Your Self-Image - How Is It Working for You?
Whether you are a professional secretary, a nurse, a
vice-president in a large corporate organization; a creative
arts director, or an attorney, as a total individual, you must
always strive for self-improvement. Your personal image is what
sets you apart from all others. Your image speaks for itself and
has a lot to do with the way others see you.
Imagine how you feel when you .....
. Treat others with respect. Extend courtesy. Show
consideration. Be kind. Know yourself and how you'd feel if you
were in the same situation and required assistance from someone
else. Whenever you feel tempted to criticize another person--
today, tomorrow, or next week-- realize that criticisms are like
homing pigeons, they always come back to peck you.
. Take charge of your life. Knowing what you want to achieve,
and setting out to fulfill even a minor goal leads you down the
right road to a life filled with successes. Having the courage
to go for your goals requires you to act from a position of
strength. And in order to achieve your desired result, your goal
must be worthy. Do not become discouraged when a specific goal
isn't successful. It takes lots of practice to get it right. The
important point is that you acted.
. Work smarter, not harder; be more efficient, not faster, and
always strive to be better, and avoid carelessness. Do not dwell
on past mistakes. Be aware of what you did incorrectly and learn
from it. Then avoid repeating the same mistake the next time.
Try not to blame others for your faults. No one else is
responsible for your actions--not what you feel, not what you
do, or what you say, or how you react in any situation. Take
each new day as it is given to you. Learn to create a pleasant
experience for yourself and for others.
. Accept and initiate change. If something isn't working, find a
better way to complete the task--before you give up. Doing tasks
the same old way may work for a time, but if there's a way it
can be done more efficiently, try a different method. And a more
effective way may be discovered. After all, there is no right
way and no wrong way to do a task....it may just be whatever
feels right to you.
Respect for yourself and others. In building your self-image,
courtesy, taking charge of your life, and working smarter are
all good habits to develop. Your life may improve when you
practice these habits daily. Then find others to add to the
list. You'll be amazed at how good it makes you feel.