Building a healthy body image take a lot of time and energy, but eventually your hard work will pay off and you will finally be content with who you are.
The textbook definition of body image is: the inner perception of physical appearance, or size and shape. When you've built a healthy body image you feel good about yourself no matter how you look. A more in-depth definition of healthy body image is: how we believe whether our bodies succeed or fail to fit in with the expectations of our culture and ourselves. It all depends on how we feel we are "supposed" to look like. We grow up being taught that to fit in with everyone around us we must imitate them, this causes us to fight with our bodies, struggling to be thin, flawless, smooth, unblemished, and perfect. This is the cause of our unhealthy or bad body image, and why it is important to build a healthy body image.
In order to build a healthy body image, you must know how a negative body image is created. Negative body image is created partly by our experiences with others.. Anyone we interact with can influence bad body image; it could be because of a look, a thoughtless comment, or a hurtful remark. Our body image is influenced by images in magazines and commercials on TV. We constantly scrutinize and compare ourselves to perfect models, and we don’t’ measure up every time. Building a healthy body image is critical for a healthy, happy life. Building a healthy body image is about focusing on what we like about ourselves.
Reversing the damage made to our self-esteem and restoring a healthy body image is a long, but rewarding process. A few ways to reestablish positive feelings about your body is to focus on your strengths and positive qualities. To gain confidence in your appearance, notice what you love about your body! Building healthy body images means dwelling on your strengths. Disregard negative comments about how you look; surround yourself with supportive people that are encouraging rather than critical. Follow your dreams and do things you are good at and enjoy doing. Think about your future and what you want to accomplish in your life. What are your dreams, passions, and goals? When you focus more on positive things you are good at and have fun participating in, you are less likely to have the time to think about what you don’t like about yourself. Get healthy. Move your body around and try new physical activities that are enjoyable and not a chore to do. Enjoy the confidence movement and fresh air brings! Building a healthy body image is about being strong and active. Most importantly, be comfortable in your own skin! Learn to appreciate your body.
Remember: You are beautiful, no matter what they say! Don't let their words bring you down.
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