__________________________________________________ SELF ESTEEM REVIEW __________________________________________________ Self Esteem Review is published by David Rogers. It is only sent to people who have opted in to receive it. Please make comments via my blog at http://confident1.com or use the Contact form on that site. __________________________________________________ Hello Welcome to the latest Self Esteem Review. __________________________________________________ I hope 2009 has started well for you - and its a bit warmer that it is here! Mustn't grumble. In the UK moaning about the weather is a national pastime, partly because our road, rail and air transport systems never seem to cope with even slightly bad weather. I know I quoted him last time, but I always remember a quote from Zig Ziglar "Never judge the day by the weather" Don't let bad weather dampen your feelings, mood or behavior. Today will never happen again. Make the most of it. #~#~# I blogged last year about the problem with new year resolutions and why its not usually the best way of making changes. My latest post looks at when new year resolutions break down, and how to learn from the experience. http://a.gd/newyear The post also touches on the low self esteem issues behind many resolutions. Do you really need to lose weight, or should you learn to like yourself "warts and all"? __________________________________________________ Women only?! __________________________________________________ I am still looking out for good, self esteem building sites to bring to your attention. Unfortunately they've been quite poor of late. But today I came across an unusual, but interesting, one produced by soap manufacturer Dove. I have no idea whether or not Dove is a global brand, but in the UK they have run some high profile adverts featuring "normal" women (i.e. not "body perfect" models). Their site pursues that theme and seem to have grasped that the majority of people who buy soap have less than perfectly shaped bodies! But they say they are very commited to "freeing the next generation from self-limiting beauty stereotypes" and have put together some useful resources for developing self esteem. http://a.gd/c93 Whilst aimed at women (particularly young women/girls) I personally found little that was gender or age specific, although a bit pink and fluffy in presentation. Anyway, see what you think #~#~# Please feedback via my blog, either comment on the posts or use the contact page. I hope 2009 is a great year for you, till next time David #~#~# If you enjoyed this issue of "Self Esteem Review" please pass it on to a friend, family, co-workers in it entirety or encourage them to sign up at http://confident1.com © Copyright 2009 David Rogers