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Post by Outcast on Jun 25, 2008 3:04:39 GMT -5
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gaia
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Post by gaia on Jun 25, 2008 18:54:49 GMT -5
Oh god.. do I have to do that? Seriously though, it's not a bad idea I don't suppose. Something it said on there that stuck out - However remember that self acceptance does not necessarily mean liking, or that you cannot imagine change or wish for improvements.Sensible stuff, really.
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Post by Sweet Pea on Jul 13, 2008 17:24:00 GMT -5
i did this exercise once years ago and it plunged me into a deep depression lol. i prefer to do my self-acceptance without mirrors, thank you. lights off everybody! that's better. i'm am a worthwhile human being! yes, i am! ;D
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Post by pnoopiepnats on Jul 13, 2008 17:43:24 GMT -5
LOL stand there and stare at myself nudie in the mirror, no way jose!
I think there are other ways of having self acceptance.
I figure everyone has things they don't like about themselves but what are you going to do? You can't change them so are you just going to sit there and self flagellate yourself about it over and over? What good does that do?
I do believe in cosmetic surgery in moderation but cosmetic surgery can't fix emotional problems.
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Post by gaia on Jul 13, 2008 17:50:47 GMT -5
i did this exercise once years ago and it plunged me into a deep depression lol. i prefer to do my self-acceptance without mirrors, thank you. lights off everybody! that's better. i'm am a worthwhile human being! yes, i am! ;D lol, I agree. ;D Seriously though, I think looking in a mirror is downright strange. I kind of freak myself out. I'm not saying that to be funny... I genuinely find seeing my reflection quite trippy.
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Post by deadendphilosopher on Jul 14, 2008 18:59:22 GMT -5
I know what you mean, looking in the mirror is really strange. I find it really hard to fully comprehend that the thing I see staring back at me is me.
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Post by gals on Feb 17, 2011 8:58:35 GMT -5
I know what you mean, looking in the mirror is really strange. I find it really hard to fully comprehend that the thing I see staring back at me is me. yah, it is kinda weird. But I read somewhere that most models do that technique to be comfy with their bodies and not to be self conscious about it I never tried it yet, but they can attest that it helps them build their confidence
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Post by Sweet Pea on Feb 17, 2011 10:32:44 GMT -5
I know what you mean, looking in the mirror is really strange. I find it really hard to fully comprehend that the thing I see staring back at me is me. yah, it is kinda weird. But I read somewhere that most models do that technique to be comfy with their bodies and not to be self conscious about it I never tried it yet, but they can attest that it helps them build their confidence you don't have to be a model to be comfortable with your body though. i'm definitely no model, but i'm comfortable in my own imperfect skin. don't care for mirrors much though. i think spending alot of time looking at yourself is unnatural and weird. i mean, where in nature can you do that. you might see a reflection in water briefly now and then, but that's about it! to me it's just common sense. i look around me and see many, many imperfect people. it's more the norm than the exception. i'm just blending in lol. doesn't pay to be too attractive anyway. people just get jealous and we know what that means!
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Post by Twice-Shy on Mar 30, 2011 18:29:17 GMT -5
Each and every one of us are who we are and our looks are part of that being. The hardest thing in life is trying to be "okay" about being me. I have found that it comes more naturally as I have grown older. As a kid and teen...that was no where in sight.
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Post by putter65 on Apr 21, 2011 11:57:36 GMT -5
I hate my hair loss and the way it has made me look. With a full head of hair I would have alot more confidence.
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Post by angellight on Apr 22, 2011 16:41:13 GMT -5
Mirrors, like photographs, distort - not a way that works for me at all. Took me years to realise I was apparently pretty.., and not that I'm an approval junkie, but it came from kind, honest feedback. It's very difficult to be objective about oneself, but I found accepting who I am, rather than how I look, made me less critical of how I look and more focused on being the best person I can be.. which helped me slowly grow to be kinder to myself about my appearance and not be always criticising my imperfections. Those imperfections added up together, make for a very interesting appearance! :-)
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Post by missklew on Apr 23, 2011 5:10:56 GMT -5
well i've gained maybe 40 pounds since I first posted in this thread and I have gone deaf on one side. apparently i have a thyroid problem I hardly eat anything at all and still I am fat and no kiddies I am not talking about OMG I'm so fat and wear a size 8. I guess it is an adjustment when I was always very thin and gorgeous. If I wasn't attractive it probably would be easier to accept. So am I ok with my appearance? Yes, I am. I think the problem is other people really hate fat people. You are treated like shit and invisible. People are rude when you are fat. I know as soon as I drop below a certain level others will consider me to be human again. I just don't know if I can starve enough to get there.
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Post by ghost1990 on Jul 5, 2011 12:33:36 GMT -5
I think that I look good or at least normal, but I know as well, that I can always look better. That's why I love my daily workout and exercises... they help my body to develop to become even a bit more attractive. =)
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Post by boyzee on Aug 4, 2012 12:15:57 GMT -5
It does not matter how I look when I know that in the whole world is no one like me, I am unique, original, one of seven billion people worldwide. And for me it's amazing thing.
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Post by marle on Aug 4, 2012 15:47:27 GMT -5
Adopt a value system that places way more importance on character.
Surround yourself with people who think the same.
Realize that popular media beauty is lowest denominator and somewhat warped.
Notice what you find attractive in other people other than their looks.
Attitude and personality play a part in how attractive you look. Work on being the person you want to be, not just the body.
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