08/13/2024
Let's talk about body image! 💙
Postpartum can be challenging in many ways, but one way that surprised me this time was struggling with the way my body looks. I was prepared for the lack of sleep, balancing parenting my two older kids and baby, and the challenges of breastfeeding, but I wasn't prepared for this!
If you're having a poor body image day (or struggling daily with a low body image), here are some things I've been doing to help!
💙 Moved full length mirrors. It wasn't helpful for me to see a full reflection while getting dressed every morning.
💙 Unfollowed some accounts on social media. Many of these accounts were not blatantly triggering, but I noticed that I was comparing my body to the images I was seeing online.
💙 Scrolled less. I downloaded a few new games to play while nursing, or I open up the Bible app to remind myself of where my true worth comes from!
💙 Bought new, comfy clothes in a size up. I also have many clothes still packed up from my pregnancy that don't currently fit.
💙 Packed away the scale. It's out of my control, so why check! I encourage clients to ask: what's the best thing to come out of knowing my weight? And what's the worst thing? Typically the cons outweigh any potential pros!
💙 Shared how I was feeling with my husband. I told Adrian how I was feeling lately, and just asked for more encouragement and words of affirmation. It's okay to ask for what you need!
Anything you would add to this?
