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10 TIPS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTAINING
A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE

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Fred B. Newton, Director UCS
Eliminate self-defeating attitudes
Unnecessary personal tapes may interfere with having any piece of mind
Clearly define limits to others
You have a right to say “no,” to have personal time, etc.
Know your own boundaries
There are some things you are unable to do, admit it and accept it
Use support
It is ok to talk with friends, family, or use support services (like counselors) when you need to ventilate, get advice, feel support
Escape routine
Being creative by doing new or different activities can be invigorating -- take a risk
Balance your life
It may be common sense -- but good eating, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, social activity and other time improve lifestyle
Know how to relax
Develop regular relaxation strategies from meditation to music
Recognize and reward your accomplishment
We may overlook the small indicators of our success -- don't!
Act to solve problems
Waiting for problems to go away can be deadly - act to find solutions
Be a good friend to yourself
After all, if you're not good to yourself, who will be?