Develop criteria for self-esteem that go beyond appearance. One way to make appearance less important is to develop other benchmarks for self-evaluation.
Cultivate the ability to appreciate your body, especially how it functions.
Engage in behavior that makes you feel good about yourself.
Reduce your exposure to noxious images.
Exercise for strength, fitness, and health, not just weight control.
Seek out others who respect and care about your body; teach them how to talk about and touch your body.
Leave abusive relationships.
Identify and change habitual negative thoughts about your body.
Investigate if and how negative thoughts and feelings about your body distract you from other issues that are really bothering you.
Control what you can, forget about what you can't.
Learn to love your body and live the happy, healthy life you deserve.
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