10 "will-powers" for Improving Body Image

I found a site that I am hoping to post a few things from. These are things that have helped me be able to know what to tell myself or have given me ideas on how to help myself so I hope you all enjoy them and that they may lead you to some positive thoughts for your recovery!

Some may even be good things to bring up in chats some weeks.

~Doll~

10 “Will-Powers” for Improving Body Image
Written by: Michael Levine, Ph.D., and Linda Smolak, Ph. D.

Taking care of your body and doing things you enjoy will enable you to enjoy a happy, participatory life.

Twice aday, every day, I will ask myself: “Am I benefitting from focusing on what I believe are the flaws in my body weight or shape?”

I will think of three reasons why it is ridiculous for me to believe that thinner people are happier or “better.” I will repeat these reasons to myself whenever I feel the urge to comparemy body shape to someone else’s.

I will spend less and less time in front of mirrors — especially when they are making me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious about my body.

I will exercise for the joy of feeling my body move and grow stronger. I will not exercise simply to lose weight, purge fat from my body, or to “make-up for” calories I have eaten.

I will participate in activities that I enjoy, even if they call attention to my weight and shape. I will constantly remind myself that I deserve to do things I enjoy, like dancing, swimming, etc., no matter what my shape or size.

I will refuse to wear clothes that are uncomfortable or that I do not like but wear simply because they divert attention from my weight or shape. I will wear clothes that are comfortable and that make me feel comfortable in my body.

I will list 5-10 good qualities that I have, such as understanding, intelligence, or creativity. I will repeat these to myself whenever I start to feel bad about my body.

I will practice taking people seiously for what they say, feel, and do, not for how slender, or “well put together” they appear.

I will surround myself with people and things that make me feel good about myself and my abilities. When I am around people and things that support me and make me feel good, I will be less likely to base myself-esteem on the way my body looks.

I will treat my body with respect and kindness. I will feed it, keep it active, and listen to its needs. I will remember that my body is the vehicle that will carry me to my dreams.

I will choose to take care of myself and my body.

Awesome list! Thanks

bump , bumpity bump

This is a old post that I am pulling up for the newer people or old people at PC to be able to support healing. this was a post I made when i was running the ED chat.

Doll