Okay, now back to the mirror. Get a pen and a piece of paper and write down what you do and do not like about what you see. Make sure you either sit or stand in front of the mirror for at least another 15 minutes before you begin writing. Really take the time to study yourself as others do and try to see yourself the way others see you.
When you’re done listing your likes and dislikes, put the paper away for just a minute and return to the mirror.
Now take your clothes off. All of your clothes—-every single item. It’s okay if you’re a little uncomfortable at first. Most women are not at all comfortable with their bodies, especially their unclothed bodies.
Study your reflection. Check out your frontal and back views and both side profiles.
Now get your paper and pen again and write down the rest of your likes and dislikes. Once you’re done—-and I’m assuming you have some privacy—-don’t put your clothes back on immediately.
Walk around the house. Do your exercises. Water your plants. Watch television. Have a sandwich. Do anything that you would normally be doing while wearing clothing.
I’m not trying to transform you into a nudist here. The point is for you to become comfortable with yourself. I want you to get so comfortable with yourself that you could swap family recipes with your grandmother (you probably want to do this over the phone unless you have a VERY progressive grandmother) without wearing so much as a stitch.
When you’re done listing your likes and dislikes, put the paper away for just a minute and return to the mirror.
Now take your clothes off. All of your clothes—-every single item. It’s okay if you’re a little uncomfortable at first. Most women are not at all comfortable with their bodies, especially their unclothed bodies.
Study your reflection. Check out your frontal and back views and both side profiles.
Now get your paper and pen again and write down the rest of your likes and dislikes. Once you’re done—-and I’m assuming you have some privacy—-don’t put your clothes back on immediately.
Walk around the house. Do your exercises. Water your plants. Watch television. Have a sandwich. Do anything that you would normally be doing while wearing clothing.
I’m not trying to transform you into a nudist here. The point is for you to become comfortable with yourself. I want you to get so comfortable with yourself that you could swap family recipes with your grandmother (you probably want to do this over the phone unless you have a VERY progressive grandmother) without wearing so much as a stitch.
1 comment:
I actually did this... and I felt like a free woman! I have a child and when she's with her father I usually work on things that keep me busy around the house. To actually focus on yourself and the freedom to make decisions is an awsome feeling. Thanks for the advice!
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