Self-concept is a set of relatively stable perceptions that each of us holds about ourselves and the responses of others. It is our conception of what is unique about us and what makes us similar and different from others. In other words, self-concept is a mental mirror that reflects how we view ourselves in terms of physical, emotional state, talents, values, roles and the likes and dislikes. The way we think about ourself affects the way we express to people, in result it affects the way people react and treat us. The most significant part of one person’s self-concept might consist of social roles. Self-concept also shapes the way and affect the way we communicate with people around us. Self-concept …show more content…
It is a path for individuals to evaluate their skills and qualities, consider their goals in life in order to keep in mind the end goal to acknowledge and unleash their potential. Those who have low self-concept tend to be very insecure about themselves, not only physically but mentally. The low self-concept is an obstacle and a barrier between you and your success and happy life. People with low self-concept tend to live their life within their comfort zones, afraid of stepping out and conquer their fear. Once they find the courage to try to knock down those barriers, they will be able to see many more beautiful things and people that life has to offer. A person that live their life within the small comfort zone will doubt everything about themselves. For an example, a girl with a low self-concept is walking along the street, a passerby had a quick glance at her and she immediately looks down and speeds up her pace. Thinking that whoever that look at her is silently judging her. If a person steps out of their comfort zone, trying all the things that they were once afraid of. They will come to realize that each step they make is a step closer to happiness. Also tend to open up and socialize better with other people. Along the way, their confidence, self-concept, self-esteem, personality etc will build up as days goes