Beauty means many things to different people but to me,
despite my passion for makeup and beauty products, beauty is skin deep and a state
of mind.
Only too often do we criticise others on how we perceive their
bodies. “She’s too skinny” or “she’s
disgustingly overweight.” And this isn’t
half of it.
I guess we are all guilty of judging others; I can’t help
but think it is becoming part of Human nature though; we have been raised in a
generation where the “dream body” has been shoved in our faces left, right and
centre. It still mystifies me why we
seem to idealise an image that only 5% of the population can naturally possess.
I’m not going to sit
here and dwell on all the negatives the media brings. The media actually brings
some great positives that can really boost our self-esteem. Many of the iconic models have some amazing
and unique qualities. Which to me, says we should embrace our own unique qualities;
they might just be our biggest flaws!
I can’t help but think that the saddest impact of judgement of
body image is how it effects how we perceive ourselves. We all have those days where we stand in the
mirror and aren’t exactly impressed with what we see, but it’s important that
we make these days as rare as possible.
How do we do this, you ask? The first step is to change the way we perceive
ourselves. Focusing on the positives rather than dwelling on the negatives.
·
Every morning look and I mean really look and state
5 things that you like about yourself. Not
only does this start your day in a happier and positive way but you’re going to
be a much more confident and comfortable person in no time.
·
Be nice to others! Remove the words ‘ugly’, ‘fat’,
‘skinny’, ‘butters’ and ‘butt-ugly’ from your vocabulary.
I’m a strong believer in being kind to others. I think we
say things in passing about people and not really think of the impact of our
words. Nobody wants to hear horrible
things about themselves; it can be so deflating and damaging, so why do we
think its fine to say nasty things to others?
Remember - “What Suzie says of sally, says more of Suzie
then of Sally.”
What you speak reflects your personality and really does say
more about you, than the person you are being nasty about!
Everyone is beautiful in their own way, so remember to embrace
the way you look and your flaws.
Being
you is what makes you beautiful!
Thank
you
and
hope
this
helps
love
Liv xxx
