10 Ways to Feel Better in & About Your Body: Part 1
Journal Prompts
- Looking outward vs inward
Think of a time you looked at someone else’s body and genuinely felt neutrality or appreciation for them, even if they didn’t fit cultural ideals. What does that kind of openness and connection feel like in your body? - Your body as a story
When you look at your body, what old stories, memories, or voices
Why do I accept other people's bodies but not my own?
The essence
It is winter now; I am cold, pale and fighting a runny nose at all times. I suppose it’s no surprise that I am not feeling the best about myself right now. Most days, I look into a mirror or see my reflection in a window, and my first feeling is one of disappointment.
I thought I would like what I see a little more than I do.
A sentiment
... See moreHow to fall in love with yourself in photos?
1. **“I felt awkward at first.”**
I used to dislike any pictures of myself. Whenever someone offered to take my photo, I felt uncomfortable and mentally counted the seconds until it was over.
2. **“My insecurities kept me in the shadows.”**
I was overly concerned about my appearance. I would fixate on how
... See moreso i stayed. i sat with the discomfort. i let myself feel the things i’d been numbing with busyness and discipline. and slowly, in ways i can’t map on a timeline, i began to see myself differently. i started noticing how harsh my inner voice had become — the one that measured everything in terms of enoughness. and instead of obeying it, i began to... See more