In a prior post (http://www.disabilityliving.ca/disability-canada-resolve-improve-self-esteem-part/) Disability Living explored the topic of self-esteem as it relates to disability. We pointed out that many people with disabilities do not have a healthy self-esteem. This is due in part to society?s lack of affirmation of individuals with physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual restrictions and limitations. The good news is people can raise their level of self-confidence. What better time to do this than at the beginning of a new year?
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Easy ways to raise your self-esteem
Are you an individual with a disability who deals with a lack of self-confidence? If so, put the following tips to use this year and watch your self-esteem grow:
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? Don?t let disability limit you ? We understand that disabilities do place some limitations on people. However, we also know that society doesn?t teach people with disabilities that they are capable of achieving great things. Resolve this year to remove any thoughts that you can?t do something because you have a disability. Read more about this at http://projects.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/orchid/pages/journey.cfm.
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? Say ?yes? to yourself ? Many people with disabilities go through their lives being told ?no? by others. Sometimes, those with any type of restriction have to say ?yes? to themselves. They can do this by asking themselves what desires lie in their hearts and then developing an action plan to obtain those desires. For example, would you love to meet someone special? If so, say ?yes? to yourself by going places where you can meet other singles or even creating a profile on a reputable online singles website. See what wonderful things will happen for you when you say ?yes? to yourself in 2013.
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? Like yourself ? Did you know that you are allowed to like yourself? It?s true. ?Give yourself permission to like yourself. By developing self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-love, you empower yourself to accomplish your goals and improve your relationships with others.?
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? Choose your thoughts wisely ? If you spend one day paying attention to your thoughts, you might be unpleasantly surprised. Oftentimes, people will catch themselves thinking extremely negative thoughts. If you have any negative thoughts that are repetitive, write them down, then write down positive thoughts to replace them with. Practice filling your mind with positive thoughts that are sure to raise your self-esteem.
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Do you have any tips for improving your self-image?
Are you an individual with a disability? Do you have any tips that could help someone improve their self-esteem? If so, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to share with us by leaving a comment on this blog post.
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Let?s Talk About It
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How do you keep your self-esteem healthy as an individual with a disability?
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Do you frequently think negative thoughts about yourself? Are you willing to replace them (one-by-one) with positive thoughts?
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Source: http://www.disabilityliving.ca/disability-canada-resolve-improve-self-esteem-part-2/
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