Positive body image ( The demon that lurks within).

How many of us can truly say we absolutely love our bodies, from every wrinkle to the stretchmark that we try so hard to cover up. "You should just love yourself it’s not that difficult" they say, but what does it really take to look at yourself in a positive light.

Growing up in a world obsessed with perfection that’s fuelled by social media, it seems like the possibility of positive body image unattainable. With every swipe you are reminded of your own imperfections, and insecurities that you had no choice in deciding to have. I’m sure if we where allowed to choose our own physical attributes, we’d all opt to be the Beyoncé’s and David Beckhams of the world. But in all honesty, they too have things that they are insecure about and they shouldn’t be so glorified for the way they look. With social media perfection being shoved down our throats, it’s easy to get carried away, and get insecure with the way you look. It’s a constant battle against yourself, nit-picking at every small feature on your body.

Although in recent years beauty company’s and fashion brands have been embracing people of all shapes, sizes, genders, and sexualities. Society still has a long way before everyone feels truly accepted. For years only a certain type of beauty has been accepted. Especially in the world of social media influencers you have to look perfect to be marketable, because ultimately your body is your job. This leads to people getting plastic surgeries to get that perfect body, that is considered to be desirable.  

Although in recent years there has been a shift in what the beauty industry considers marketable. Plus size people, members of the LGBTQ and even people from races that were previously considered undesirable, are getting opportunities within the beauty industry. However, this is not the case within the people at grassroot level there is still stigma against people whose bodies do not conform to the beauty standard shown on TV.

Developing a positive body image although it might sound cliché comes from within. Understanding that the way you look is not your fault, and that there is more to life than who has the biggest booty on Instagram. Engaging in spaces where people of your body size, sexuality and race are celebrated and cherished.