<p>The way you think about yourself has a big impact on your life. You can change the way you behave and feel just by changing the way you think. It's all about self-reflection.</p><h4>What Is Self-Reflection?</h4><p>Self-reflection is the act of thinking about yourself. You have all sorts of thoughts about yourself throughout the day. These thoughts may be positive, negative, or neutral. Let's look at some examples.</p><p>Positive self-reflection: I really helped my parents today. I brought in the groceries and watched my little sister. I'm an important part of our family.</p><p>Negative self-reflection: I got a 70 on the test even though I studied. I'm just stupid and I'm never going to understand science.</p><p>Neutral self-reflection: They're serving pizza for lunch. I don't really like pepperoni, so I'll take those off.</p><h4>What Happens When I Think About Myself in Positive Ways?</h4><p>When you think about yourself in positive ways, you develop good feelings about yourself. You'll have confidence in who you are and what you can do. Life doesn't always go the way you want it, but when you think positively about yourself you will be able to deal with whatever comes your way.</p><h4>What Happens When I Think About Myself in Negative Ways?</h4><p>Thinking about yourself in negative ways can have a bad impact on your life. When you have negative thoughts, you don't have as much confidence. You don't believe in yourself. You don't have faith in what you can do. Whenever you meet a challenge, you may not try as hard because you already feel defeated.</p><h4>How Does It Influence My Mood, Behaviors, and Feelings About Myself?</h4><p>When you think positively about yourself, you'll feel good about yourself and your abilities. You'll be optimistic and maintain a good mood even when life gets challenging. You'll act positively as well. Your behavior can have a positive effect on yourself and others.</p>