Positive body image is SO MUCH MORE than feeling comfortable in your skin;

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What defines us is so much more than what can be gathered by an outward glance. We challenge you to tag a friend below, and keep the stream of compliments going. There is so much more than what meets the eye. 👇🏼💕
Did you know there's a whole range of radically diverse dolls coming on the market? Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu and Caroline Hlahla are changing the game. Give us a 🙌🏼 if you know the all-to-familiar scenario of shopping for the perfect present for your daughter, niece, etc. As you embark on your search through the doll aisle at the toy story, you're bombared with one unrealistically skinny and busty doll, Barbie. Check out the #linkinbio to learn more about their mission.
It's all about perspective. Today we encourage you to remind yourself that if an appearance goal is the only benchmark we set for ourselves to achieve happiness or freedom, we will ALWAYS end up falling short. Appearance standards change, and the 🥕 that keeps dangling in front of you will never be fulfilling. Remember, there is nothing you need to change or fix about your outward appearance before you can feel worthy. You are unique, incredibly valueable, and worth knowing just as you are. 💕💕
Millions of thoughts go through our minds in just one day 💭 Do I look ok? What are they thinking of me? What should I wear? We could not love this more. @dove is taking a step forward to help 20 million kids build self-esteem, because there is more to the shield we build when we say “I’m fine.” Check out the @dove #SelfEsteemProject to join in on efforts to create confidence inside and out. 🙌🏼
You know all the things you've always wanted to do? Here's your reminder to get out there, be fearless and DO them 🙌🏼✨ #HappySaturday #livefearless
How often do you look at a magazine and say ""Yeah, that looks like me."" We can guess that the answer is probably not often. 😔 Because in today's society we've become used to seeing images of women with a ""flawless"" outer appearance. Poreless skin, soft, shiny hair and white teeth - just to name a few. Flipping through magazines and watching television shows with these images can awaken our ""negative nancy"" thinking process. We might tell ourselves that we aren't good enough or that we simply don't measure up. But there are steps you can take so you aren't getting sucked into the virtual world around us. Try the below... 1️⃣ Try a little self-talk. 🗣 ""Self, remember, these images have been DRASTICALLY retouched and they are NOT a representation of realistic beauty"" 🙌🏼 2️⃣ Steer clear! If you know that scrolling through Instagram is triggering, set limits and boundaries. We even have a free resource to help with that - no really 😉 #linkinbio
The 🔑 here? Listen with intention. More often than not, we overlook the fact that our body and our mind will tell us what we need. Appreciation, acceptance and kindness are what truly feed our soul. 💜
Did you know, that just because someone does not have a negative body image does not mean they have a positive body image? Surprising, but true! 😲 A positive body image is so much more than feeling comfortable in your skin and it CAN happen regardless of your weight or appearance! It takes work but is so worth it because characteristics that emerge out of a positive body image include: Indulging in self-care behaviors, appreciating and respecting one's body and minimizing exposure to harmful media, emphasizing one's personality and internal characteristics and having a flexible standard of attractiveness. 🙌🏼 Unfortunately no "quick fix" will lead to a positive body image. It takes time, and willingness to appreciate, accept and love. We are here for you though and want to help. Tell us as we plan this next year, what sort of resources would you like? 🤔 DM us or tell us in the comments below, we want to hear from you!