If body shame could be cured by thinking positive thoughts, most of us would be healed by now. We’ve heard it all:‘Just love yourself.’‘Be grateful.’‘You’re beautiful just the way you are!’ And while those messages are well-meaning, they can also feel… frustrating.Because if you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror, tried repeating affirmations, or […]

Why You Can’t ‘Positively Think’ Your Way Out of Body Shame

You wake up, grab your phone, and before you even step out of bed, you’ve already compared yourself to three different women on Instagram. You tell yourself, I should be happy with what I have, but that nagging voice still whispers: If I could just lose a little weight, maybe I’d feel better. Sound familiar? […]

Beyond the Mirror: Learning to Love Your Body Without Changing It

Woman looking in a full length mirror comparing her body size due to having triggers surrounding her body image

How can you accept your body when you feel unattractive, believe yourself to be imperfect, and wish you had the ‘perfect body’?  When you’re surrounded by a strong focus on diet, fitness, body conditioning, and the ‘ideal’ body image, accepting our bodies as the wonderful, unique specimens that they are can feel impossible.  So, instead […]

Body Acceptance: How to Love and Respect Your Whole Self

women of all shapes, colour, and sizes standing together smiling embracing body acceptance

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