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1. Appreciate all that your body can do. Every day your body carries you closer to your dreams. Celebrate all of the amazing things your body does for you -- running, dancing, breathing, laughing, dreaming, etc.
2. Keep a top-10 list of things you like about yourself -- things that aren't related to how much you weigh or what you look like. Read your list often. Add to it as you become aware of more things to like about you.
3. Beauty is a state of mind, not a state of body. Remind yourself that true beauty goes beyond appearances. When you feel good about yourself and secure in who you are, you carry yourself with a sense of confidence, self-acceptance, and openness that makes you beautiful.
4. Look at yourself as a whole person. When you see yourself in the mirror or in your mind, choose not to focus on specific body parts. See yourself as you want others to see you--as a whole person.
5. Surround yourself with positive people. It is easier to feel good about yourself and your body when you are around others who recognize and support natural sizes and standards.
6. Shut down those voices in your head that tell you your body is not "right," or that you are a "bad" person. You can overpower those negative thoughts with positive ones. The next time you start to tear yourself down, build yourself back up with a few quick affirmations that work for you. Click here for examples of body affirmations.
7. Wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you feel good about your body. Work with your body, not against it.
8. Become a critical viewer of social standards and media messages. Pay attention to images, slogans, or attitudes that make you feel bad about yourself or your body. Protest these messages and advocate for healthier body portraits by writing letters to advertisers, or visiting and contributing to advocacy websites, such as those listed on our resource list.
9. Do something nice for yousrelf. Take a bubble bath, read a book, make time for a nap, relax in a peaceful place outside.
10. Use the time and energy that you might have spent worrying about food, calories, and your weight to help others. Reach out to your community to make a positive difference in your world and the lives of others.