[EMPOWER COACHING] How to overcome a poor body image when it feels impossible

Consilience Podcast

'How do you overcome poor body image, when if feels impossible and ingrained!? Since the age of 15 I have always worn hoodies and baggy pants, 15 years later, I am trying to overcome this, but exposure to take off my jumper is so daunting, makes me feel vulnerable?'

Today I am answering this heartfelt question. Embracing body confidence is a courageous journey, and I hope this episode will inspire you to continue taking steps towards self-acceptance. Although I wish this wasn't the case, you are far from alone in experiencing this.

Often a negative body image feels ingrained because we start to act as if it's true. By hiding our bodies, we reject ourselves. We actively rob ourselves of the opportunity to be comfortable in our bodies.

In order to truly feel better in our bodies, we have to act as if. How would you carry yourself if you were happy in your body? How would you treat yourself if you respected your body?

With that said, you don't have to start right from the top. If taking your jumper off feels too overwhelming at this point, what would be a smaller step that you could take?

Ultimately, I stress the importance of finding social support. Body appreciation and self compassion are optimally developed in the context of supportive relationships.

If you want to read about other women's experiences of overcoming negative body image, you can find the paper I mentioned HERE.

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