Body image is key to self esteem and identity. It’s easy to get down about our bodies with constant messages from social media about what makes someone beautiful or not. Instead of listening to all that and allowing it to hurt you, having a body-positive attitude is one of the greatest acts of self-care around. If you’re working toward body positivity, congratulations! Celebrate it. The world will be a better place when there are more people like you who celebrate body-positivity.
For those looking to celebrate themselves and the shapes and sizes they sport, there are easy ways to do that starting with rolling out that body-positive attitude. Here are five ways to celebrate not only your body but the fact that you are perfectly beautiful too.
1. Surround yourself with positive people.
The journey toward how to be more comfortable in your own skin wasn’t likely an easy one. Learning how to be more comfortable with your body takes some people a lifetime. But if you’re there, stay there. Do what you can to surround yourself with others like you. Join support groups to celebrate and encourage each other along the way. It never hurts to have reminders that you’re perfect and beautiful just the way you are, and having a support network will be great, not only to celebrate, but to remind you to stay positive on the bad days too.
2. Have a photoshoot.
If you’re finally where you’ve fought so hard to be and feel great about yourself, schedule that sexy photoshoot. Whether you do it in lacy undergarments, a bathing suit, or fully dressed in a fabulous gown, the only rule is to give yourself permission to be free about it. Have fun with it. Much like the effects of smoking a CBD cigarette, you should feel relaxed and stress free. This moment is about you, and whether you take the pictures yourself or have a friend or even professional help out, you want to create memories here too.
3. Dress to celebrate yourself.
Let’s face it. Not all clothes are made the same. Sometimes, it’s good to let our fabulous bodies dictate how we dress. The perfect demi bra will give you lift and help show off those curves. Being body positive doesn’t mean you have to feel great wearing a burlap bag or tent. Instead, find the kind of undergarments and that perfect dress that make you feel your prettiest. There’s nothing vain about it. Instead, you’re putting your best foot forward and granting other women the excuse to do the same.
4. Choose relationships carefully.
Not all people operate in modes of kindness. For this reason, to celebrate your happiness with your body, you want to make sure that the people in your life are body positive too. Especially in a romantic relationship, look for partners who love you just the way you are and who want to celebrate you and your body. Staying with someone who insults you or tries to micromanage your image and self-esteem can be toxic. You’ve come too far to stay with someone negative about what a beautiful person you are.
5. Start a body positivity blog or group.
When you know you’re in a place to help others, consider celebrating this by starting a blog, online or in-person support group, or posting about your journey on a platform like YouTube or Instagram. Too many other people are out there feeling bad about themselves and their bodies. You could counteract those media messages about what beauty is if you use your own story to spread body positive awareness.