Aren’t we supposed to enjoy beauty instead of feeling embarrassed? Hopefully, I am not the only weirdo who goes through these situations when beauty strikes me. Since much of our self-esteem and what we believe to be beautiful is diluted by the media. Without self-awareness, we can be pulled left and right in search of what’s is ideal body type, what is beautiful and acceptable.
When You see a beautiful girl in your workplace or college, having a perfect height, and weight anyhow to your calculation of being beautiful, and she aces on top of the criteria of being beautiful by so-called fashion magazines, celebrities, and influencers. What do you feel immediately when you encounter her? You question yourself why am I not perfect like her. I, like so many females, have been there. I’ve cried tears over being too ordinary, too oily, too chubby, and too imperfect. I’ve compared myself. I’ve carried the words of harsh people who told me I wasn’t pretty. A shot of Embarrassment runs through our body. Most of us have encountered this situation.
We have set these beauty standards that a guy or girl with a chiseled jawline with abs, height above 5’5, and lean body is beautiful. We see this portrayal of beauty defined and we worry to become like one having all perfect features. But it is impossible to look all alike. So, people who fit in these criteria of perfection, we feel threatened by them even if they do not harm you in any way. It is just their presence that bothers us.
We can’t live a healthy life if we just keep ourselves in a situation of pity by ourselves, of not feeling beautiful. Dove did a wonderful campaign and study on this effect, showcasing how we’re our own worst critics, and how when others describe us, they celebrate and appreciate us, whereas we criticize and condemn.
Be your own kind of beautiful, Don’t let others decide.
So, remember who you really are and everything you need from this life. You are more than just complaining about fat thighs,” wrinkles, and everything. A normal body has that the “ideal” body type pretends doesn’t exist. If measure on this scale, nobody fits an ideal body type. What may be beautiful for others may not be my criteria. But we have created a flock and what they say to be ideal, we expect that from us. We are more than just the ugly parts of us; we are the kind words and beautiful actions we give to others, we are a genuine smile, and best of all, we are the only version of us in this world. Think of all the times you did something that you feel to call beautiful.
With careful consideration of what we’re viewing and telling ourselves, perhaps we can achieve a level of objectivity that allows us not to be blinded by what others have decided. So we may ultimately learn to appreciate the beauty in all of its forms.
Also read, How To Overcome the Quarter-Life Crisis
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