Learning to Love Yourself
Look, if you know me you'll know that I don't have the best self esteem when it comes to my body (see My Struggle With Anorexia)
As young people growing up in the technological era, we have been surrounded by ideas of 'perfect,' bodies since the beginnings of our lives. Although we tell ourselves that this plays no part in how we perceive our own image (at least that's what I tell myself!) there is definitely a subconscious understanding of the 'ideals,' of society and a drive to fit them.
Recently I've decided that I'm going to be happy with who I am now, in this moment. It's not always easy but through practises of self-care, I'm trying my best!
Here is how I'm training my mind to love my body.
Self Love Instagram
This is honestly the best thing I've ever done in regards to coming to terms with my body. It's a space for you, made by you, for your eyes only.
- Make an Instagram Account.
- Make it private.
- Don't let anyone follow you.
- Post selfies/photos every you look in the mirror and feel bad-ass, someone takes a good photo of you or you're just 100% feeling your outfit-of-the-day (or birthday suit, my butt features in most of my post...)
- Make sure you caption the photos with the date the photo was taken.
I'm a big believer in cycles. I go through super high love-myself moments and super low why-am-i-like-this moments.
By having one place where I can see a timeline of me being happy, my body in all different states, I can pull myself out of a slump and realise I'm pretty bloody-amazing. There are photos on this account of me when I was 90kg+ looking bloody good and just as happy (as I am now!
By having one place where I can see a timeline of me being happy, my body in all different states, I can pull myself out of a slump and realise I'm pretty bloody-amazing. There are photos on this account of me when I was 90kg+ looking bloody good and just as happy (as I am now!
This also helps with those 'I feel so chubby days.' Hey babe, you felt super fit two days ago and look, you look exactly the same right now! Woo!
Social Media 'Cull'
I have one thing to say about the 'Fitspo,' and 'Thinspo,' trends. Get wrecked.
I have a simple but 100% effective challenge for you. Go through your social media accounts and unfollow/unfriend any person, company etc. etc. who make you feel bad about yourself. This will improve your mood when you're scrolling through your feed SO MUCH
Replace these accounts with ones who make you feel good about yourself. (My faves below)
Replace these accounts with ones who make you feel good about yourself. (My faves below)
Making time for Friends
The people who see only the best in you are your closest friends (and you mum ofc.) They're there to boost you up when you're feeling low. I definitely go through cycles of isolating myself (and it's 110% lost me some friends)
Your friends are always going to make you feel ace - hold them close. Here I am with my OG Sugas
So now I'm making a conscious effort to make time form my mates. It's going to improve you're mood and make you feel fab.
Your friends are always going to make you feel ace - hold them close. Here I am with my OG SugasSo now I'm making a conscious effort to make time form my mates. It's going to improve you're mood and make you feel fab.
Listen to your Body
LISTEN DAMMIT. If you're hungry, sad, happy, etc. etc it's probably for a reason. Keep note of the things you do that make you feel good (reading a book, going for a walk, having tea with your Nanna,) and things that make you feel shit (eating kale, going to the beach (I HATE the beach) hanging out with certain people) spot the trends. Do more of what makes you feel good and less of what makes you feel like crap.
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