Learn to Have a Positive Body Image – Part 3

The third thing you can do is to stay out of of fantasy land. Too many times we think about what we could be or how things might have been instead of living in the moment. Today is really all we have. Tomorrow may not happen and yesterday cannot be changed, so it’s time to live today. If you are enjoying yourself right now you will not have the time or the energy to fantasize what might have been or what could have been.

Do not give up your dreams and goals but do not spend your time fantasizing about things that have already happened or things that cannot change. For instance, don’t get involved in thinking about how you look or how much you weigh today. Instead, you may start on a journey of self-improvement through exercise and improved nutritional diet. By being loving and giving yourself you will attract loving and giving people.

Remember, that our bodies were designed to move on a consistent basis. Researchers have found that with the movement our bodies release endorphins, chemical hormones that elevate our mood and help us feel better about ourselves. When we reconnect with the body that we have today we appreciate what we can do and set realistic goals about what we might want to accomplish tomorrow. This can never be done sitting on the couch watching television, watching other people move and live. So get the remote out of your hands and get up and move!

This struggle to heal our hurts and improve our body image is a process that is ongoing. It often works best with the help of a very good friend or even professional support. Many men and women seek the assistance of self-help groups in order to help them stay focused on their goals and received positive feedback from their peers. Try using audio tapes or MP3 files to listen to while in the car or out walking. Express your feelings with a trusted friend to help you improve your ability to learn to have a positive self body image.