How to Start Feeling More Body Positive Today

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Do you feel as though negative thoughts are constantly plaguing you? If so then now is the time for you to take steps against that. If you don’t then you may find that you end up struggling to feel good about your image and this is the last thing you need. Take a look below for steps that you can take to boost your self-esteem and feel your best.

Start the Day on a Positive Note

One of the first steps to take, is to think positive thoughts. Tell yourself about all of the things you are grateful for, even though at times this can be difficult. Start your day by giving yourself some verbal encouragement and give yourself reminders too. If you can do this when you start your day then you will soon find that it is easier to appreciate yourself and your body.

Dress the Part

Body acceptance begins with wearing the clothes that you love, and that you have always wanted to wear. Even though this may sound a bit shallow, the way you dress can have a huge impact on the way that you feel. It can also affect your confidence more than you realize. You will be surprised by how dressing the way you want can boost your mood.

Avoid Comparing Yourself

People at the end of the day come in all shapes and sizes. Make sure that you embrace who you are!!! Think about how boring it would be if everyone happened to dress the same… embrace your own characteristics and don’t compare yourself. If you do then you will just end up feeling bad about yourself and your body which is the last thing you want.

If you often find yourself comparing yourself to others and you have tried all other methods of boosting your confidence levels then think about what you want to change. For example, you might not like your smile so a trip to the orthodontist might help with this.

Compliment Yourself

It is also important that you compliment yourself as much as you can. Being too hard on your body can cause you to project all of your insecurities onto those around you. Avoid making negative comments about yourself if you can and take the time to build confidence where possible. Give those around you small compliments and see if they give them to you in return. This is one of the best ways for you to begin to feel better about yourself and you would be surprised at how much better it can make you feel.

Take Care of your Body

Another step to body acceptance would be for you to take good care of yourself. The things that you do with your body should help you to gain a long-term relationship with it. Move your body in a way that makes you feel good and that promotes flexibility and endurance. If you can feed your body healthy meals and eat lots of lean protein then this will help you in more ways than one. You might even want to go for a massage or take a bath. If you feel good, why not treat yourself to a lace corset top?

Practice Gratitude

Practice gratitude. Getting hung up on negative things and everything that might be going on in your life is a huge waste of time and your energy too. Try and reflect on all of the things that you are grateful for, whether it is your family or even your friends. You might also want to focus on your career and your health. By doing this, you will soon find that it becomes easier for you to see the benefits of everything you are trying to do.

Fad Diets are Pointless

If you hear the term beach body quite a lot then you may find that the whole concept is predicated on the idea that you need to be slim and that you should make sure that your motivation is tied to the specific season. This is not true at all. You need to get away from the boom or bust mentality that comes with weight loss. If you go on a very restrictive diet or if you go on an extended fast then you may find that you end up struggling. If you cut out sugar and if you only eat after midday or anything else of the sort then you should know that this is not sustainable at all and it will only bring you hardship at a later date.

Shop for your Body

The body you see in the mirror every single day is not going to be the same always. learn how to highlight the person who you are and that you are inspired by other people around you. If you can focus on what assets you have then this will help you out a great deal. The bits that you might have been ashamed of before should now be praised. If you can do this then you will soon find that you can feel better about yourself as a whole.

Consider Surgical Options

If you have tried all other methods of boosting your confidence and you are still struggling with your body positivity then there is another option. If you are in a good financial position then you could consider surgery to fix your dislikes. Do be aware that surgery could also make matters worse and end up making things worse. Make sure that if this is the route you want to go down that you only use reputable and certified plastic surgeons.

Rest is the Cornerstone of Confidence

If possible heeding into the motto that rest and calm will give you confidence. If you can, imagine how different you would feel if you were actually well-rested. You cannot be rested or confident if you are constantly burnt out. Taking a nap and stop over-committing yourself, will be helpful.  If you can do this then you will soon find that you are able to focus on self-care and believe it or not, this is the best way for you to boost how confident you are. You can’t feel good about yourself if you are not taking steps to support your mental health. So, try and focus on this as it could end up doing you a world of good.

Be UnApologetically you

Dress in colors that make you feel good about yourself. It may sound cliché but wearing clothes that are loud, or anything that doesn’t feel as though you are hiding yourself will help you to feel your best. You might also want to make sure that you are taking the time to focus on the colors that give you confidence. If you can do this then you will soon find that you are able to feel good and that you can also focus on your body and yourself. Introduce pops of color as a bit of an experiment is a great place to start. Doing this, you will find that you are able to feel much better about yourself and this can work wonders for your self-esteem.