Becoming More Body Confident

Plenty of people out there, male and female, struggle with their body confidence.

There is never an easy answer when it comes to growing your own body confidence because the things that you want to change about yourself, somebody else would wish for.

The thing is, you have to be OK with owning what you don’t like about yourself.

If there are things that you want to change, there is nothing wrong with the change being the thing that gets you the confidence you’re looking for in the first place. 

For example, some people think that cosmetic surgery is going to make a big difference to them and the way that they feel about themselves, and for a lot of people, it does.

People don’t choose to go under the knife for no reason at all.

We’ve all heard that beauty starts from within, so you have to love yourself, but that doesn’t mean you should say no to making changes if that’s what you think you should do.

So let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can learn to become more body confident.

Consider Why You Feel you Need to Change in the First Place

Have you decided you need to change your body or the way that you look because of somebody else’s opinion?

Or is that what you want to do for yourself?

This is the biggest question that you have to ask yourself and it’s not easy to dig down deep into those kinds of emotions.

You want to find out whether or not the problem is the words that are lingering in your mind from somebody else’s opinion, or if this is something that’s deep seated that you’ve always considered about yourself.

If you can consider what you feel the need to change in the first place, you’ll decide from there whether you need to change it or you need to embrace it.

Think About the Bigger Picture

Some people like to make changes to their bodies because they are thinking about the future and their health.

Yes, you may be overweight.

That doesn’t mean you necessarily look bad, and that might not be your problem.

You might be feeling less than confident about your body because maybe you are prediabetic.

Maybe the extra weight that you carry so well is actually starting to harm your health and you’re noticing the differences.

Maybe you can’t chase after the kids anymore as much as you used to, or you can’t fit on the slides, so you’re always watching from the sidelines while they have fun.

Whatever the bigger picture for you may be, you need to determine whether your change is coming from something that’s based on your health or something that’s based on magazines.

Stop Measuring Yourself Against Unrealistic Standards

A great way to become more body confident is to stop looking at other celebrities and bodies of actual teenagers and comparing yourself. If you’re in your mid 30s and you’ve had children, your body is never going to look the same as it did when you were 16. Until you accept that, you’re going to struggle. 

Final Thoughts on Body Confidence

Plenty of people, regardless of gender, struggle with body confidence.

There’s no simple solution to this, as the aspects of ourselves we may wish to change could be what others desire.

It’s essential to accept what you dislike about yourself and realize that change, if desired, is a valid route to confidence.

Cosmetic surgery, for instance, significantly impacts many people’s self-perception, proving that transformation can be a personal decision rather than a superficial one.

Loving yourself from within is crucial, but embracing changes can also foster self-love.

To become more body confident, start by evaluating the reasons behind your desire for change.

Are they based on others’ opinions or your own wishes?

Reflecting on whether these feelings are external or deep-seated can guide your decision to change or accept yourself. Additionally, consider the broader context, such as health impacts, rather than superficial standards set by media.

Lastly, avoid comparing yourself to unrealistic ideals; understand that your body evolves with life stages. Body confidence is a journey, and patience with yourself is key.