Boost Your Self Image

The self-image is a kind of mental picture of yourself, both as  physical body and also as an individual. When you are thinking about yourself, the feelings  that come up are important.  Self-image also involves how you feel about your weaknesses, strengths and abilities.

These are self-impressions that have built up over a span of time: What are your dreams? What do you feel and hope? What have you been doing throughout your life and what did you really want to do? These self-images can be very positive, giving individuals confidence in their various  thoughts and actions, or negative, making one doubt their capabilities and ideas.

Surprisingly, self-images can be very different from how the world sees you. Some people who actually outwardly seem to have everything(intelligence,  financial success,looks) may have a very bad self-image. On the contrary, others who have had a really difficult life and intense hardships may have a very positive self-image.

Some believe that one's self-image is defined by various events that affect him or her (doing well in school, at work, or relationships.) Others believe one's self-image can help shape those  very events. There is mostly some truth to both the schools of thought: failing at some event can certainly cause one to feel bad about oneself, just as feeling good about oneself can lead to better performance for a project. But nobody can deny that  self-image has a very strong impact on one's happiness, and the outlook of life can affect those around . If you project a positive self-image, people will be more likely to see you as a positive, capable person.

 Sometimes having a negative thought or feeling about oneself can even  encourage changes, hard work,and success. Sometimes having way too positive an image of oneself may encourage  underachievement, and arrogance. Finding the perfect balance  and blend between feeling positive but having realistic goals are important.

Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes.People come in different ways .There is no one "right" body size. There is no such "perfect" people.Your body and self is not, and should not be, exactly like anybody else's. Valuing and respecting your own body and self is a crucial part of a healthy life!

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Choosing a Perfect Necktie

Men are spoilt for choice when it comes to ties since they come in countless colors, designs, textures and cuts. A tie is the first thing people notice. "Nice tie!" That's always what people say. Men who have been wearing ties for many years also at times find it difficult making a choice from a tie rack. The tie is no longer something reserved for formal events and big meetings; done right, the tie can be an off-duty accessory, too. You can also use it to sharpen up your weekend style, or freshen up your date night look.

So while you do want a tie that looks great all on its own, remember, it shouldn't be a novelty piece. It's meant to speak to the rest of your outfit, not stand apart from or clash with it. Apart from ones own personal choices, one also needs to keep some basics in mind while choosing a tie.

There are three broad guidelines while you need to keep in mind while purchasing your tie:

1.  Proportion (Length/Width) : I cannot even explain how important this is. It is crucial you pay attention to the length and the width of the tie while purchasing. The proportion of the tie is directly proportional to the built of the person. Men who fit into the “big and tall” category, for example, require a tie that is a little bit longer.  Similarly very short and stout men should avoid ties that are too long. Bigger men typically look best with regular width ties (3.25 to 3.75 inches) while shorter and/or thin men can add a trendy touch by wearing skinny ties (2 – 2.75 inches). Besides your built, the type of jacket you wear needs to complement your tie. As a good rule of thumb: The narrower a tie the narrower the lapels of the jacket should be.


2. Color: There is no set formula for this. The tie color would primarily depend on the occasion for which you are wearing it. It is but obvious that a tie that you would wear for work will not be appropriate for a party. One should have a tie for every occasion. At “Black Tie” events, call for just that (black bow tie), with other tie colors being off limits. Semi-formal “suit and tie” scenarios, on the other hand, offer up a great deal of other possibilities. Red and blue ties are popular in the corporate scene. Even in the political circle, one will see a lot of these colors being worn since it signifies professionalism and confidence. A brown tie would be considered inappropriate for a high profile job. Bright colors would be considered casual.

3.  Pattern?: You have a whole range of patterned ties starting from solid colors to stripes to plaids, from polkas to paisleys and figures. There are a variety of different schools of thought regarding how to properly pair a patterned tie with an ensemble, but perhaps the most important thing to understand is that the pattern of your tie should not otherwise be present in the rest of your outfit in the same proportion (otherwise, clashing will almost always occur).

WEARING THE RIGHT COLORS

Color is hands down the easiest tool to use to make you look your best. Whether we know it or not, color influences our moods, the way we look and feel. It’s a common feeling that light colors energize you and dark color slows you down. Some colors uplift your moods such as yellow and orange while some colors are comforting like the warm browns and forest green.

When it comes to dressing, a lot of know of some colors that make us look good. Similarly we also need to be aware of some colors which tend to ‘suck the life out of us”. The wrong colors worn will make you look lifeless and sallow. Infact, not only does color have an impact on your own appearance but also on how others react to you. Which person is a not happy receiving a compliment? If you wear the “right” color, you will receive more compliments because you are pleasing to the eye. It's why some brides look great in white but others look better in ivory. ?And it's why you look great in some colors and completely washed out in others. ?

YOUR COLORING

Your coloring – hair, skin and eyes – take on a different appearance depending on the color that you wear. Wearing the right color will make you look healthier and younger which wear inappropriate colors will make you look sallow and older. We can wear many colors but it is the shade and tone that is so important to get right. Even wearing the right lipstick shade or the right tie color can make an enormous difference.

Wearing the "right" colors
• Makes your eyes sparkle  
• Gives your skin a healthy, flawless appearance 
• Makes you look younger 
• Increases your self-confidence

Wearing the "wrong" colors   
• Dulls the skin, hair, and eyes   
• Magnifies skin imperfections   
• Makes you look older than you are   
• Makes you appear heavier than you are

Attitude is all that matters!

Moods are best expressed through one's eyes!