By Angie Best-Boss, Contributing Writer
Self-esteem building is an important skill for everyone. There are times when everyone feels inadequate r insecure about their body, their intelligence, their abilities, or their looks. Margo Maine’s “20 Ways to Love Your Body” list offers some compelling ideas to help in your self-esteem building.
Some of my favorites:
1. Create a list of all the things your body lets you do. Read it and add to it often.
2. Think about all the things you could accomplish with the time and energy you currently spend worrying about your body and appearance. Try one!
3. Think back to a time in your life when you felt good about your body. Tell yourself you can feel like that again, even in this body at this age.
4. Become aware of what your body can do each day. Remember it is the instrument of your life, not just an ornament.
5. Find a method of exercise that you enjoy and do it regularly. Don’t exercise to lose weight or to fight your body. Do it to make your body healthy and strong and because it makes you feel good.
6. Create a list of people you admire: people who have contributed to your life, your community, or the world. Consider whether their appearance was important to their success and accomplishments.
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