At some point or another, you may have asked yourself, “Who am I?”
Words like kind, friendly, outgoing, anxious, free-spirited, or analytical might come to mind.
But what are you describing: your identity, self-image, or your belief about yourself?
While these terms are related, they are not the same thing, and the distinctions are worth knowing.
Self-concept, self-image, and identity are often used interchangeably in discussions of growth and mental health, so let’s clarify the differences and help you reflect on who you are.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
Words like kind, friendly, outgoing, anxious, free-spirited, or analytical might come to mind.
But what are you describing: your identity, self-image, or your belief about yourself?
While these terms are related, they are not the same thing, and the distinctions are worth knowing.
Self-concept, self-image, and identity are often used interchangeably in discussions of growth and mental health, so let’s clarify the differences and help you reflect on who you are.
Before you continue, we thought you might like to download our five positive psychology tools for free. These engaging, science-based exercises will help you effectively deal with difficult circumstances and give you the tools to improve the resilience of your clients, students, or employees.
