Do you dread wearing a swimsuit?
If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, you know that swimsuit season is only a few months away.
Showing more skin can be hard enough, but wearing a swimsuit can cause significant discomfort for folks who struggle with body image no matter what size they are.
Many will even avoid wearing a swimsuit so they can avoid the emotional upheaval that often follows.
I understand because I've been there too. Back in the day, I used to wear a coverup no matter how hot it was! I wouldn't want to go back to that time in my life for anything.
If you're dreading the swimsuit season because you don't feel confident in your body, I believe with some preparation you can write a different story this summer!
Here are some tips to help you get started:
👙 Be prepared Consider trying on your swimsuits now to be sure they fit comfortably. I've had clients put on their suits while on vacation only to realize they didn't fit the same or at all. This can be a serious bummer!
🩱 Don't wait If your swimsuits don't fit comfortably or if you don't have any swimsuits, start looking/ordering suits now so you'll have time to return them if needed.
🏊♂️ Neutralize To help neutralize what you see when you gaze in the mirror, wear your swimsuit around the house so you get used to seeing yourself. Avoiding this will make it even harder because it may be shocking.
🥽 Interrupt Practice interrupting any negative, shameful body thoughts with loving, compassionate thought(s). Over time this will begin to create a new neural pathway.
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