Preventing Depression with Positive Self Portrait
Individuals who have a negative self-portrait has a bad perception of themselves. Conversely, by having a positive self-portrait, a person has a strong foundation for the award of himself/herself. He/she is more able to respect themselves.
Self-portrait has a strong influence for each individul in their personal life, relationships in pairs, even with the social relations in a broader scope. Person with negative self-portraits tend to have problems in his/her social relations and easily get depressed.
Although self-portraits influenced family, friends, environment, and even the media, each person can improve self-portrait. There are always ways to get positive self-portraits for each individual to appreciate him/herself.
1. Combat the negative thoughts
Negative thoughts tend to lead someone to talk bad about her/himself. So, challenge yourself against the negative thoughts. For example, when you get a bad rating from the office, do not necessarily blame and weaken yourself with negative thoughts. Conversely, combat the negative thoughts with more respect for yourself because after all the results, you have been working hard to provide the best.
2. Creating a positive self journals
Write down three different things you like about yourself every day. Focus on writing characters and behaviors that demonstrate a positive self-portrait, something you appreciate about yourself. You do not need to explain these characters, simply write a clear and unequivocal about the positive value of yourselves.
3. Do your favorite activities
Upgrade yourself by doing activities you enjoy. For example, do your hobby, voluntarism activities, or sporting events, anything that makes more pleasant mood. Doing fun activities can make individuals more appreciate themselves.
4. Stop comparing yourself with other people
Accept yourself just the way you are. Understand that every person has a unique characteristic, different body shape, character and physical appearance which could never be the same as anyone else. Do not be influenced by the physical picture perfect like a model or celebrity. To empower you, write the excess self, including physical that have supported themselves achieve success to the point now. Avoid the perfect figure in television or other media, which makes you feel incomplete.
5. Be realistic
Reevaluate your goals and dreams, make sure everything is realistic, do self adjustments. Avoid demanding yourself too high. Be kinder to yourself. That way, you can be more calm about everything, not easily stressed when the goal is not reached. Because, by being realistic, you have more positive self-portraits.

