There is no key definition to what beauty is, as much as some parts of society and some people might make it seem so. We have a widespread problem of how we make people feel about themselves if they do not fit cultural norms of beauty and this can have a profound effect on their self-esteem and mental health. If you find it hard to get away from them, here are some tips on how to feel gorgeous at any size.
Go out and treat yourself
We are all worthy of love, even if sometimes we have to be the ones to show it to ourselves. In fact, knowing how to love yourself is more important and more empowering than getting love from anyone else. There are plenty of ways to do it, too. A great way to go out for some retail therapy. A gorgeous new outfit, a new do that makes you feel more confident, these can really make a big difference to your mood if you’re feeling particularly low.
Unlock your sex appeal
Beauty isn’t just about how we present to the world, it’s also about how we experience intimacy. A lot of women feel that their body prevents them from being intimate with other people but that need not be the case. Try accessing your sexy side, even if it’s in private at first, finding some BBW lingerie that helps you flatter the best parts of yourself can really do wonders for your self-esteem. This can also help you be a little more confident when you’re spending time with a partner, as well. A little practice can go a long way.
Find your role models
One of the big problems with how plus-size women and men see beauty is the media that they are surrounded with. There is plenty of drop-dead gorgeous people at all sizes out there, but they don’t get as much air time as other people. For that reason, it can be greatly empowering to look for plus-size models and to see people that are closer to your body shape who are looking gorgeous and projecting all that confidence as they do so. It can be a potent reminder that you can be beautiful, desirable, sexy, and so on, if you feel it.
Invest time in yourself
If you spend time helping yourself look better and healthier, then it’s going to affect how you think about yourself, as well. One of the ways you can do this effectively is to take the time and effort to maintain a great skincare regimen at home. You don’t need to go overboard and spend on more products than you need, but taking a little quiet time to invest in yourself is not only going to make tangible differences to your body, but it’s going to make you feel better about it, too.
Self-esteem issues can run deep, so do not be afraid to get in touch and get help if you struggle with how you feel about your own image.
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Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
