7 Ways to Release Yourself From Body Shame (3 of 4)

Have gratitude for your body

Stop for a second and think about how much your body does for you. It carries you from place to place throughout the day. It works incredibly hard to keep all bodily functions intact without you having to even think about it. Show gratitude for your body, and watch how it will start to thank you in return.

Practice positive affirmations

Affirmations are a great way to retrain your brain to default to more positive thinking patterns. Find phrases or sentences that speak directly to the areas of your body that you are not fond of, or that completely encompass your body as a whole. Try words like, “I appreciate my curves,” “My hips are beautiful,” or “My body is a wonderful, safe and exquisite place to be.” Repeat affirmations like this every day and you will begin to eventually see a shift in how you feel about yourself.