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When I was a young person I found it difficult to be positive about my body. I was a teenager in the 80s when all the supermodels and actresses were emaciated. I was so unhappy with my totally healthy body that I ended up with an eating disorder. Your body goes through a lot of changes when you are a teenager and it can be difficult to adjust to. Be kind to yourself and try these 7 body positive tips:
1. Don’t compare your body to others.
2. If you wouldn’t say it to your friends, don’t say it to yourself.
3. Learn to accept a compliment.
4. Find a supportive squad.
5. Accept that thin people aren’t happier.
6. Unfollow social media accounts that make you feel bad about yourself.
7. Practice self care.
Sources: https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/10-tips-body-positivity/
https://habs.uq.edu.au/blog/2023/08/nurturing-positive-body-image-10-practical-tips
1. Don’t compare your body to others.
2. If you wouldn’t say it to your friends, don’t say it to yourself.
3. Learn to accept a compliment.
4. Find a supportive squad.
5. Accept that thin people aren’t happier.
6. Unfollow social media accounts that make you feel bad about yourself.
7. Practice self care.
Sources: https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/10-tips-body-positivity/
https://habs.uq.edu.au/blog/2023/08/nurturing-positive-body-image-10-practical-tips
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I was feeling down recently, even though life had been pretty good. It occurred to me that I hadn't been making time to do things that made me happy. Happiness isn't usually something that happens by accident - you need to make a conscious effort to create it. I know it's hard to make time for fun when you're busy at school or uni and there seems to be no end to the assignments and study that need to be done. But by making time to do things that make you happy, you may find that you are more productive and less stressed.
I know one thing that doesn't make me feel happy - scrolling through Instagram for an hour or more. It just leaves me feeling frustrated and inadequate. It's part of self-care and self-love to do things that bring you joy. Exactly what those things are will be different for everyone. For some people it's singing loudly, for others it is going to the beach. I like to get creative and make things - I'm currently knitting a jumper. I also enjoy reading, eating gelato and getting out in the fresh air. You don't have to set aside a whole day - half an hour watching an episode of your favourite tv show is enough, or soak in the bath or paint your nails is enough.
I know one thing that doesn't make me feel happy - scrolling through Instagram for an hour or more. It just leaves me feeling frustrated and inadequate. It's part of self-care and self-love to do things that bring you joy. Exactly what those things are will be different for everyone. For some people it's singing loudly, for others it is going to the beach. I like to get creative and make things - I'm currently knitting a jumper. I also enjoy reading, eating gelato and getting out in the fresh air. You don't have to set aside a whole day - half an hour watching an episode of your favourite tv show is enough, or soak in the bath or paint your nails is enough.
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