Self-esteem is how we view ourselves and our worth. Our self-image, self-respect, self-confidence, body-image, self-care, and identity are some of the factors within self-esteem. Self-esteem can impact many areas of our lives, and working on increasing our self-esteem can have many benefits.
When you’re driven to achieve something, do you ever spend time imagining yourself taking each step of the way to succeed? Whether you’re picturing yourself attaining a new personal best running time, nailing a presentation in a crowded room, ingraining a new habit, or any other goal you have in mind, visualization can act as more than just a confidence and motivation booster. Recent behavioral, brain imaging, and clinical research has reshaped our understanding of just how powerful visualization can really be. T
Understanding our habits and working to ingrain the ones that best serve us is essential for not only our productivity, but our mental health and contentment. In a way, our habits reflect the very nature of who we are. To quote the great Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny”. With this in mind, creating and shaping new habits can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task met with a lot of mental resistance.
It’s no secret that just about every social media platform including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, as well as many advertisements and entertainment productions are adopting the model for short bursts of content that are exciting and fast paced. Our brains are wired to experience gradual changes in our experiences and perception, but we live in a time where new and engaging stimulation is littered all over and constantly pulling for our attention. HEY! OVER HERE! KEEP READING!