How Do You See Yourself?
Reflections about our self-image and that of our children
A Bit About Self-Image
Self-image is all the things we notice and feel about ourselves, how we believe others see us, and the way we see ourselves in our best version. In short, it’s about how you see yourself and how you think the world and God see you. And it’s not just about how you look. It’s about all your real and imagined qualities and flaws.
What’s interesting is that self-image is fluid. It depends on past experiences, interactions with others, and the subconscious. You don’t know your self-image unless you look carefully. Statements like “I can’t do this” or “I’m not that kind of person” are descriptions of our self-image.
If you give yourself some time and attention, your self-image can improve. Maybe you weren’t good at leading projects at 25, but maybe you’ve become better since then.
It’s not easy to change our self-image. That annoying voice in your head clings stubbornly to the old version because that’s what it knows and because the mind always seeks the comfort of the familiar.
Often, our self-image is far from objective reality. And it’s what holds us back, preventing us from growing, knowing ourselves, and making major changes.
