Hey fellow ajc 2306ers, since I have been lazing around for the past month with very little stuff to do, I have decided to post a blog today to save our class blog from dying. Girls might relate more to this post as I believe that most girls are more self-conscious and insecure about their bodies than guys. What motivated me to write this post? I was extremely bothered by the way I looked when I was trying on jeans yesterday(went shopping with pav after watching Hannah Montana). I was extremely bothered by how huge my thighs looked and was slightly upset about how horrible I looked in the pair of skinny jeans that I tried on(pav you know I wanted a light-coloured pair of jeans but wasn't able to get one that was comfortable on me). I guess that most of you might be able to relate to my experience(upset because you were not able to fit into that particular clothing that you long to have) But remember that no one is perfect, everyone is different in size and shape, so I hope that this post will help you embrace your unique body and consciously remind yourself to take good care of it. After all, beauty is so much more than physical attractiveness.
These are the 8 secrets to really loving your body(taken from Dec 2008 issue of Seventeen magazine)
1) Silence that inner critic.
Putting yourself down or blaming your body when you're feeling low or insecure is harmful to your self-esteem. The next timde you find yourself having negative thoughts about your looks or body, stop and replace those words with positive statements that make you feel good.
2) Stop the body bashing.
Allowing your friends to criticise your body(and likewise, criticising theirs) is disempowering. Instead of wasting time pointing out your perceived "imperfections", focus on the positive and look for meaningful ways to bond.
3) Remember that nobody is prefect.
That includes even the most popular celebrities. The images in commercials and fashion spreads are usually digitally enhanced, so the "beauty" that you see is really an illusion. Striving for such standards of physical perfection is just silly and impractical.
4) Don't let others define you.
Who cares about what others say about how you look? Do not let childish remarks of other people determine your self-worth.
5) Self-consciousness is not an option.
Don't let how you feel about your body restrict you from living your life. Open your mind, get rid of limiting beliefs of feelings, and replace them with liberating ones.
6)Introduce the people in your life to Body Love.
Inspire your mother, sister and best friend(as many pple as possible!!!!!)to love their bodies. Lead by example and adopt a healthy attitude towards your own body. if you catch them putting themselves down, stop them, and get them to focus on their positive qualities.
7) Don't take your feelings out on your body.
Harming your body as a way of dealing with emotional issues is not healthy. The next time you feel sad, lonely, stressed or hurt, speak to someone you trust or express yourself in a journal rather than taking it out on your body.
8) Change your label.
Swap negative labels for more affirmative ones,and use them often. If someone insults you or gives you hurtful nickname, tell yourself that other people's labels are not going to define you. All that matters is how you see yourself.
Candice
