Personal Image Training Tools
- Having a positive self-image is a part of being an effective person.man in suit image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.com
Self-image is an important aspect of a person's ability to advocate for the things that he values. These things can be as tangible as a particular job or salary, or as intangible as a feeling that she is respected and valued in her community. How to create a positive self-image is a skill that can be learned using a variety of different techniques. - There are a myriad of format options for personal image training available. Some are offered in the form of live seminars and company retreats through businesses, while others are offered in the form of lectures and classes through educational institutions. Additionally, books, podcasts and CDs designed to boost self-esteem and help a person achieve a more positive self-image are available from a variety of outlets.
- A lifestyle consultant is a member of the personal services market who specializes in refashioning a person's wardrobe, finding appropriate hair and make-up stylists for that client and advising on major purchases such as cars and plastic surgery. In some cases, lifestyle consultants have even been known to tell clients what types of music to listen to. The operating principle behind these services appears to be that creating changes in the superficial circumstances of a person's life can engender deeper, self-image changes as well. Working with one of these professionals can also train a person to make these image changes for himself.
- Image consulting differs from lifestyle consulting, which only addresses the exterior circumstances of a person's appearance and tastes. According to the Association of Image Consultants International, image consultants train a client in more effective behavior and communication techniques in addition to helping her make the kind of cosmetic changes that better reflect her personal image.
