Therapist Tips For Learning to Love Your Body
6 Tips For Squashing Negative Self-Talk and Feeling More Confident in Your Own Skin
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When you're feeling down about your body, remind yourself of all the good things it can do. This is a great opportunity to use meditation to centre your mind. "Acknowledging the usefulness of our bodies can be a way to extend kindness to ourselves," Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD, told POPSUGAR. "Doing meditations that focus on body awareness without judgement can also be very helpful."
Dr. Larsen suggests focusing a breath on each part of your body while you name, acknowledge, and appreciate it. "Acknowledging and appreciating each body part can start to forge a friendlier, more neutral relationship with one's own body," she said.