47: I See Someone Handsome (How to Look in the Mirror)

The other day, Vinnie stood in front of the mirror brushing his teeth and exclaimed, “I see someone handsome!” When is the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror and shouted with glee? Let’s all get better at looking in the mirror. How you talk to yourself in the mirror reflects how you talk to yourself in all areas of your life (remember, “how you do anything is how you do everything.”)

Listen in to hear some shocking statistics on how children and teens view their bodies. Then follow these 7 steps to love your body a little more:

Pull yourself out of the comparison trap
Divorce the D word
Disengage from people who make you feel LESS, build relationships with those who make you feel MORE
ID three likes, with no “buts”
Buy clothes you love, that flatter you as you are
Own your wins and share them
Be vulnerable

Also in this episode: an update on my first 8 days of IVF meds!

Links Mentioned:

Psych Central article: Why Do Women Hate Their Bodies

Rockstar social media influences: Molly Galbraith, Erin Brown, Jill Coleman

Buzzfeed Article: Getting Rid of Clothes I Hated Help Me Love My Body