6 Ways I’m Learning To Love Myself More

I’ve  always really struggled with self love, I’ve hated the way that I’ve looked, felt uncomfortable in my own body, when I’ve bought clothes, I’ve always felt uncomfortable because I feel like others are looking at me and judging me and honestly it is such a struggle. From the struggle with cellulite to stretch marks, I mean it is honestly a minefield.

With the whole new year new me stuff about it tends to trigger me in horrible ways, so it is important to love yourself when everyone seems to be talking about how to lose weight the quickest. The reason I’m writing this post is someone recently said to me you’re so body confident, and honestly I’m not, but here is how I’m working on it.

Accepting My Flaws

At the end of the day, no one is perfect, we all have little flaws but that is what makes us amazing. I have large pores, I get breakouts, I have stretch marks, and cellulite, but we all have things that we aren’t comfortable with and it shouldn’t stop us from living our lives.

Surrounding My Social Media With Inspiring Body Positive Influencers

Now I am plus size, so I think it is so important to surround my social media with body positive influencers. I hate seeing retouched photos where people take out their stretch marks and cellulite, and seeing amazing body positive bloggers of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, skin colour, it makes me so proud to be an influencer.

If you are looking for some amazing accounts, I would 10/10 recommend @kirstyleanneuk, @emmyymayy, @devotedtopink, @whatlauraloves, @georginagrogan_ , @curvesncurlsuk to name a few!

Reminding Myself Of How Far I’ve Come

I’ve been through so much over the last few years, mentally, physically and emotionally and honestly it is so important to look back on the person you have become and be proud. I recently wrote a post To The Person I Used to be and honestly it made me realise how far I’ve come, what I’ve managed to achieve, especially with my mental health. Nothing should ever stop you from achieving anything. I’m finally learning to believe in myself.

Stop The Self Doubt

Now I am very much a doubter of my own work, in my job, at home, even on my blog, and it is tough, but I’m learning to love that I am a hard worker and I will make mistakes because it is natural. Humans make mistakes everyday, and sometimes they can be costly ones but it happens. It doesn’t make you a failure, it doesn’t make you any less of a human being, it makes you, you.

Reminding Myself There Will Be Bad Days

Not everyday you’re going to wake up and think it is all rosy and you’re feeling your oats, but it is learning to deal with those bad days and not give up, not make you feel worse and remember to be the bloody amazing human that you are.

Simply Take Care Of Myself

I’ve been getting back into my workouts lately and honestly not only does it work wonders for my physical health but my mental health also. I’ve been finding that since working out again, my skin is clearing up, I am dealing with stress a little better and the way I react to certain situations is better. Not only that I’m being more aware of what I am eating, the snacks I take to work and of course still enjoying my cake and sweet treats. Life in moderation is what I’m going for at the moment.

At the end of the day you will only ever get one body, you need to look after it. I’ve spent years in a hate/hate relationship with mine and now is the year I’m making a change.

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