Self-Esteem: Believing in Yourself - Self-Acceptance - Peel Public Health

Developing a Clear and Accurate Self-Image

How Do I See Myself?
Self-Image Exercise
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How Do I See Myself?

kind... insensitive... organized... scattered... stimulating... boring... cautious... aggressive... trust-worthy... too trusting... adaptable... inflexible... friendly... withdrawn...
Everyone has strengths, abilities and unique talents. When self-esteem is low, the mental picture you have of yourself is focused on failings, exaggerating those areas where you feel weak or ineffective, and overlooking what you do well... in other words the picture is inaccurate! But it leaves you with a very negative self-image.

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't,
you're right" (Henry Ford).

Think of characteristics to describe yourself briefly in each of these 4 categories in the Self-Image Exercise.

This Self-Image Exercise is designed to help you develop a fair and accurate self-image with a clear picture of your strengths, and an awareness of the areas you may want to round out or develop.

Self-Image Exercise
Personality


Relationships with Others


Day to Day Functioning


Appearance

Self Esteem: Believing in Yourself - Self-Acceptance

How Do I See Myself?

Think of characteristics to describe yourself briefly in each of these 4 categories in the Self-Image Exercise.

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