How to be More Positive about your Body
Self-love isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about showing up for your body with the same kindness you’d give your best friend.
Loving your body might not come naturally, and at times it can even feel difficult to do. With that said, there are some things that you can do to try and feel better about yourself overall. If you follow this guide, you’ll find it easier to not only make a positive change but also to make sure that you are not falling into bad habits once more.
Positive Affirmations
One of the first things you need to do is try and practice more body-positive affirmations. One of the most effective ways that you can practice self-love more is to simply speak it out loud and to say it often. At times, this can be difficult, but if you can make sure that you are grateful for your body and if you can make sure that you are giving yourself plenty of verbal encouragement, then this will help you in more ways than one. You might say something kind to yourself in the mirror in the morning, or you may even place some sticky notes on your bedside table. Either way, if you can try and practice this regularly, and if you can try and find ways to love yourself more, then this will help you more than you realize.
Think Healthier
Another thing you need to do is try and think healthier, not skinnier. When you are making meals or when you are hitting the gym, do not frame your fitness goals around the number you would like to see on the scale. Instead, try and take the time to focus on how you feel and how this changes over time. If you can do this, then you will find it easier to not only feel more positive about your body but also to make sure that you are not falling into negative patterns. If you want to feel better about yourself, then one good thing you can do is hire a personal trainer. When you do, they can help you to focus on the things that make you feel good. If you have other parts of your body that are making you feel bad or bringing you down, then you may want to try and fix this by taking the time to assess your options. If you are not happy about your smile, then you could try visiting a dental practice. When you do, you will find it easier to work with them and make yourself feel better in a positive way.
Compliment Others
Often, you may find that you project your insecurities onto other people. You may find that you judge them too harshly, and this can be a reflection on yourself. If you want to stop this, then you need to make sure that you are kinder to yourself and that you compliment someone when you wish you’d had one. If you can do this, then you will find that it is easier to not only make them feel better, but to make yourself feel good in the process.
