This Valentine’s Day we wanted to make sure you know that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! Given the power and presence of media in our lives today, our definition of beauty might be unacceptably skewed. By using airbrushing techniques and aftereffects, media tycoons are presenting an unrealistic image of beauty. About Face is an organization that offers tools and information to help women and girls fight the image of beauty that promotes negative a negative self-image in girls that don’t feel they live up to these absurd images.
Thinking positively is essential to keeping a positive self-image. A good number of tips for keeping that positivity in your daily life can be found here. It can be as easy as stretching in the morning, or as fun as yoga, or as simple as taking a moment to look in the mirror and say sincere compliments to your reflection. The temptation to give in to pessimism is easy considering the current state of American affairs, both economic and global.
Often, women focus on weight as a major aspect of self-worth. Advertising agencies tend to promote products with rail-thin, blemish-free, curvaceous women to appeal to an audience of men and women alike. However, this exacerbates the negative self-image that is plaguing the American female population. By staying fit and healthy, you are doing your body justice. You do not have to see your ribcage to feel beautiful. As long as you feel good about your effort for staying healthy, you should feel beautiful. Running and exercising are really good for you if you have realistic goals. Also, don’t overwork yourself. Make sure you keep to a healthy regiment that doesn’t hurt your body.
Thinking positively can help you combat the negative effects of body image from the media and reinvigorate all the self-love you may need to make this your best Valentine’s Day yet! So, stay strong, and have your positivity mantra on the tip of your tongue if you ever need it because “You are beautiful!” And we don’t just mean beautiful on the outside, but more importantly on the inside! Lots of Love from Maxim Hygiene Products!!!