Stop and ask yourself today, "How do I really feel about myself? " Before you answer read these ten principles. Better yet, keep them before you daily.******** (1) Never think or speak negatively about yourself; that puts you in disagreement with God.******** (2) Meditate on your God-given strengths and learn to encourage yourself, for much of the time nobody else will.******** (3) Don't compare yourself to anybody else. You're unique, one of a kind, an original. So don't settle for being a copy.******** (4) Focus on your potential, not your limitations. Remember, God lives in you! ******** (5) Find what you like to do, do well, and strive to do it with excellence.******** (6) Have the courage to be different. Be a God pleaser, not a people pleaser.******** (7) Learn to handle criticism. Let it develop you instead of discourage you.******** (8) Determine your own worth instead of letting others do it for you. They'll short-change you!******** (9) Keep your shortcomings in perspective - you're still a work in progress.******** (10) Focus daily on your greatest source of confidence - the God Who lives in you !