Practicing gratitude for your body might feel pretty difficult. For 80-90% of women, body discontent is the norm. 80-90%!! That feels incredibly sad to me. Our bodies are incredible. Without conscious thought, your body allows you to travel through your life. When was the last time you said something nice about it? Our thoughts have […]
Letters are such an amazing form of communication. They allow us to fully formulate our thoughts before we say something we can’t take back. The written word is also very powerful. It allows our brain to process our thoughts more effectively. I want you to write a series of letters to your body. The first […]
My clients struggle with body image. Hell, most women struggle with body image. It is estimated that 80% of women are dissatisfied with their body. When someone comes to see me, they are convinced that they will feel better about their body and happier if they lose weight. This might be true, but only marginally. […]
A poor body image leads to low self-esteem and vice versa. Statistics estimate that 91% of women struggle with a negative body image. I HATE my thighs. My butt is so big. I am so fat. I am so ugly. I would be attractive if I could just change my nose. How often do these […]
I recently connected with Kate Daigle, a counselor in Denver. I wanted to share her recent blog post on 10 ways to improve body image….. 1.) Ask yourself: “How do I feel about my body?” 2.) Find a body image boost buddy (BBB). Reach out to someone you trust and talk about body image. 3.) Speak […]
Michelle Lewis has been working in the mental health field since 2001. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Weber State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. Read more