Questions for healing body image

For so many years, I poured so much of my energy into what my body looked like, what foods I ate, and how I was working out. I really believed all my problems would be solved if I forced myself into beauty norms.

I didn't know real love, purpose, and connection had nothing to do with the shape of my body. Everyone has their own journey, and I can only speak from my story, but when I stopped believing that my body was tied to my worthiness and lovability, I began to experience genuine connection and acceptance in a level I did not know possible.

This series of questions was a key part of shifting my perspective.

Journal Questions:

1. Think of someone you love deeply, would your feelings for them change if their body changed? Why would someone's love for you be different?

2. Where and when did I start believing that the shape of my body determines any aspect of my self-worth?

3. If I spent less mental energy on controlling my body, what else would I have room for in my life?

When you are in a moment of negative self-image

1. What is it that I do want to look like so badly? What will that body achieve for me (and will a body really achieve whatever it is I am looking for)?

2. What would happen if, in this moment, I decided to give up my old mentality and imagine what it would be like to see myself as beautiful, strong, and worthy?

3. What can I do to turn back into unconditional love?