Vanity

Do you ever have one of those days when you can’t stop checking yourself out in every shiny surface?
 
I’m having one of those days today and it feels AMAZING! Too often when women look at themselves they are comparing themselves to how the media and society tell them they should look. Today I’m just being me, wearing make up that makes me feel pretty, clothes that may not “flatter” my figure but make me feel sexy and it is such a lovely position to be in.

I’ve never felt so good about myself as I have in recent weeks and months. I guess people probably wonder what’s changed. Honestly not much physically changed. I’ve gained a little weight and honestly I love it. I think the biggest change is just my mindset. I no longer buy in to society’s rules on beauty. It sounds corny but yet again I’ve been inspired by the lovely Christina Aguilera. She’s always been an advocate for being comfortable in your skin no matter what you look like. In years gone by when she was a size 0 (that’s a guestimate, she’s never stated her dress size) people used to say “it’s alright for her to say that but it’d be different if she was fatter, not as pretty etc etc…” but in the past couple of years she’s shown them that really it’s no different. It’s clear that no matter how much she weighs she’s comfortable in her own skin and I guess because I was already moving in that direction she inspired me.

One of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced was being told that I’d inspired someone. It’s happened a few times recently all because I’m comfortable in my own skin. It’s a win win situation it would appear, being comfortable in your own skin makes you happier and helps the people around you. I love that I’ve made a positive difference to people around me and hopefully they’ll spread the love too.

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