6/25/2023 Developing Positive Self-Images & Discipline in Black Children by Jawanza KunjufuRead NowThere is always someone who has more or is better than you at something. Avoid falling into the comparison trapĬomparing yourself to others places you in a position in which you can never win. Avoid thinking about the ways in which you failed, and celebrate the things that you succeeded in doing.ĥ. Knowing that it is okay to do your best and be happy with the finished project, even if it has flaws, can help you improve the way you view yourself. When someone aims for perfection it can be easy to disappoint yourself, and this will affect that way that you view yourself in the future. Thinking of a few things that you appreciate about yourself will help you to build your self-esteem, and it can help you turn a negative mood into a positive one. These things do not have to be big, but they should reflect what it is that you like about yourself in that moment. Sometimes it helps to simply take a deep breath, slow down, and ask yourself what it is that you appreciate about yourself. The easier it is to identify an issue, the easier it is to change it.ģ. Identify and challenge negative thoughts. Learning how to handle and replace the voice of your inner critic is a good place to start with raising your self-esteem. Set simple and achievable goals, and then start completing them. You’re not going to change everything all at once, so don’t be afraid to start small.
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