Do You Like Yourself?

Do you like yourself? Are you happy with your life? Do you have regrets? Most people have had times where they wish they could do something differently. Some people refer to it as a “do over” –but, in the real world, it is seldom possible. If you want to change your circumstances in life, you have to change yourself from the inside out. Who you are as a person is a reflection of who you really are on the inside. You are the sum total of your life experiences– because they are shaped, in large part, by the way you think. For example, when things go wrong in your life, if you react in violence, you can change that. If you feel that you fail in everything you attempt to do, you can change that, too. So, do you like yourself? If I told you that you have the power within you to be exactly what you want to be, what would you change? You can change your attitude and behavior by creating an ideal you on the inside that will THEN become you on the outside. You will be able to exercise restraint and self-control, have perfect self-discipline, and become a whole new you– the living embodiment of your “perfect image” from the inside out. It all starts with whether or not you like yourself the way you are right now. If you want to be the perfect you, then list all the qualities that you want, including how you want to act, the type of career you want, the kind of home you want, attitudes about life, everything. Now, picture the YOU from your list. Picture yourself in every situation acting and reacting in the way you really wish you were. Visualize yourself saying this: “Nothing bad ever happens to me.” Think of every challenge and every negative experience as a way to make you stronger and better. Look at your list every day and work on matching your list. Start with the self-discipline and mental attitudes. Your list should begin with self-control, self-discipline, confidence, assertiveness, even-handedness. You want to be totally ethical. Don’t think of anything controversial or that borders on illegality. You want to be a straight-shooter all the way and win yourself over as a model citizen and a success in every way. You want to be the kind of person that people emulate. You want to be the kind of person that inspires people to want to be like you. Think of the people you admire. If they are not ethical, law-abiding, hard working, energetic, and successful in life, then you also need better role models. Remember, you want to be the best person you can be on the inside so that you will, in turn, be the best person you can be on the outside. Think about it.