We all do it...
"This tank top shows my flabby arms!"
" Can these jeans be any tighter on my waist?"
"I'm wearing my baby doll dress today- I've been eating way too much pizza lately"
"What is this donut around my midsection?"
Self- criticism.
One of my goals (new year's resolution, if you will) this year is to stop being so critical towards myself.
And let me tell you--it's really hard.
I watched this cute, fit girl at the gym today pinch her non-existent underarm fat in front of her boyfriend and frown, asking what she could do to "tighten it up."
I judged.
Then I realized- I do things like this all the time. Out loud, sometimes. In my head, often.
I wish I was taller. I wish I had longer legs. I wish my hair was shinier. I wish my skin was brighter. I wish I was a size ____... you get the point.
How do we become this way? (And I don't mean just women, I know men do it too).
Is it the media? Our peers? Type A personality?
I think multiple factors play into self-criticism, and I'm making it a one woman mission to work on this with myself.
Starting with: My favorite feature is my green eyes.
How do you feel about yourself ? What do you like/dislike? Any good tips for self-lovin'?