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Beating the Body Blues

Posted: 31 Jul 2011 11:08 AM PDT

By Megan R. of George Brown College. Follow me on Twitter @meggles_07.

*Writers Note: The following are just suggestions and tips, if you suspect that you or a friend has an eating disorder, seek medical advice to obtain help.*

We all have those days where we wake up, look in the mirror, and wonder what on earth we did to deserve **insert disliked body part here**. I have them, my friends have them, it’s a part of life, and that’s OK. Once in a while, there will always be a day you feel bloated and want to cover up and sit in your snuggie. When this once and a while displeasure, turns to a constant issue, it may be the result of an eating disorder or extremely low self-esteem and self hatred — all very serious issues. Whether it’s you or a friend that has the issue, it is important to get help ASAP. Small things such as making positive remarks about your body, or complimenting a friend, is a great start to help yourself feel more comfortable with your body.

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Dove is one of many companies that is starting to promote positive self-esteem with their new campaign that helps women be happy with their bodies, and have started to use women of all shapes and sizes in its campaigns to show that everyone is beautiful. You are beautiful, I know it, the word knows it, but if you are ever in doubt, encourage positive body talk by putting post-it notes up around your room, especially on your mirrors. My mirror has post it notes all the way around that say things like “smile” and “be yourself.” Whenever I look in my mirror and see the notes, I can’t help but smile! These are common phrases that you hear all the time, but when you write them down yourself and post them in the places you look the most, it helps you to start believe it. It’s kind of like studying, my mom always told me to write down all my notes, then read them, then write them down all over again to help it stick in your mind. Websites like Operation Beautiful show notes that have been posted on personal mirrors, walls, and phones. I find this truly uplifting to see that some people have left these notes for other people to see, I know it would make my day to see it.

Courtesy of: My Camera and My Mirror!

Trying to give yourself little compliments will also make a huge improvement over time, when you look in the mirror and you think you look good, tell yourself that: out loud! Even if all you have to say is “Wow” or “You look great!” these small compliments will boost your self-esteem throughout the day, and by saying it out loud as opposed to in your head you are more likely to believe it. All these tricks will work for friends as well, give them a compliment, or post notes on their doors, mirrors, books, or windows. It will make them smile, and if you know they have body issues, you will hopefully be helping them accept and love their body.

Thoughts?

So, what do you think of these tips? Do you have any tips on how to help someone who is self conscious? How do you beat the “Body Blues”? Comment below, email us at info@college-style.com, or tweet us @collegestyle12. We want to hear what you think!

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