Comparisonitis by Melissa Ambrosini

Author:Melissa Ambrosini [Melissa Ambrosini]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

A Final Note . . .

If you need it, please, please seek professional support.

If body comparison and body image issues are significantly impacting your life, help is out there. A certified, professionally trained psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other holistic practitioner can help you identify what’s going on and help develop strategies specifically for your situation. Professional support is a game-changer for so many people, so keep this in mind if you’re struggling.

And remember: there’s zero shame in seeking help. Quite the opposite, in fact: it’s bold and courageous and should be applauded. So don’t be afraid to seek out an expert if you feel that extra support would be beneficial for you. I’ve done it, and if you need it, help is out there for you too.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CHAPTER SIX

•Ending body comparisonitis starts with appreciating what you have. The fact that your body is letting you read a book while your heart is pumping and your lungs are breathing is nothing short of miraculous! Revel in the sheer joy of having a living, breathing body.

•You are more than your body. See yourself as a whole human being, not a sack of skin and parts to be picked at and critiqued. Zoom out and choose to see yourself as a whole being.

•We are all flowers. You might be a red rose. You might be a Peruvian lily. You might be a Sturt’s desert pea. Whatever physical form you take, you are a miracle of nature, you have a beauty all of your own, and it’s time you fully owned that.

•Practicing radical self-acceptance will liberate your soul. (And if you’re persistent, one day, your acceptance of your body will turn into full-blown love.)

•You can retrain your brain so that it stops looking for “flaws” in your body and starts looking for strengths. Every time you walk past a mirror, consciously say out loud all the amazing aspects of your body and what it can do for you. (Wow, check out my strong legs — they helped me run for an hour today!)

•Stay vitally connected to your life purpose. Your purpose in life is so much bigger than your appearance. You are here on this planet to create, to love, to experience joy, to feel all the feelings, to sense all the senses, and to activate your full potential. So when body comparisonitis is threatening to take you down, when all else fails, when you’re feeling on the brink, think about the impact you want to make on this earth and the legacy you want to leave.

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