The District Magazine Vol. 2 Issue 5, Winter 2017-18 | Page 28

BOOST
Your Self-Image
Feeling good about you these days? If so, you're
ahead of the game, since a recent study shows your
perception of your own image has a profound effect
on how you present yourself to the rest of the world.
Those findings could be empowering in light of
the fact that even small changes to your self-care
routine can significantly boost your self-confidence.
A study by researchers at the Stanford Graduate
School of Business found those who believe in
their own attractiveness view themselves as having
higher social status. Understanding that your
assessment of yourself shapes your view of yourself
and others puts power into your hands.
Want to give yourself some instant confidence?
Consider how these science-based suggestions
may help you put your best foot forward when
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dealing with everything life throws your way.
Get moving. Regardless of your fitness goals,
the fact is you're likely to feel better physically,
emotionally and mentally after you exercise.
Research also shows it can improve your self-
esteem.
You become who you surround yourself with. We
are all energy. Choosing to surround yourself with
bad energy will in return deliver you bad results.
If your choice of company is negative, destructive
and insecure, you will become the same. Misery
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