Body Acceptance Survival Tips

DO

• Accept that bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. This is what makes us interesting!
• Remember that you can be your worst critic. Other may find you really attractive!
• Accept normal weekly and monthly changes in weight and shape.
• Explore all the things you have to offer and recognize your positive qualities!
• Decide how you wish to spend your energy-pursuing the "perfect image" or enjoying people and positive things in your life.
• Be aware of your own weight prejudice. Explore how those feelings may affect your self-esteem.

DON'T

• Let your body define who you are. You are much more than just a body!
• Judge others on the basis of their appearance, body size, or shape.
• Forget that society changes its ideal of beauty over the years.
• Believe that all people are happy with themselves.
• Forget that you are not alone in your pursuit of self-acceptance.
• Self-acceptance is a life-long process that many people struggle with.