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I
Love Me, I Love Me Not
By
Dr. Dale Atkins
Foreword by Kathleen Daelemans
I'd
be a giant liar if I didn't tell you I struggle with
my self-image from time to time, usually every hour on
the hour unless I'm shopping for anything other than
food or clothing. In some regards I'm at total peace
with who I am and what I'm capable of doing. When
I'm standing in front of a three way dressing room
mirror and my back fat mass is greater than that of a
full grown walrus' girth, I instantaneously turn
into a walrus with no chance of ever coming back
to my life and zero potential to succeed.
The only antidote is to immediately consume something
in the 1 to 2000 calorie range in a single sitting, preferably
something from the freezer aisle packaged in a pint container.
This anti-venom is short lasting and always progresses
to a secondary infection, usually the self-loathing virus.
I asked Dr. Dale Atkins to shed some light on surefire
ways to build and maintain a healthy self-image.
We each
create our own self-image. Whether you are your own person
or let others define you is essential with coming to terms
with who and what you believe yourself to be.
Our sense of our physical, emotional, social, intellectual,
psychological and moral selves contributes to that larger
picture. Talk positively to yourself using the language
of a kind and supportive person. Visualize this person and
hear their voice as you begin to make it your own.
Below are Sanity Savers to help you maintain a healthy
self image:
- Don't
underestimate your own potential
- Go
"out of the box." Try something new and different
- Look
at your accomplishments
- Put
your energy into focusing on your strengths
- Find
and follow positive mentors
- Listen
and trust your inner voice
- Do
not spend time with people who do not respect your
values
- Do
spend time with people who care about you and whom
you care about
- Do
not accept other people's opinions of who you should
be
- Do
be open to developing or renewing a fulfilling and
spiritual life
- Meditate
regularly
dratkins@kathleendaelemans.com
Dr. Dale Atkins' latest book, I'm
OK, You're My Parents: How to Overcome Guilt, Let Go of
Anger, and Create a Relationship That Works,
draws on twenty-five years of experience as a relationship
expert to present a comprehensive guide to repairing difficult
relationships, gaining control, and building a life that
you and your parents can live with for years to come.
Click
here for more info on I'm OK, You're My Parents
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Other
books by Dr. Dale Atkins:
Sisters
From
the Heart: Men and Women Write Their Private Thoughts About
Their Married Lives
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