THE KNOW HOW
Parent ’ s Corner
Body image is extremely important because it affects our self-esteem and our self-esteem affects how we feel about ourselves and our lives . We should work every day to affect our self-esteem positively and the self-esteem of others by promoting positive body image every day . This sometimes can be hard though with all of the distractions and images that we are given through the media and in social networking outlets . However , if you try one of these activities at least once every day or week , you can improve your perception of how you look and how that makes you feel . Happiness is beautiful .
Here is a list of ways to help promote positive body image and selfesteem throughout the year and daily :
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Mirror activity- take a mirror from the dollar tree or any convenience store and write positive things about yourself that you can see daily when you use it .
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Write a love letter to yourself , praising yourself for all your qualities , physical and personality wise that you just adore .
Keep a journal- writing down thoughts and ideas every day can help you find the source of negativity when it comes to how you view your body image or even your source of positivity
Create a Vision board with cut-outs from magazines , quotes , books , newspapers and pictures about how you want to present your best self and what you want your self-image to be
Surround yourself with positive people and individuals who support you , encourage you , and accept you for who you are daily !
I think number 5 is the most important because our environment has a pivotal role in how we feel about ourselves . Our role within the environment and the people that we surround ourselves with can help affect how we feel about ourselves . If you ' re around people who are constantly praising you for your strength and good qualities , then you ' ll feel happier and have a better self-body image . I hope these tips can be of help to anyone struggling with body positivity and positive self-perception . Happy Holidays and remember you are Beautiful Just the Way YOU ARE .
Ronecia Duke