02/28/2023
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We end our self-love challenge with a topic that is really important for us. Many people (men & women of all sizes & shapes) struggle with body positivity. Body positivity is a social movement focused on the acceptance of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, & physical abilities, while challenging present-day beauty standards as an undesirable social construct.
Earlier this month, we talked about the importance of self-talk. Self-talk & body positivity go hand in hand. Consistent negative self-talk has a toxic impact on your psyche & well-being & consistently trash-talking the way your body looks has the same impact on your psyche & well-being. On the other side of that coin, consistently appreciating your body & thanking it for what it does each day helps you feel good about your body!
It’s easier said than done, especially if you’ve grooved a habit of picking apart the way you look. As we said earlier, forming a habit can take anywhere from 18-254 days of consistent practice. If forming a habit is that difficult, did you think breaking one would be easy? Of course not! Take baby steps.
1. Monitor your thoughts. When you catch yourself speaking disparagingly about your body, change the narrative & focus on something you like about your body.
2. Talk to your body the way you’d speak to your best friend. You’d never tell your best friend that he/she was a fat pig, would you? Of course not! So, why would you be so mean to yourself?
3. Negativity attracts negativity. Avoid getting into bitch fests with your friends about your bodies. It’s easy to feed the flame when one person starts. Instead of joining in, try to steer the conversation to a more positive tone.
It’s important to remember that body positivity is not the same thing as being “blissfully unaware.” We are not suggesting that you ignore health or medical issues. You still need to go to the doctor for your regular check-ups or see someone if something doesn’t feel right with your body.
Don't forget to tag us in your self-love challenge posts and hashtag & in order to qualify to win this month's challenge contest.