5 Ways to Love Your Body (For Now) Imperfect

About 70% of men and 90% of women are dissatisfied with the way their bodies look. This all-encompassing epidemic has become a vice of contemporary society and a symbol of our times. We all strive for a sick suppleness and at the same time we want to have some parts of the body artificially "swollen". It is said in the pages of social magazines and the boulevard press that this is what brings happiness. We all desire happiness, don't we?

Then the big nose becomes the biggest trouble. Or too small breasts. Or the prominent bottom. All of this can prevent us from making friends, working hard, and achieving our goals. This is why contemporary man tends to level, grow, sculpt or cut, where he does not think it is possible to correct something.

All this is defined by a terrible term: dysmorphophobia - the obsession or exaggerated concern for a minor physical defect. Body imperfections cause anxiety. Here's how to avoid excessive body worries so that it brings you more joy.

1. Change your attitude towards physical exertion

If you force yourself to go to the gym and force yourself to train, then it's time to reconsider your attitude towards exercise. Try different types of workouts and sports, until you find one that you enjoy.

Even if you do not lose a lot of weight after this workout, at least you will receive pleasure and the level of endorphins will increase, after which the attitude towards your body will improve significantly. For example, dancing or swimming may be satisfying.

2. Be grateful to your body

Imagine you are an employee of a company. You work at the limit and strive to fulfill your obligations conscientiously. But not only does the boss not praise you, but he is also very unhappy with you! Endless claims, remarks, and reprimands.

You are waiting for the deserved prize, but you only get penalties. You're waiting to be promoted, but when you're there you're fired. How would you feel in this case? Will you continue to have the same conscientious attitude toward your work? The metaphor is as clear as can be - many behave like that with their bodies, like the boss in the example above.

And the body works to the limit, without meeting its needs, without taking into account stressors and hereditary data, without the right to well-deserved rest, and without a complex diet.

Learn to be grateful to your body, because you have it as it is. Think hard and write down everything he allows you to do in this life, for which you are grateful.

3. Don't compare yourself to those around you

Negative and unconstructive comparisons, which are not in your favor, always affect self-esteem. As soon as you notice that you are examining someone and comparing them to you, say STOP! And remember the list from the previous point.

4. Don't complain about your physical shortcomings

Some find that talking to others helps. This is a temporary solution. Indeed, if you share your step with someone, you will more easily overcome the psychological tension. But without removing the causes, the mood will not change radically. Such discussions are either completely useless (which happens more often), or aggravate the situation.

When you suck on your weight and serve tea with your girlfriends, all you have to do is root out the thought, "I'm fat." It is as if you were making a terrible diagnosis or confirming a certain fact. Of course, your girlfriend will support and comfort you by saying something like, "What are you saying, you're not that fat!" But it is this statement that will further deepen your thinking about the problem you have.

Remember, if you say "I have a problem, I don't like my thighs" - then they do become a problem. Now you will unconsciously pass on this idea to the whole world on every occasion.

5. Come back to reality

Research shows that women stop perceiving their bodies under the influence of model photos on the cover of social magazines. If you've noticed that you do the same, then don't browse magazines and pictures on the internet.

Remember that only 2% of women are naturally gifted with a model suppleness. Try not to be inspired by magazines, but by works of art. You will be convinced that everybody hides a miracle and a special splendor.

Exercises to Reveal Hidden Feelings and Causes That Don't Allow You to Accept Some Parts of Your Body

People pay more attention to the way the body looks than to the possibilities it offers. This exercise will help you get in touch with problematic parts of your body (in your vision).

Relax, close your eyes. Imagine that the part of your body that bothers you the most can miraculously speak to you. Ask him the following questions and try to "hear" the answer honestly, don't rush.

• How are you feeling?

• Who made you think you didn't look good the first time?

• How do you confuse me in life?

Highlight the answers, which contain a negative belief (I have a horrible backside!) Or the projection of your life's dissatisfaction on your body (if I had bigger breasts, I would have a fuller personal life!).

Exercise To Change Negative Attitudes Towards Self

Look in the mirror and tell your reflection what you like about her. It's like she's your child, and you're the parent. Carefully, carefully and lovingly. Try to feel as deep as possible what you are saying, the benevolent attitude towards the way you look. Do this exercise daily.