BODY CONFIDENCE

What is body confidence? Why has it suddenly become an issue? It’s sad that we live in a world where everywhere we look there’s still a size 0 model on an ad, or a celebrity that’s been photoshopped and airbrushed. Surely these people are our role models, they should be setting an example? Whilst I was growing up, I didn’t really have access to the internet or a phone until I was in my early teens and even then we never really saw what we do today. I feel sorry for the children growing up now with access to social media, the internet and there’s so many images and articles out there. There’s some even promoting anorexia. I really don’t get it. 

Todays generation seem to lack confidence. I see it with my friends, and well myself. There’s always something they don’t like about themselves. But I guess everyone is the same. I definitely think it’s the power of the internet and TV that has caused this. We can’t get away from people seeing us. Our photos are all over our social media channels for one. I know that’s people’s choice but I do still think there are a lot of people out there that probably think twice about putting up a photo because they don’t like the way they look and are worried someone is going to judge them. There are cruel people out there. I see it on my own Instagram; I get quite a lot of negative, hurtful comments. How is someone meant to be confident about themselves when people write hate?

I do try to ignore the negativity though. I like to think I have confidence. I’m not sure I have body confidence though, but I do have a ‘don’t care’ kind of attitude. I love wearing cut out things, I love wearing hot pants and unitards. Ok I might not have the body for it, some might think, but why can’t I wear those things?

There’s lots of things I don’t like about my body, but I don’t let that stop me from wearing cool garments, just like this Missguided Cut Out Swimsuit. I think people have just got to go for it and ignore the stares they might get. You never know that stare might be because they love the swimsuit, not because they’re staring at your figure. I think some of us are scared of being judged. Because, there are people out there who judge. I know, I do it myself. But I think we just need to ignore everyone and do it for ourselves. Don’t not wear that amazing swimsuit because you don’t feel confident. You only live once, wear it, be proud of who you are and be confident! You CAN own it!

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Swimsuit: Missguided // Sunglasses: Lazy Oaf

Peace

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