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What Is Body Positivity And Why Is It Important

What is Body Positivity, And Why Is It Important?

October 7, 20222 Minutes
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The body positivity movement aims to celebrate every body and give people the freedom to feel good in their own skin. Body positivity is for everyone. It's not just for young people, older people, or men and women---it's for people of all races and sizes. It's about respecting other people's bodies, no matter their shape or size. Body positivity is all about loving your body just the way it is right now - you may have curves or thin arms or legs; whatever makes you feel good about yourself is valid!

There are several essential steps to learn how to be body positive.

  • Recognize that you are unique.

  • Accept yourself for who you are.

  • Think about how you want to feel instead of what other people think of your body or what society says is "normal."

  • Embrace the things that make you different from others---you may have a different skin colour than the other people in your life. But it doesn't mean those differences aren't beautiful!

  • Focus on the positive aspects of your body instead of what's wrong with it (or not). This can help improve self-esteem and acceptance if done regularly over time.

    The body positivity movement has been growing over the past decade. But it wasn't always this way: before this time, many people didn't see having a healthy body image as something they should strive for or even think twice about. Many studies show that an unhealthy mindset towards one's appearance can lead to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

    Self-love and body image are essential parts of the body positivity movement. Self-love is integral to being your best self because it helps you feel good about yourself and your life. Body image is also a reflection of how you feel about yourself. If someone has low self-esteem, they may feel unattractive in their mind (even though they might look like a model on the outside). This can lead to poor decisions when it comes down to choosing what clothes/shoes/etc., fit their personal style best!

    In conclusion, Body positivity involves three steps. The first step is self-love and acceptance of your natural form. The second step is learning what makes you beautiful, both inside and out---and embracing all of those things! And finally, being mindful of the things going on around us can also help us feel confident about our appearances as well as other aspects of life.Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) is all for body positivity. Get more confident in your skin by upskilling yourself with knowledge. All courses are free. There are various other benefits, including career guidance, scholarships, job opportunities, and more.

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