There’s no doubt about it; women are under a lot of pressure to look a certain way. The media floods us with images of ultra-slim ladies, then as soon as we visit Facebook or Instagram, there are yet more images of females with flawless skin, perfect pouts and immaculate tans.
It’s enough to make a woman weep – which is why it’s so important to fight to be more body confident. Here are a few handy tips.
Getting body confident
- Remember, it’s not reality. This is so important to keep in mind. Those images of smooth, unlined faces? They’ve been photoshopped. That model who looks so slender in that Twitter photo? She’s standing at a specific angle, and is sucking her belly in. This isn’t real. Real is wobbly bits, wrinkles, discoloured patches and hair in odd places. Don’t let the media convince you otherwise!
- Happy is far more gorgeous than thin. All humans are hardwired to respond positively to smiling, positive people. If you’re feeling good about yourself, you’ll look fantastic, regardless of whether you’re a size 8 or a size 28. Starving yourself to the point of exhaustion isn’t happiness. Neither is worrying constantly about your spots, or fretting about that loose skin on your stomach.
- Celebrate the good bits. Take a long, hard look in the mirror. Rather than zoning in on the bits you don’t like about your body, focus on the parts that you love. For example, this might be your curvy bum, or your long, elegant legs. You might have fabulously glossy hair, or cute freckles. Get in the habit of doing this every day, until it becomes second nature.
- Be kind to yourself. Being too self-critical can lead to a range of health conditions, such as anxiety. Learn to listen to your body. If you’re feeling run-down, perhaps you’re not resting enough, or not eating the right things. If you need a break, take one! If you want to give yourself a bit of a lift, treat yourself to something, like a spa day with a friend, or a new perfume from somewhere like the Copycat Fragrances shop. Your body deserves respect – from yourself as well as others.
- Your body deserves respect. Remember to incorporate regular body self-care into your routine, whether it’s a peaceful walk in nature or indulging in a calming meditation session. Additionally, consider exploring options like mobile IV services for a convenient and personalized approach to nourishing your body
- Wear the clothes you wouldn’t normally dare to. It’s time to get a bit feisty. Who says you can’t wear a bikini after having kids? Who suggested that funky leather jackets could only be worn by those under 50? If you want to wear it, go for it. Ignore naysayers and haters. Any unkind comments usually come from those that have their own insecurities going on.
- See your body as the amazing thing it is. Your physical self is capable of phenomenal things. It can be trained to run marathons or climb mountains. It powers you through the day. It might have grown babies (which is pretty incredible, when you think about it). It should be regarded as your best friend, not your worst enemy. Learn to love it like it deserves.
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You are doing so well my friend, and daughter-in-law. I am so proud of you. Keep it up and what you have said makes so much sense. Wish more youngsters and older members of our society would realise this.
Terrific advice! Oh, how I wish I had thought more positively about myself when I was very young. Feelings of physical inferiority lead to poor relationship choices as well as anxiety and depression. Self-confidence is very attractive.