Body Image
It's ridiculously easy to waste hours of your time looking at other people's bodies and greatness on social media. One has more muscle, another looks like a dad. Some have amazing hips, or that incredible smile you wish you could afford.
If you have a friend who might have trouble embracing their body, here's a few things:
Give them space to voice it out. Everyone goes through body image issues, and allowing them to share their difficulties is the best gift.
Empower them. So much of our body can be tied to our self-esteem. But we're all shaped differently, and our bodies are just as unique as our stories and experiences.
Respect their autonomy. If they're in the thick of it, it's probably not a good time to possibly slide on how healthier or more active they could be. Listen and be there instead.
As we continue to scroll, so does our body and mind expose ourselves to comparison. Take care of each other.
@MellowMillennial
