I have a client who is plagued by indecision. He is desperate to lose weight, but keeps changing his mind about which eating plan to follow. While being very vocal in criticising the various plans, the reality is that due to his never fully committing to any of the options for a reasonable amount of time, he has never actually been in a position to properly evaluate their effects on him.  

The terms self image and self esteem are often used inter-changeably. But there is a difference. To understand this difference, consider the literal meanings of the words – an ‘image’ is a picture, and ‘esteem’ has to do with how much we value something. Your self-image then is the picture which you hold of yourself, and your self-esteem – the value which you attach to that picture.