It may sound cliché, but I believe the world would be so much better if everyone loved themselves for what they are. We would save a ton of money and have much stronger relationships if we could just learn to accept ourselves. The idea sounds simple enough, but it’s a world that we'll probably never see. That is, unless we discard of all fashion magazines, runway models, and reality shows.
The problem with not being okay with yourself is that it reflects in every aspect of your life. A lot of women who believe that they are too heavy because they don’t look like fashion models end up spending a ton of money on diet pills or simply quit eating all together. Other women who feel they are not attractive enough end up sleeping with whatever men show them the least bit of attention.
Today, the media is filling the heads of people everywhere with the idea that they need to become someone else in order to be happy. On the cover of nearly every magazine you see “Lose 5 pounds, fast!” or “Tone those problem areas!” I would like to see just one magazine with an article titled “Feel great about your body now!” or maybe one with the secrets to being comfortable having sex with the lights on.
I’m not saying that women should give up on themselves altogether. I advocate exercise and healthy eating entirely. However, one should do these things to feel good and become healthy and not spend an hour sprinting on the treadmill just to impress some guy. Any sort of weight loss should always be for oneself.
Ultimately there will always be changes that, the media implies, need to be made. Maybe someone’s teeth are crooked or their ears are “too big.” Maybe, no matter how many crunches they do, they can never get rid of those love handles. There is an actual danger in merely following “The Look.” Many people who can’t achieve this perfection spiral out of control and fall prey to depression, plastic surgery, and eating disorders. Even when one goal is finally reached they always find another immediately, convinced they still aren’t attractive enough.
Article comments
1 - women's self-esteem
I agree that self acceptance is the key to live a happier, more harmonious life. If you know who you are and take the responsibility for your actions a whole new world will open up for you.
Women are probably more vulnerable than men therefore to develop women's self-esteem is crucial to feel comfortable in any given situation.
2 - Ginger and Smart
We see it so often that women tend to be looking for acceptance from others rather than believing in themselves and trying to be who they really are. If your not ultimately happy, then how can you truly love someone else.