What I learned this semester, the most valuable lesson I gained, was about my self worth.
I learned that my entire life I have been suffering from serious self image issues and didn't even know it.
It has affected my behavior in negative ways for as long as I can remember.
I remember in high school, everyone saying that the cute girls think they're fat and...blah blah blah.
I remember thinking "that is so true...but that doesn't apply to me because I really am fat."
I have realized however, that although it wouldn't be unhealthy to lose weight, I am not "Fat" or ugly or...whatever.
I've realized that I may not look good in a bikini, but who cares? I look really good in jeans and a nice shirt.
This realization had to come from me. I learned about my own self worth and now I am able to begin recovery.
A bad image is like a drug... addictive, judgement impairing, damaging and resolvable.
The cure is the same...first you have to acknowledge you have a problem and then....fix it!
I am really amazed at what a good perspective can do to a person's life!
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