SELF

We have that one habit we know we need to break, expectations for a new year, list of thing to buy and territories to be conquered (not literally). Let me share a few excerpts from a book my pastor gave me that is beginning to transform the way I see myself (No Excuse by Brian Tracy).

The three most important parts of your self is your self ideal( your set of values),self image(how do you see yourself) and self esteem(do you even like yourself).

SELF IDEAL
Your self ideal is that part of tour mind composed of your values, virtues, ideals, goals, aspirations, and your idea of the very best person that you can possibly be. The most important part of your self ideal is summarized in the word 'clarity'. Superior people are those who are absolutely clear about who they are and what they believe. They have absolute clarity about the values they believe in and what they stand for. They are not confused or indecisive.
 On the other hand, weak and irresolute people are fuzzy and unclear about about their values. They have only a vague notion of what is right or wrong in any situation. They do whatever seems to be the fastest and easiest thing to get what they want in the short term.

SELF IMAGE( your inner mirror).
This is how we see and talk about ourselves, especially prior to any event of importance. People tend to behave on the outside consistently with the way they see themselves on the inside.
 When you see yourself as calm, positive, truthful and posed of high character, you behave with greater strength and personal power. Other people respect you more. You feel in control of yourself and the situation.

SELF ESTEEM
This is how you feel about your self, your emotional core. The more you see yourself as a valuable and important person, the more positive and optimistic you will be. When you truly believe yourself to be important and worth while, you will treat other people as if they are important as well.

Your self esteem is largely determined by how consistent your self image, which shapes your personal behavior is your self ideal or your vision of the very best person you can be.