This time of year, we hear so many messages about how to perfect our bodies into some society-imposed image of what’s considered “beautiful.”
But here’s the thing… that whole concept of “beauty” is made up. It’s make-believe. As a society, we invented it. As women, we can choose to listen to it—or not.
No matter what advertisers, magazines, movies or social media would have you believe, there is no one version of beautiful.
There’s no specific age, weight, height or body shape that’s beautiful. All ages are beautiful. Just like all body types and shapes are beautiful.
In fact, there are over 3.8 billion women in the world. That means there are potentially 3.8 billion versions of “beautiful.”
It’s just a matter of recognizing that beauty in ourselves—and appreciating it—especially as we age and grow into who we’re meant to be.
This year, we challenge you to tune out those messages of what “beauty” is supposed to be and instead focus on loving your body just as it is.
As you take this journey, here are a few ideas you may want to experiment with…