Positive Body Image RE:Defined

RE:Defined Positive Body Image

Do positive affirmations even work? If not done properly they do NOT work. 

Positive affirmations are statements we tell ourselves that we do not really believe. 

May make you feel better initially, but if your belief system has not changed you will not change. It is a temporary fix. To make these affirmations work we have to do the work to get to the core belief. We have to actually heal the wound not just cover it up. 

What affirmations start out to you? Why do you have that need? Then you can get to the core issue of why you need this affirmation. Our mindset is essential to make a change. 

Driving force? Deal with the why? Childhood experience, comments made, past or current hurts, can all impact the thought and beliefs we have. Have to change the belief system FIRST, then use the affirmations to reinforce. It becomes a reminder. 

1. Identify Cause. 
2. Do the change.
3. Affirmation Reminders
4. I love _______ about my body because it makes me special and unique 
5. I love and accept my body just as it is today
6. My body is perfect in its own way and does not need to look like anyone else’s 
7. I take care of my body and my body takes care of me
8. I love my body because it allow me to experience the world around me and  try new things
9. I love my body along every step of my journey
10. I feel blessed with good health
11. I am beautiful inside and out
12. I am worth more than my appearance 
13. I am ENOUGH
14. I am grateful for everything my body allows me to do 
15. I will not listen to the negative voices in my head
16. I love that woman staring back at me in the mirror
17. My body is my home and I will build it up, not tear it down
18. My body is one of a kind
19. I will treat my body with respect
20. I will not compare myself to other women
21. My body is strong
22. My body deserves kindness
23. My body takes me places
24. My body can move 
25. My body helps me play
26. My arms give good hugs
27. My legs allow me to move 
28. I can trust my body
29. I am thankful for my body. I want to treat it with love and respect 
30. I will hold myself to a standard of grace, not perfection
31. I workout because I love my body, not because I hate it
32. I am strong
33. Happiness is beautiful
34. My body is the most precious gift
35. I feel healthier everyday
36. I am filled with energy
37. I choose health, happiness, and love for myself and others
38. I am well, strong, and thriving
39. Love always heals
40. My body has remarkable healthing abilities
41. I can and I will.
42. I can be a good example to other women and girls about how to love their body. 
43. I am whole
44. I let go of all that no longer serves me
45. I am in control
46. I am successful 
47. I am worthy
48. What I do matters
49. I forgive myself and others
50. I love and accept myself
51. I feel strong and confident in my body
52. My body radiates beautiful kindness
53. I enjoy feeling good about my body 
54. I am thankful for my strength
55. I am learning how to love my body. 
56. My body deserves to be taken care of so I feed it nourishing food and energizing exercise

“Hating myself has never made me thin. Loving myself won’t make me gain weight”