“I don’t feel like I am pretty or healthy. What can I do to change that?”

Pretty is as Pretty Does

Do you know anyone who looks beautiful from the outside, but are really not nice people? Have you noticed others who are not beauty queens, but you love being with them?

Society’s Standards

Its not uncommon for young women to compare themselves to the airbrushed images of today’s fashion models. The media is full of photos of girls who appear to look flawless.

Its an Illusion

Without make-up, perfect lighting and good camera angles, the girls you see on television and on billboards do not look the same as they do in an advertisement. They get pimples and have bad hair days like everyone else.

Working with What you Have

Everyone is born with a unique look. The size and shape of one’s facial features as well as one’s body shape is usually a combination of genetics. Thus everyone needs to learn how to work with what they’ve got.

Health is Beautiful

Have you noticed that people who eat fresh fruit and vegetables, and drink plenty of water seem to have good skin? People who exercise regularly seem to have nice muscle tone and fit well in their clothes.

Accepting Yourself

Before you decide to change, you need to ask yourself a couple of questions. Who are you changing for? Who are you comparing yourself to? What do you like about yourself? What can you realistically change?

Loving Yourself

If you decide to make some changes, make sure they come from a place of loving yourself… for your physical appearance is just a small part of who you really are. (And hopefully, the people you choose to surround yourself with are wise enough to know this)

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For more information, please visit my website:

SandraDupontMFT.com

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Adolescent Therapist|Parent Coach|Teen Mentor

Providing service for: Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Beverly Glen, Culver City, Brentwood, Westwood, Marina Del Rey, Mar Vista, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Topanga Beach and Topanga Canyon, Ocean Park, Hancock Park, West Hollywood.

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