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Body Image Improves after a Breakup
filed in Mind, Body Connection on May 26, 2009
Your mental attitude and your body attitude are the same. Stop and consider your present body image.
Has your body image taken a dose dive since your divorce or breakup. This is not uncommon. When you are in a significant relationship for a period of time that is not going well, or when you end a relationship, you may loose your inner sense of worthiness and value
It is also true that our culture projects a “Idealized Body Image” that everyone is to fit into. Many men and women are desperately trying to live up to this image. If you are engaged in trying to live up to the cultural standard, making this fixed image your personal ideal, you will stay away from your genuine self, and disconnect from your essential being.
There is nothing wrong with improving your body, wearing different clothes, or making yourself look younger or older. If it is done with the right intention and you abandon trying to prove your worthiness through your looks and shape of your body.
Here are some tips to regain a healthy body image.
Self Appreciation – Thank your body for the strength, steadiness, health, perseverance and for the joy and pleasure it has given you so far in your life.
Be Present In Your Body – Put your hand on your heart and ask yourself ,”how you are doing.” Let go of your mind drop into the center of your body, feel the sensations and the energy. Focus on your breath. This will help you to connect with your core.
Reawaken Your Inner Child – Find an activity that you did as a child with your body. Jump rope, swing, throw or kick a ball around, roll around on the ground. When you connect with your inner child you will discover your natural joy and pleasure of your body.
Hugging – Give your body contact,by reaching out and hugging those you feel comfortable with. This nourishes the body and tells the body it is loved.
List The Things You Like About Your Body – Make a list of what you enjoy and like about your body. Accentuate those areas, nd focus on them.
Colors Clothes – Wear colors and clothes that highlight your essence,and make you feel good in your skin.
Take one step at a time, but have fun doing some of the things above. After a divorce or breakup it is important to reawaken your body, it may of been asleep or numb. Now is the time to get it back.
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