The Life-Changing Force of a Positive Self-Image | Dr. Rick Wallace

<p>The Life-Changing Force of a Positive Self-Image | Dr. Rick Wallace &nbsp;</p> <p>The Visionetics concept I developed and use at The Visionetics Institute was birthed from studying two individuals --- Dr. Maxwell Maltz and Guy Greenfield. Both Maltz and Greenfield focused heavily on the importance of the human self-image and the primary enforcer of human behavior. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>What Is Self-Image&nbsp;</p> <p>Self-image is the personal view, or mental picture, that we have of ourselves. Self-image is an "internal dictionary" that describes the characteristics of the self, including such things as intelligent, beautiful, ugly, talented, selfish, and kind. These characteristics form a collective representation of our assets (strengths) and liabilities (weaknesses) as we see them. (The Cleveland Clinic) &nbsp;</p> <p>A person's self-image is not inherent; you are not born with it; it is developed through experiences and observations. One of the most prominent influencers of an individual's self-image early in life is what Guy Greenfield called "label givers." According to Greenfield, you have primary and secondary label-givers. Your primary label-givers would be your parents, and your secondary label-givers are teachers, clergy, peers, etc. Children are very impressionable, and how parent refers to them can have lasting effects, which is one of the reasons I counsel parents to be very careful in how they address and refer to their children. Terms like stupid, dumb, lazy, inconsequential, and more can literally destroy any positive view a child may have of themselves. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Why is protecting your self-image so important? It is essential to protect your self-image because it functions as the wall of limitations and restrictions that form the glass prison. This prison restricts your growth and capacity to perform. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Your self-image can also be the driving force behind being a phenomenal performer in all aspects of your life. In short, your behavior, decisions, outcomes will be i