advice on Loving The Skin You are in

Throughout life, you’ll discover personal attributes that frustrate, challenge, or maybe even disgust you. Perhaps your eyes aren’t the color you’d like, or your nose is a little wider than most.   Maybe you’ve always wanted to be tall or maybe your foot size makes it difficult to find shoes in your size. Perhaps your wide hips have been something you’ve always wrestled with or the thin frame that everyone else admires, you would trade any day. What can you do to accept your body just the way it is?
 
If you have found yourself struggling with loving the skin you are in, then consider these action tips designed to help you learn to LOVE the skin you are in:
 

1. Remind yourself that it’s the only body you have. It might sound silly but, unless you have lots of money and time to pay for and undergo cosmetic surgeries, this is the body you’ve been given. Accepting it will save you a lot of grief.
   
2. Survey your body “systems.” How well does your body work for you? Examine the intricacies of your very own body and its functionality. You’ll likely be pleased at all the things your body does for you.
3. Take pride in your positive attributes. If your hair is short and kinky, rock what you’ve got. Has having to wear glasses always been your challenge, well order a new set of frames that compliment your face and express your personality. Trouble with your skin? Explore a new facial regiment but love it nonetheless. These are attributes that make you uniquely you.
   
4. . Notice when your body works well for you. Maybe you almost missed the bus this morning but you ran like a racehorse and jumped on the bus just before it pulled away. You must admit, it’s a beautiful thing to be able to run fast enough to catch the bus. Recognize how well your body can respond to your needs.  
   
5. Develop a realistic plan for change. In the event you wish to build muscles in your arms, it can be done. But you must consult with exercise coaches and similar experts to achieve the results you want. Pay attention to those attributes that you have the power to change.
6. Commit to your plan to change what’s possible and set aside time to achieve your goals. Once you realize what you have the power to change and you have written a realistic plan, vow to follow your plan. Allow time in an average day to work your plan. You’re forming a new habit and it must be repeated several times weekly to achieve the results you’re after.
   
7. 7.Deal in healthy ways with things you can’t change. Rather than get disappointed or angry about one of your body’s attributes, recognize that certain people are born with certain characteristics that likely are unable to be changed. Embracing your physical appearance just the way you are is the best route to living a life of self-confidence and serenity.
   
8. Take care of your body. The best way to show your love for your body is to take good care of it. Notice your appearance. Use lotions and moisturizers to maintain supple, smooth skin. Keep your hair healthy. Take part in regular and consistent exercise. Provide good nourishment to your body. No matter what size, weight, or physical attributes you have, when you take care of your body, you’re showing the love you have for yourself.

 
Accepting your body image is so important to your everyday existence. When you can say, “I’m okay just the way I am,” you’ll lead a calmer, more settled, and happier life.