Tell your inner Regina George to STFU.
Keeping your "skinny clothes" around, you know, just in case.
Why it matters: Chances are that every time you see something you wish you fit into you'll feel pretty bad that you don't.
Why not: Donate stuff that doesn't fit and treat yourself to something that you feel damn good in right now.
Pointing out everything that's wrong with you before anyone else can.
Why it matters: When you point out your flaws, you're reinforcing a negative self-image, and heightening feelings of low self-esteem and insecurity. We already encounter so many things in our day to day lives that can make us feel bad, there's no reason that we should do that for ourselves. Your role should be to protect yourself and build yourself up, not break yourself down!
Instead try: When you have to urge to say something negative about yourself, ask yourself if you'd say the same thing to your friend or partner.
Weighing yourself all the time.
Why it matters: You can drive yourself ~crazy~ worrying about the number on the scale, rather than concerning yourself with real markers of health. Plus, weight can vary depending on the time of day you weigh yourself and how much water your retaining. Free yourself from the number! It's not a sign of your self worth!
Instead try: Either ditch the scale or, if you can't part with semi-regular weigh-ins, write a nice message from you to yourself directly on the scale. And ask yourself other kinds of evaluative questions like, "how strong do I feel today?"
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Only being able to see what you don't like about the way you look.
Why it matters: It's easy to get caught up in a negative feedback loop, where you're only able to focus on your the things you don't ilke, but it's not like obsessing about that stuff changes anything. More importantly, being hyper-focused on the way you look doesn't take into account all the the fantastic, sparkling qualities of your personality.
Instead try: Taking a break from using photos to evaluate your appearance and instead look at them to remind yourself what made the moment meaningful, fun, and photo-worthy.
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