Having a healthy self-image: Looking good inside and out

Sometimes personal questions (which could also be asked in beauty pageants) such as “Which part of your body do you dislike the most and why?” or “If there is one part of your body that you could change, what is it and why?” can be easily replied by some though it would make others ponder on their physical appearance. For those with healthy self-image, they would readily answer that they are happy with how they look and didn’t need to change anything. It’s just a matter of attitude anyway. For those who are well-off, looking good physically can be easier with just a visit to the dermatologist, cosmetologist, plastic surgeon, enrolling in a gym or taking some diet pills such as Xenical or Alli.

When I was still a teen, I was conscious about my petite height. Barely five feet tall, I wished I was just like my taller classmates. And then there were those unsightly zits on my face which really made me awkward. Nowadays, I’ve overcome those negative thoughts about myself as I learned to appreciate what I am and develop myself as a well-rounded individual. Self-image is really an important thing and when a person doesn’t feel confident about himself, either he finds ways to compensate for what he lacks or cultivate on whatever gifts and abilities he possess. What really matters is how we see ourselves as somebody unique and special, and to develop our talents and assets to the fullest.