Your image is made of glass

What others think of you is so fragile that it takes just for the wrong action (voluntary or involuntary) for it to shatter the image those persons have about you. Of course, this isn’t just any random action but something which is uncommon to what those people know about you. For example, being violent when you are known for your composure, weak when people thought of you as strong, or indecent when people trusted in your decency.

Anything which goes against the perception others have of you is enough to shatter the image most people have of you. Its important to note that the second a person meets you, they build an image of who you are in their minds based solely on their experiences and your presentation. Even before you utter a single word, people already have an opinion about you. With time, this grows to become something much more refined.

Your image is fragile but also very essential, you might convince yourself that you don’t care about what others think of you, but you can’t ignore the image they have about you, which are two separate things. In the first instance, what they think about you is partially based on the image they have of you and mostly based on a mixture of their personal emotions and their interactions with you. On the flip side, the image they have of you in their mind heavily depends on their experiences and your presentation, your actions may contribute to this image too.

Why your image is important

We might not care what others think, but we certainly care about portraying a positive image, nobody wants to be known as a wicked person or someone who is out for themselves even when that's the case. So we strive to curate the image we portray in the best of manner because having a negative image is only going to attract problems or unnecessary attention.

sk everybody who went viral on the internet for the wrong reasons, even billionaires, strive very hard to have a good image. Your image is important because it determines how you are going to be treated in society, either as someone who would be welcomed and loved or as someone who needs to be hurt and isolated from the rest.

Maintaining a good image

It basically comes down to the actions you take to ensure that image stays positive, which could include doing nothing or doing things to fix your image. For most public figures they have to go out of their way to invest in their public image through campaigns and actions which will give them a better perception in society. With the world today moving towards a digital presence, maintain a good image has never been more significant.

With a simple image or video online your image can be changed for good, maintaining a good image is of growing importance even if you don’t have an online presence.

In the same way, even in the little circle of friends you might have, your neighborhood and other things, having a good image is very significant. It fosters trust & credibility, gives you opportunities for growth and increase your overall social influence.

Conclusion

Do you think having a good image is something you want? If yes, how are you working to maintain a good public image.

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