Health Not Weight
Taking care of the body that takes care of you every day will improve your body image. When thinking about how you feel and view your body, consider everything your body takes care of.
Don’t focus so much on physical appearance. Spending time taking care of your body will lead to higher self-esteem. Taking care of yourself looks different for everyone.
Some forms of self-care include working out, extra steps in skin care, longer showers, eating healthier, taking a nap, or cooking your favorite foods.
Don’t Gossip
Depending on your culture, individuals may prefer what they want their bodies to look like. Because of this, many people tend to judge people based on their appearance and gossip about them to their friends or family.
Doing this does not make you feel better about yourself. Small comments or even gestures and sounds meant to shame or degrade someone have significant and lasting effects on your subconscious.
In addition, gossiping and speaking negatively about others is counterproductive to learning how to use positive speech regularly and its’ positive effects.
Take the initiative to shut down this kind of behavior and discussion when it is around you. It is not enough to make changes in your behavior.
If you are surrounded by negativity, uninspiring social media, and people that normalize gossiping, these things will affect your mental well-being. Working to build your self-esteem and body image is a challenging task, so surround yourself with people that support your journey.