“Am I Enough?” - Idealism of Perfect body

 “Beauty” or “Perfect body”!!! What image hits your mind? Is it fair with large eyes, having silky hairs, a small nose, and an hourglass body??   If so, you’re not alone. That’s how it all started. With nearly 883K posts on Instagram with the “body image” hashtag and 4,58,00,00,000 results in google, body image is something which now people recognize. Body image is the mental representation an individual creates of themselves. As a teen, you’re going through lots of changes in your body. And, as your body changes, so do your image of yourself. It’s not always easy to like every part of your looks, but when you get stuck on the negatives it can really bring down your self-esteem. Most of us have something we don't like about our appearance — a crooked nose, an uneven smile, or eyes that are too large or too small. And though we may fret about our imperfections, they don’t interfere with our daily lives.

 The trouble is that people’s body image is constantly being discussed everywhere – on television, screens, magazines. And if you’re somebody who’s vulnerable, it’s really easy to snap into a very low mood and think what may be the answer. It all started from the surroundings, the society who actively participated to make perceptions about your body. There are certain myths that are still prevalent in our society like having fair skin makes you much more beautiful in comparison to the dark one and that things force you to judge yourself on the basis of the scale of beauty. 

It’s all started when you:-

⦁ Focuses excessive

 ⦁ attention on a minor flaw in appearance.

⦁ Views oneself as unattractive, even ugly.

⦁ Avoids social engagements.

⦁ Constantly hides the perceived flaw with makeup or clothes.

⦁ Constantly compares one’s appearance with other people.

⦁ Pursues excessive cosmetic procedures or surgery.

⦁ Needs reassurance from others ("Do I look fat in this?").

⦁ Is never satisfied with the appearance

People who harbor a negative view of their bodies may have chronic bleak and obsessive thoughts about the way they look. Body dissatisfaction can be minor, too bad my nose is so big, or it can be severe, I hate everything about my body. Once you start to think that you have a flaw, your mind runs with the distraction and turns it into more than it is. All of which affects the way you think and feel about how you look, and about life in general. 

What to do now?

Always keep in mind that your body will be your most faithful companion throughout your life…cherish it.

Three simple rules to be remember

⦁ Accept your body

⦁ Like your body

⦁ Take care of your body

Everybody wants to be liked and accepted just as they are. That's true for every BODY, too! See your body the way it is. Be less of a critic. Be more of a friend.

Start to surround yourself with people who accept you for who you are. Who aren’t afraid of you. Who keeps reminding you that you are worthy of love and appreciation. you should be attracted to mindsets....one should see how people think, cause looks ain't enough.

To finish on a positive note, I'd like to report on the final tip from one of the article I read: next time you see yourself in a mirror: smile. And remember that, while in a first encounter others may focus on our appearance for the first ten seconds, thereafter it’s what we say and do that really steers what they think of us.