Hi lovelies,

If you've always wanted to have more confidence in your body, you must be willing to work on it on a regular basis. Body confidence does not come from having a particularly slender or curvaceous form — it comes first and foremost from your mindset. By altering their thinking and outlook, anyone can develop body confidence. Let's look at a few things to know if you wish to acquire lasting body confidence.

Your Insecurities Do Not Belong To You

Your insecurities are not your own. Your insecurities were bestowed upon you! Nobody is born with body issues; they are instilled in us by the media and, in certain cases, by family and friends. Most women despise their cellulite or other shaky spots since the media has taught us through the years that it is something to be ashamed of and mocked for. We'd all be a lot more confident if the media didn't regularly attack women for their appearance. The same applies to if people would keep their opinions to themselves if people choose to use lips fillers or silicone breast forms.

Unfortunately, because of how profoundly embedded they are in our society, many of these beliefs are firmly ingrained. You may want to see fat reduction doctors to attain your "perfect figure," but if you're not already in the correct frame of mind, you'll probably wind up desiring many more treatments. While there is nothing wrong with getting stuff done if you want it for the correct reasons, you must be certain that you will not become addicted. You'll quickly understand that modifying your body won't bring you eternal happiness.

Wear Clothes That Make You Happy

Don't believe publications when they tell you that you should only wear specific items if you're a certain shape or size. You should choose whatever makes you feel the most comfortable! Dress to make yourself feel nice every day, and you'll quickly understand how advantageous this can be to your outlook.

Appreciate What Your Body Does

Make friends with your body and make a list of all the wonderful things it can and has done for you on a regular basis. When you're feeling down, use affirmations to shift your thinking. Rather than focusing on your "chunky legs," consider how they have carried you through your life. Appreciate what your body can achieve without you having to think about it!

Self Love Is A Journey

Loving yourself is a process that does not take place overnight. On Day 1, you may decide that you want to have a stronger connection with yourself, but by Day 2, you may feel like a failure. It's fine – the journey isn't a straight line. Simply return your attention to what you're attempting to accomplish and try to shift your mentality to discover the good in the apparent flaws you can see. It takes effort to interrupt negative, toxic thoughts and replace them, but you can do it! It will become easier if you become more attentive to your self-talk.

It can take a lot to feel confident, but more of us need to appreciate how great we are!