t a reput ter is wha utation is c u ep chara ile your r rs think yo h e are, w what oth ly m er e n oode are.” nW ― Joh e to vali for some date wh one o yo u ar seeking t eb hei setting y r approval, you y ou ar You hav rself up for disa e et ste in yours o be whole and c r. elf om that. Yo . No one can giv plete uh ey are - wh ave to know wh ou o yo u at irrelevan others say is t.”― Nic Sheff The 'self-image' is the key to human personality and human behavior. Change the self image and you change the personality and the behaviour. Maxwell Maltz “To be b eautiful means t o be you rself. You don ’t need t o be accepted by other s. You nee d to acc ept yourself .” -Thich N hat Hanh-
- 25. GIVING THANK TO… Positivethinking. An imperative vibrant fostering self image. 19 February 2013 - S. Kamatchi, A.H. Komala The impact of media on self image and aapearance. 19 October 2008 - T. Hustad, C. Senescall, A. Statz, R. Werner, J. Zylka Self Analysis 8 February 2010 - M. Varghese Self Confidence and Motivation. 12 September 2013 - S. Govindan A healthy self image. 13 October 2009 - riverstravel