12/05/2025
The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also bring increased focus on food, appearance, and comparison. If body image feels harder this time of year, you’re not alone. Your worth has never been and will never be measured by your reflection.
Here are three gentle ways to support yourself:
1️⃣ Notice the thought, don’t judge it
Instead of “Why am I thinking this?” try, “This is a tough body image moment.” Naming it reduces its power.
2️⃣ Shift from appearance to appreciation
Ask: What has my body done for me today?
Maybe it helped you laugh, hug someone you love, or simply breathe through a hard moment.
3️⃣ Protect your peace
Unfollow triggering accounts, mute body-focused conversations, and give yourself permission to
step away when needed. Boundaries are care.
Remember: your body is not a holiday project.
You deserve kindness, rest, and belonging exactly as you are.
Save this reminder & share with someone who needs a gentle nudge this season.