Many people feel that their physical appearance is the most important factor in building a strong personal image. It’s true that dressing attractively and looking one’s best will make an excellent first impression, but there is more to a person’s image than surface beauty. Your appearance is only part of the package; the rest depends on you inside.

Do you feel good about yourself? Do you have a positive attitude about life? Do you like yourself enough to respect others? These are some of the things that will determine how others perceive you.

You can dress for success every day, but if you don’t believe in yourself or treat others with respect, no one else will either!  So remember that you are more than your appearance—you are a whole person ready to surprise others with all the inside qualities you have to offer.

Self-respect is the first step to start building a positive personal image.

• If you are constantly putting yourself down, criticizing yourself, and making yourself feel bad about who you are and what you do, then how can anyone else ever see anything good in you?
• When you respect yourself, it shows in everything you do. You’re more likely to be mindful of your actions and words because you want to live up to your own standards. And when people see you respecting yourself, they’re more likely to appreciate you too!

Discipline is the key to self-respect

• Discipline is a vital part of building a strong personal image and being able to pursue your goals. In addition, it helps you build self-confidence and feel like you can take on anything.
• When you’re disciplined, you feel in control of your life and actions.
• Discipline helps you create good habits so you can be more effective in your life and make you a better person.

Cultivate a healthy self-image by noticing your positive qualities and uniqueness.

• One of the best ways to start working on a healthy self-image is to notice what you DO like about yourself. It could be your laugh, how you wear your hair, or how you make people feel when they’re around you. Whatever it is, notice it! Because they are reminders of who you are.

Appreciate yourself and be confident in your abilities.

• One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to appreciate yourself. Don’t let others define your worth, and don’t let others influence you.
• It’s easy to get caught up in other people’s opinions and try to live up to their expectations. But when you do that, you’re not being true to yourself—and that’s what makes you who you are! You’re the master of your own destiny!
• So don’t let anyone else tell you what they think of your worth or what they think is good for you. Instead, be true to yourself and do the things that make YOU happy!

Build a good reputation

• How you treat others directly reflects the kind of person you are, and it helps people know what to expect from you. If they know what to expect, they can trust you. They won’t have to worry about being disappointed when they work with you or do business with you because their expectations will be met.
• When you’re considerate of those around you, it’s not just good manners— it’s showing people how much you care about them and how much they mean to you.

Embrace Class, Style, and Grace

• Class is not defined by the clothes you wear or the amount of money you have. It has more to do with your gracefulness and elegance in every situation and, above all else, how you handle yourself in the most challenging circumstances.
• The art of gracefulness is how we behave and act when no one is watching, the way we move through our everyday lives. It’s about being kind and polite even during stressful situations, holding doors for strangers, and helping friends in need.
• Being stylish is how we present ourselves to others. It’s not about wearing expensive clothes or jewelry—it’s more about being confident in your own skin and being comfortable with who you are.

Your image is important in establishing the impression you make on others.

• One of the fastest ways to gain or lose respect is with your image.
• You don’t have to be perfect, but you do need to be presentable and appropriate for where you are and who you’re with.
• Personal image is not just about how you look. It’s about the entire package: how you carry yourself, speak and interact with people, what message your body language conveys, and what values you show through your actions. All these things can be learned and practiced over time!

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