5 Ways To Accept And Love The Body, Although Not An Ideal Form

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JAKARTA - Not a single human being is perfect. Even though these words are very popular, in fact there are still many people who complain about their body's appearance which is considered lacking.

The sense of insecurity on the body's own shape can be exacerbated by the existence of social media which often echo certain beauty standards. Remember, everyone has a different body and that cannot be generalized.

So, instead of continuing to focus on what your body does not have and becomes unproductive, let's start accepting and loving our own bodies by implementing the five ways that Livestrong suggested, played by VOI on Thursday, February 15.

Instead of focusing on what the body is doing (or not), concentrate on what it can do for you. This will help you build gratitude for the body, "said Anne Poirier, intuitive eating counselor and author of The Body Joyful.

And try to put this grateful practice into your daily routine.

"Fellow time every day thanks to your body for what it does," he continued.

Say thank you and appreciate your body for all the different functions it can run.

You spend so much time criticizing, comparing, and judging your body that you often ignore or reject basic needs at all.

Ask your body: Are you hungry, thirsty, or tired? 'Listening to your body's signal is the same as starting the process of paying attention (that is, being friends) to the body, not cutting ties or ignoring it.

Criticizing yourself is not an act of self-care, said Farrell Allen. It is true, it is impossible to develop a healthy relationship with the body when you are constantly criticizing yourself.

So, if you have negative thoughts about your appearance, fight it with kindness, affection, and respect, Poirier said. This can feel very unnatural or even uncomfortable at first. Especially if you are used to hearing negative and degrading voices, he added. Unfortunately, seeing yourself only in a narrow perspective makes it difficult for you to see things.

Over time and training, slowly you can start replacing negative words with affection for yourself. Our thoughts can be changed and formed thanks to brain neuroplasticity (that is, brain ability changes and adapts in response to your behavior), Poirier said.

So, the more you start treating the body with respect, attention, and affection. The brain will capture and create new neural pathways to encourage thoughts like this.

This can be a physical feature such as bright smiles or soft skin. But it would be even better if you shift focus from appearance to deeper quality that shapes you.

Think about your talents, intelligence, and creativity, sayszilai Needs a psychologist.

How often do you wear clothes that feel uncomfortable because you are trying to adjust them to a certain size or style of clothing? Instead of doing this, wear clothes that make you feel confident about your body, Poirier said.

"This helps increase self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-quality," he said.

If you have difficulty loving yourself, consult with a therapist that can help you learn how to process, express, and navigate complicated feelings about the body's image.