My Fleep:
New Age
New Age
The Power of Your Self-image and How to Improve it for a Fulfilling Life
I have been reading a book that I first read over 40 years
ago. The book is called, Psychcybernetics, which was
written by Maxwell Maltz in 1960. This book contained major
breakthrough information at the time it was published and
it continues to sell through word of mouth. Used copies are
still available for two or three dollars.
What is so significant about this book? Dr. Maltz was a
Plastic Surgeon who improved the physical appearance of
thousands of people, especially those with deformities.
Some of these people experienced major personality
transformations following surgery. Others felt no different
about themselves, even though photos revealed major
improvements. Why? Because their self-image did not change.
For example, some people who felt ugly before surgery still
considered themselves unattractive after major improvements
were made to their appearance. Dr. Maltz realized that our
self-image or the picture of how we see ourselves is
extremely important.
The bad news is that our self-image defines and limits what
we will achieve in life. We cannot consistently outperform
what we believe to be true about ourselves. Our self-image
determines our degree of happiness and fulfillment, success
in relationships, and our career accomplishments and
satisfaction. It also impacts our physical, emotional, and
mental health.
The good news is we can change and improve our self-image.
Dr. Maltz concluded that 90% of the population could use at
least some improvement of their self-image. His book
provides practical exercises for improving one's self-image
and for managing our inner critic. As our self-image
improves, so does our self-confidence and self-esteem,
which are important for any type of success in life. A
strong and healthy picture of ourselves helps us to
overcome many self-imposed limitations and beliefs.
Our inner critic is a major obstacle to experiencing a
successful and fulfilling life. All of us hear the voice of
this critic at times. It takes the form of inner dialog and
negative self-talk. This is the voice that says, " You
can't do it" or "You are not worthy of achieving your
dreams".
As we strengthen and improve our self-image, we also
diminish the power of our inner critic. This helps us to
overcome our resistance (which is often at a sub-conscious
level) to achieving our dreams. As our self-worth increases
our limiting beliefs are changed into positive beliefs. We
start believing in our worthiness and great potential.
What is something practical that we can do to enhance our
self-image? Dr. Maltz advised people to go into the theater
of their mind each day and play mental movies. Visualize
yourself sitting in a theater looking at a large white
screen. Then see yourself on the screen acting and feeling
like the person you want to be. Also replay movies of
yourself experiencing past successes. Our self-image is
influenced more by pictures than words.
We become what we consistently contemplate upon. By
frequently reliving your success experiences you reinforce
an image of yourself as a successful person. Also, when you
play mental movies of yourself acting as the person you
want to become, you begin to see yourself in that way. We
behave like the person we believe ourselves to be. When you
enhance your self-image, your life improves from
inside-out. This is one of the great secrets for finding
happiness and fulfillment.
Copyright 2007. Raymond Gerson
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Raymond Gerson has a Masters Degree in Psychology and over
40 years experience teaching career and personal
development. He is the author of five books including,
Create the Life You Want. Two of his e-books and a
motivational audio presentation are available as free
gifts. Go to:
http://www.raymondgerson.com/freeGifts_landingPage.html
I have been reading a book that I first read over 40 years
ago. The book is called, Psychcybernetics, which was
written by Maxwell Maltz in 1960. This book contained major
breakthrough information at the time it was published and
it continues to sell through word of mouth. Used copies are
still available for two or three dollars.
What is so significant about this book? Dr. Maltz was a
Plastic Surgeon who improved the physical appearance of
thousands of people, especially those with deformities.
Some of these people experienced major personality
transformations following surgery. Others felt no different
about themselves, even though photos revealed major
improvements. Why? Because their self-image did not change.
For example, some people who felt ugly before surgery still
considered themselves unattractive after major improvements
were made to their appearance. Dr. Maltz realized that our
self-image or the picture of how we see ourselves is
extremely important.
The bad news is that our self-image defines and limits what
we will achieve in life. We cannot consistently outperform
what we believe to be true about ourselves. Our self-image
determines our degree of happiness and fulfillment, success
in relationships, and our career accomplishments and
satisfaction. It also impacts our physical, emotional, and
mental health.
The good news is we can change and improve our self-image.
Dr. Maltz concluded that 90% of the population could use at
least some improvement of their self-image. His book
provides practical exercises for improving one's self-image
and for managing our inner critic. As our self-image
improves, so does our self-confidence and self-esteem,
which are important for any type of success in life. A
strong and healthy picture of ourselves helps us to
overcome many self-imposed limitations and beliefs.
Our inner critic is a major obstacle to experiencing a
successful and fulfilling life. All of us hear the voice of
this critic at times. It takes the form of inner dialog and
negative self-talk. This is the voice that says, " You
can't do it" or "You are not worthy of achieving your
dreams".
As we strengthen and improve our self-image, we also
diminish the power of our inner critic. This helps us to
overcome our resistance (which is often at a sub-conscious
level) to achieving our dreams. As our self-worth increases
our limiting beliefs are changed into positive beliefs. We
start believing in our worthiness and great potential.
What is something practical that we can do to enhance our
self-image? Dr. Maltz advised people to go into the theater
of their mind each day and play mental movies. Visualize
yourself sitting in a theater looking at a large white
screen. Then see yourself on the screen acting and feeling
like the person you want to be. Also replay movies of
yourself experiencing past successes. Our self-image is
influenced more by pictures than words.
We become what we consistently contemplate upon. By
frequently reliving your success experiences you reinforce
an image of yourself as a successful person. Also, when you
play mental movies of yourself acting as the person you
want to become, you begin to see yourself in that way. We
behave like the person we believe ourselves to be. When you
enhance your self-image, your life improves from
inside-out. This is one of the great secrets for finding
happiness and fulfillment.
Copyright 2007. Raymond Gerson
----------------------------------------------------
Raymond Gerson has a Masters Degree in Psychology and over
40 years experience teaching career and personal
development. He is the author of five books including,
Create the Life You Want. Two of his e-books and a
motivational audio presentation are available as free
gifts. Go to:
http://www.raymondgerson.com/freeGifts_landingPage.html