Who decides how you should see yourself?

Who rules your life?

Have you ever stopped to think who is in control of the decisions you make and the actions you take?

The first thing most people do when they need to make a decision, is to ask for others' opinions. That in itself is not necessarily a bad thing - others see things that we don't and they may have valid input. Sometimes people are so kind as to offer advice, even without you having to ask for it.

Three important questions to ask yourself when taking advice are:

1. How qualified is the person in the area which they are advising me in?
2. How does my decision influence them?
3. How well do they know me and does that influence their advice?

When you get negative input from someone, or they suggest you don't do something that you have decided on already (i.e. unasked for opinions) you should stick to your convictions. Don't let others' judgmental or uninformed opinions weigh more than your own. You know yourself better than anyone else and if you feel that you are right, stick with it!

Always remember these important points:

1. Never let go of your core values for anyone.
2. Walk tall - be proud of who you are.
3. Have your goals in your mind always.
4. Love yourself, be your own best friend.
5. It's your life, you don't have to answer to anyone else.

Live your life to the full, enjoy each moment and remember, everyone makes mistakes.