Thursday 25 April 2013

Self-Respect: Your body image

Last week, in the morning before hopping into the shower, I caught myself looking in the mirror, and thinking a lot of negative things.
I was complaining about all the things I don't like about my body.
"Yikes! I look jiggly, I can see some cellulite, I'm breaking out, I look pale..."

When I stopped and listened to what my thoughts were, I realized that I had to stop the negative self talk. I have been unconsciously doing this for several months!
I see it often with my clients too. Many will cry about their appearance! But when I go meet them in person, all I see is beauty!! I wish that I could show them what I see.
We are constantly bringing ourselves down.
Many of us keep noticing "what's wrong" with us.

We need to stop that, and start think about all the things we love about ourselves.
I starting listing all the things I love about myself, and I instantly felt better! (Good way to start the day)



We need to give ourselves some self-respect. (It is always there, you just have to access it)
Start loving yourself.
You are f*cking awesome! There is not one individual in this universe that is the same as you.

Help your family and friends feel the same. Catch them when they are talking negatively.
They may not even notice how negative they are, but bring attention to it. And then tell them what you like about them!!



What also has been on my mind: (For the single people out there)
I have talked to a lot of my single male friends. They think that need a super hot muscular body in order to get girls.
NO!
Not at all.
Sure... You might get some hot little chicks... But if they are choosing a man based on your body... You don't want them. (You know why)
You want a woman that loves and appreciates YOU (not talking about your looks).

What a girl is actually looking for, is a man who can take care of himself. If he can take care of himself, that probably means he can take care of a family. :)

So focus on you. Put yourself as #1.

Thank you for reading this! :D
Love,
Ying