Many of us struggle to take control of our own bodies, whether that includes letting other people's opinions impact how we see ourselves, allowing others to control what we do with our bodies, not being aware of what is going on in our body or not feeling connected to it.
We all deserve to feel content in our own skin and know our bodies. If you feel like you aren’t in control and want to feel more at ease, hopefully, this how-to guide will provide you with the freedom you have been looking for to take control of your own body!
#1 Self Care and Love
The first step you need to take when taking control of your body is to learn to love it. Embracing your body is much easier said than done, as unrealistic standards are constantly placed on all of us, which suggests we should change. Yet, your body is amazing and you should never feel like you have to conform to the standards set by society.
Try to practice self-love as often as possible, whether that be meditating, making time for something you enjoy, starting a new skincare routine with serum, exercising to feel good rather than achieving a certain body type, surrounding yourself with happiness, or looking at yourself in the mirror and focusing on the bits you love, rather than areas you want to change.
Another great way to practice self-care on a daily basis is to unfollow any people or pages on social media that are presenting themselves in a way that makes you feel bad about yourself. Social media is full of special lighting, hours of posing practice, and professional hair and makeup, so it simply doesn’t represent real life. Instead of following those people, follow people who have a body similar to yours and embrace it. You will see that you should be loving yourself too.
You should honor yourself and say thank you to your body. Self-love is an ongoing journey, yet if you commit your life to not conforming to societal standards and instead living a happy and loving life, you will slowly learn to love yourself.
#2 Do What Makes You Happy
Continuing with the theme of self-love, in order to take control of your own body, you need to do what makes you happy. People are far too quick to judge people, whether it be for gaining weight, being too thin, not dressing how they feel is appropriate, or for having cosmetic surgery.
Seriously, how will it affect others if you decide to wear a short dress, gain some weight or have a breast implant replacement? It won’t, is the answer! Wear the clothes you want, have any treatments you want (as long as it is for the right reasons), and take control. Having the confidence to be yourself and not apologize for it might take time, but if you take small steps every day, it will seem much easier.
Next time you go shopping, buy an outfit you love that you usually would be too afraid to wear. If this is too much, just buy one item. This can be your first step to unapologetically being yourself.
#3 Examine Your Body
On a more physical level, you should get to know your body in order to take control of it. Examine your body and try to notice things you haven’t before. This might be something as small as a tiny mole you didn’t know you had, yet it will help you to feel more in control of your body.
It is also important to examine your body for any changes over time, as this can sometimes indicate health problems. Knowing what your body looks and feels like will help you to stay in control and know when to take action if you need to.
#4 Fuel Your Body
Another great way to stay in control of your body is to fuel it with the right foods. You are likely to feel more comfortable in your own skin if you know you are looking after it every day.
Make sure that you are drinking lots of water, eating enough carbohydrates to give you essential energy, and consuming plenty of nutrients. Aim to start each day with a healthy breakfast like avocado on toast with poached eggs, with a big glass of water and a multivitamin tablet. This will give you a great start to each day.
The most important thing here is not punishing yourself for eating certain foods. Life is all about moderation and is too short not to enjoy yourself, so you should eat the foods you enjoy and not feel guilty about them!
#5 Connect Your Body With The Mind
The mind and body are very closely connected, so another great way to take control of your body is to practice yoga. Yoga can help to strengthen the body and mind as stress is eased. It also gives you a community in which anyone belongs.
Yoga teaches you that it is okay to get things wrong and that our limitations are what makes us interesting. You will learn to test your boundaries and develop new skills. Most importantly, you will be able to love yourself for the things you can do, whilst not putting yourself down for the things you can’t. Yoga has transformed people’s lives, so there is no better time to give it a go!
Final Thoughts
Learning to feel completely content and in control of your body won’t happen overnight, yet it is an amazing journey that we should all embark on. Making small changes in everyday life has the potential to massively change your outlook and enable you to finally take control of your own body.
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