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In times of stress, frustration, transition, I often find myself succombing to body loathing, as if all of my challenges are the result of my squishy belly or my ample booty. Here are three tips that I use to shake myself out of the body loathing funk.
Body love Tip#1:
Think of your body as a friend.
We often think and speak of our bodies in ways we would never use toward others, especially not with our friends. Throughout the day notice how you speak and act toward your body. If you find that you are less than kind in your body talk, take a moment and say (either silently or aloud):
“My body is my friend.”
You may not believe it yet, but practice saying it, and you’ll take an important step toward honoring your body.
Body Love Tip #2:
Your body is the vehicle to your dreams.
It is easy to look at the body as the sum of its parts: I hate my thighs, I like my eyes, I hate my chin, I like my hair. However, all the parts of the body (parts seen and unseen) function together in complex, extraordinary ways. Today, rather than mentally dividing your body into pieces, think of your body in its entirety. As you end your day express your gratitude to the wholeness of your body. Begin with the following:
“Thank you for carrying me through the day.”
You might find that other gratitudes to your body come to mind. Express as many as you can.
Body love Tip #3:
Do something nice for your body.
Get a massage, take a bubble bath, do your hair, get a mani-pedi, or do your own. Simply take your favorite lotion and give yourself a hand massage. Whatever activity you choose, focus your attention on the physical sensation and say:
“I do this [activity] because I love my body.”
Connect the pleasant feeling of treating your body well with love for your body. Your body will thank you.
Your belly, your booty, your thighs are not to blame for the downs in your life. Give them a little love, and you just might find the challenges a little easier to handle.
Find more Body Love tips at: http://curvylife.com/love-your-body-tips/
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About the Author: Angela Stalcup is a writer and speaker who explores issues of body image, beauty, and media at her blog, “The Curvy Life” www.curvylife.com. Using the filter of her own experience as a “curvy girl” in the world, she is creating new conversations about our definitions of beauty and attractiveness and is challenging the unrealistic standards of the female body so prevalent in modern media. By encouraging women to stand in the full power of their bodies and to celebrate their curves, she is pursuing her mission and passion: To help all women embrace their own beauty and to “get your curve on!”
