Some thoughts on body image: What is it that makes us look ..
Added 2017-10-02 12:05:51 +0000 UTCSome thoughts on body image: What is it that makes us look in the mirror or at photos of ourselves and automatically find fault? I discard about 90% of the photos I take of myself, cringing at some flaw or other, worried that others will look at my body and disapprove - and I'm a very staunch advocate of body acceptance and loving yourself. In fact it's one of the reasons I post photos of myself - to encourage others with less-than-perfect bodies to love themselves too. But I'm not immune - I can be just as self-critical, just as judgmental, as anyone else. I think it's important to try to find beauty in ourselves, even in small ways. I may not be a supermodel, but maybe the curve of my booty looks nice, for example, and I should focus on that instead. Whatever flaws you have, or think you have, try not to make them part of your identity. Aside from the obvious advice not to define yourself by looks, I think it's important not to consider yourself 'undateable', no matter what you look like. Focus on the good - maybe you have nice eyes, maybe you have a killer smile or great hair. Let's work on appreciating ourselves together, okay? Love yourself 💋
