This document discusses self-image and the factors that influence it. It notes that self-image is how one views themselves and their abilities, and is influenced by self-esteem and body image. Many factors shape self-image, including peers, parents, mentors, teachers, media, successes and failures. The media is highlighted as emphasizing physical appearance over personality traits. Building a positive self-image involves recognizing insecurities, accepting responsibility, setting goals, and associating with supportive people. Self-confidence relates to being self-assured in one's abilities and judgment.
2. o Positive thinking isa mental attitude that
admits into the mind thoughts, words
and images that are conducive to
growth,expansion and success.
o Itisa mental attitude that expects good
and favorable results.
o A positive mind anticipates happiness,
joy,health and a successful outcome
of every situation and action.
o Positive thinking helps with stress
management and caneven improve
one’shealth.
POSITIVE THINKING
3. 𝗈 Self-image is how you view yourself,
your characteristics and abilities.
𝗈 It is the value you place on
yourself and how worthy you feel.
𝗈 Self-image is influenced by your
self- esteem and your body image.
SELF IMAGE
4.
5. FACTORS THAT
AFFECT ONE’S
SELF-IMAGE
Peers
Friends
Mentors
Parents
Teachers
Media
Television
Movies
Magazines
S
uc c esses
Failures
6. Women In The Media
•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
7. TWO TYPES OF FUNCT
IONS:
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.”
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
11. SELF-IMAGE:
The way we see
ourselves
SELF-ESTEEM:
The way we feel about
ourselves
SELF CONFIDENCE:
Belief about our
ability to do
something
12. Causes of poor Self-Image
Negative Environment
Unfair or Unnecessary Comparison
Lack of self awareness
Negative Self talk
Unrealistic Expectations
13. STEPS TO BUILD A
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.
14. DEFINITION:
SELF
CONFIDENCE
Self confidence 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 “Promise yourself, 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”.
15. How to build Self Confidence: 12 Steps
1. RECOGNIZE YOUR
INSECURITIES
o 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
o Get to the root of the
problem, speak to
someone to let it out
and make it easier.
Learn to accept
yourself.
16. 3.BOUNCE BACK FROM
YOUR MISTAKES
o 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.
o Everyone isgood at
something, so discover
the things at whichyou
excel, thenfocus on
your talents.Give
yourself permissionto
take pride inthem.
Giveyourself creditfor
your successes.
4. IDENTIFY YOUR
SUCCESSES
17. A lot of the 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.
5. BE THANKFUL
FOR WHAT YOU
HAVE
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.
18. 6. BE POSITIVE
o Avoid self-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.
o Instead, speak
positively about
yourself, about your
future, and about your
progress.
7. ACCEPT COMPLAINTS
GRACEFULLY
o 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).
19. 8. LOOK AT THE MIRROR
AND SMILE
o 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.
o 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
o 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!
20. 10. STICK TO YOUR
PRINCIPLES
o 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.
o 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
o 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. BASIC NEEDS THAT FORM
OUR IDENTITY
Need to Feel
Loved & Accepted:
•sense of Belonging
1
Need to Feel
Valued &
Acceptable:
•A sense of
Worthiness
2
Need to Feel
Adequate:
•A sense of
Competence
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