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The Importance of Self-Image In Our Lives Today

The importance for self-image in our lives today takes on many different forms. Some of these forms are positive, and some of these forms are negative. There are many different ways that we assess ourselves. Each way that we do this has an effect on our self-image and self-esteem. First and foremost, we can correlate physical appearance with self-image. In today’s society and as it has been for many years, physical appearance has played a role in self-image.
The importance of physical appearance in our society has a direct reflection on how we perceive ourselves. If someone tells you that you are unattractive, you will start to perceive yourself as unattractive. The key to these types of situations is combat them with positive things about yourself. Self-image is very important because the more positively you perceive yourself, the higher-self-esteem you will have as an individual.
Your self-image is also defined by accomplishments. Someone who does not excel academica...

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