Most common questions used to investigate
Are you surrounded by positive people?
Do you take pictures of yourself often?
Are you comfortable with your clothes?
Do you love yourself?
Do you pamper yourself often?
Have you taken help to heal the issues related to your body image?
Common conclusions
You have to ensure that you are surrounded by positive people who say good things about you. While this doesn't mean people who flatter you at all times, it means people who care about you and see your positive side. They have to accept and love you for what you are and you have to ensure that the people around fall in this category. On the other hand, if you have people who often criticize you, it is best you stay away from them and look for alternative options to socialize and bond.
It is about time you start taking pictures of yourself often and save them for the future. This is important when you want to compare how you look now and a few months back, these pictures can help. They are in fact, invaluable if you have made any drastic change to the way you look and want to know how much of a difference it makes.
Body image is not about your weight and appearance, it is more about the way you carry yourself and the self-confidence you exude. For all this, looking and feeling comfortable is the first step which means, you have to pick clothes that fit your well and make you feel good about it. Also, make sure your clothes are clean and well-pressed to show the world your confidence and positive demeanor.
You have to love yourself for the world to love you! Look at it this way. Who will love you when you don't? Regardless of how you look, feel good and confident about yourself. Make a list of all the positive things and traits you have and even consider pinning them right above your bed, so that's the first thing you see as soon as you wake up. This is important because when you love yourself, your self-confidence goes up, and in turn, this boosts your body image automatically.
It is about time you start pampering yourself. While this doesn't have to be extravagant if you don't like or can't afford, it can be simple things like going to the spa once a month, eating at your favorite restaurant once a month, buying that dress you've always wanted, and just about anything that you think will make you happy. Again, this is important when you feel happy that radiates to the rest of the world and in the process, boosts your body image.
If you've had a bad experience dealing with your body image, you need help. Even if you don't want to go to a therapist, there are thousands of motivational books, podcasts, and videos available online that can help you heal from these bad experiences.
Great! Get on with your life and rock the world.
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