The Natalie Trusdale Blog: self-esteem building articles for your growth

Are you ready to manage your body image triggers? Well this blog will tick all the boxes in helping you do just that. Click here to make a change today.

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Struggling with negative body image? Our blog has practical strategies to help you manage bad body image days and build self-esteem.

Are you trying to lose weight to improve your health? What even is a healthy weight?

Do you have a specific number in mind, and once you achieve it, you’ll be ‘healthier?’

Society has probably taught you that weight and health are related, most commonly, that ‘thin’ bodies are healthier. Therefore if your body doesn’t meet beauty standards and expectations, whether that’s in reality or in your mind, then you will believe that to improve your health you need to set goals around your weight.

At times, we can be our own worst critic when it comes to our bodies, which can affect our self-esteem and mental wellbeing. That’s why we want to share with you five essential facts about body image that will help you develop a more positive relationship with yourself. We’ll explore topics like body positivity and neutrality, how social media can impact our perceptions, and the importance of self-compassion. By understanding these key concepts, you can learn to embrace your unique beauty and feel more confident in your own skin. So, let’s take a journey towards self-love and discover the five things about your body image that you need to know.

Body acceptance is such an important practice that involves embracing and loving your body for exactly what it is, without any judgement or criticism, regardless of its shape, size, or appearance. It’s a crucial aspect of overall self-acceptance that can greatly benefit your mental health, self-esteem, and relationships. However, we understand that building body acceptance is not always an easy journey, especially in a society that tends to value certain body types and beauty standards. It takes time, patience, and self-compassion, but we believe that with the right tools and mindset, anyone can cultivate a more positive and loving relationship with their body.

How often to do look to other people in order to feel good about yourself? If you’re struggling with low self-esteem of poor body image it’s very likely that you feel a pressure or drive to look a certain way, be a certain weight or be validated by those around you in order to feel confident.

Comparisons can be used by some as a motivator, but for most women its main outcome is low self-esteem, poor body image and reduced happiness. So today lets explore why we get trapped in negative comparison cycles and how we can protect ourselves from the dangers of social comparison.

When we think about self-esteem, one of our instant correlations heads toward how we feel about how we look. For people who dislike the way they look, they’ll find that their self esteem takes a hit, too. But how are the two linked? Is body image and self esteem synonymous? What is the relationship between your body image and your self esteem?