Loving your body is an important part of self-care and self-love. It can be difficult to love your body in a world that constantly tells us that we need to look a certain way. However, there are many ways to practice body love and show yourself kindness. Here are 7 simple ways you can start loving your body more today.

1. Accept Your Body

Learning to love your body is an important part of self-care and overall wellbeing. When we accept our bodies, we can start to feel more confident, empowered, and liberated. Self-love and body love are not only about physical appearance but also about how we feel on the inside.

It’s important to remember that no one’s body is perfect and everyone has their own unique shape, size, and features. Accepting your body means embracing all of these differences without judgement or comparison to others. It also means being kind to yourself by engaging in activities that make you feel good both physically and mentally.

2. Remind Yourself

Self-love is an important part of life and it starts with loving your body. But oftentimes, we forget to take the time to appreciate and love our bodies. To help remind yourself of this, it is important to create reminders that will keep you focused on self-love and appreciation. Whether it’s writing yourself a note or setting a reminder on your phone, there are many ways to remind yourself to love your body. These reminders can be simple or elaborate but they should always focus on praising and appreciating the body you have today. Taking the time for self-love will help you feel better about yourself and foster positive relationships with others.

Here are some ways to remind yourself:

• Leave a sticky note on your bathroom mirror. Starting your morning looking at yourself with a reminder note, will get your day going just right.
• Set a reminder in your phone. Make a daily reminder in an app, to go off every morning and/or night.
• Where do you spend most of your time? Wherever it is, leave sticky notes placed around that area, to remind yourself every day, that your body is beautiful.
• Start journaling. Do you remember having to write "I won't ___ again" 100 times at school? Well there is a reason that was a thing. The mind is powerful so make it a priority to journal every morning, consistently, to train your mind into confidence. 

3. Speak Kindly to Yourself

Speaking kindly to yourself is an important part of self-love and body acceptance. It is a practice that can help us to be more mindful of our thoughts and feelings, and to recognize the beauty in ourselves.

By speaking kindly to ourselves, we can build a positive relationship with our bodies, which can lead to improved confidence and self-esteem. We can also learn how to better accept ourselves as we are, with all of our flaws and imperfections. This practice helps us to become more compassionate towards ourselves, allowing us to move forward in life without being hindered by negative thoughts or feelings about our bodies.

4. Closet Cleanse

Closet cleanse is an effective way to feel good about your body and increase your self-love. It helps to get rid of clothes that no longer fit or make you feel comfortable. It also helps to get rid of clothes that don't reflect who you are and what you want to project out into the world. A closet cleanse can help you to create a wardrobe that makes you feel confident and empowered, while also helping to reduce clutter in your home. By taking the time to go through your closet, it can help boost your self-esteem and give you a sense of accomplishment.

5. Social Media Break

In a society like today, we ARE our phones, we ARE our social media platforms. Most of us follow celebrities and Instagram models, seeing this every day only shifts our perception on how we view our own bodies and lives. By taking a break from social media, you can take the time to reflect on how it is impacting your mental health and personal relationships. You may also find that it helps you to become more mindful of how you interact with others online. A social media cleanse can provide a space for self-reflection, allowing you to build healthy habits that promote body self-love and acceptance.

Ways to slowly cleanse your social media, if you can't take a break from social media:

• Unfollow accounts + people who make you feel unworthy.
• Unfollow accounts + people that you are comparing yourself to.
• Give yourself a time limit to how much of your day is on social media.
• Follow more mental-health, body-positivity accounts. 

6. Compliment Others

Complimenting others is a great way to show appreciation and spread positivity. It can be a powerful tool to build relationships and make someone feel good about themselves. However, it is important to remember that compliments should always be genuine and not come from a place of judgement or comparison. We are all especially judgemental about the things we are most self-conscious about within or about ourselves.

It's also important to recognize that everyone has different body types and looks, so when giving compliments it's best to avoid mentioning physical features or comparing people with each other. Instead, focus on characteristics like kindness, intelligence, creativity, etc., which are more meaningful and will help foster body love in the recipient.

7. Reconsider Who You Are Around

It's important to take time to re-evaluate who you surround yourself with. Good friends can be an invaluable asset in life and can help you become a better version of yourself. They are the ones who will always be there for you and support you through your journey. Having good friends around can also provide motivation, encouragement, and advice that can help you stay focused on your goals. Surrounding yourself with positive people can also help lift your spirits when things get tough. Taking the time to identify who your good friends are is an important step in leading a successful and fulfilling life.