58. "You Look Great" and Other Phrases That Hurt!
As women, there is immense pressure to look a certain way, no matter our age. In fact, aging isn’t even in the equation! We shouldn’t look like moms but we should act like them, we shouldn’t age but we shouldn’t dress too young, we should be...
As women, there is immense pressure to look a certain way, no matter our age. In fact, aging isn’t even in the equation! We shouldn’t look like moms but we should act like them, we shouldn’t age but we shouldn’t dress too young, we should be smart but also shouldn’t let our physical appearance slide. I mean the list goes on - and after a while, that list becomes something normal that we process as gospel truth. Internalizing this idea of appearance equals self-worth and value is really harmful, but I understand it's really tough to let it go overnight. In today’s episode, I talk about being accountable for your own happiness and why you shouldn’t base your self-worth on your appearance. I share my thoughts on the harm behind comments on someone’s appearance, the pressure to be physically perfect and the impact it has on your mental state, and how to be mindful about social media, filters, and the illusion of perfection. In this episode, we cover:
- Stop the pity party and start being accountable for your own happiness [1:20]
- Your self-worth isn’t based on your appearance [7:43]
- Commenting on someone's physical appearance can be harmful [14:19]
- The pressure to be perfect on the outside while you crumble on the inside [19:34]
- How we can speak up for ourselves and protect our wellness [27:09]
- You are more than your physical appearance [32:27]
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