Put a Sock In It

One of the biggest problems any woman faces is her inner critic. But to be happy, you really, really need to put a sock in it. Silence your inner critic - silence that nasty voice in your head that tells you that you're looking fat today or that your makeup looks silly and you will feel much happier. Although you might not be psychically perfect, who is?

So you don't like your bottom - but maybe you like your firm arms? You might not like your tummy, but maybe you have beautiful hair. Rate different parts of your body as either acceptable, OK or perfect - chances are, you'll find much of your body perfectly acceptable. 

Make Yourself Feel Good

When you are feeling good about yourself, what is it that makes you feel that way? Is it wearing makeup? Having your hair done? Wearing clothes that flatter your figure? Chances are, it is a combination of all three. It might even be the way you feel about yourself after doing something nice for someone else. Whatever it is that makes you feel good about yourself, do it - and do it every day.

It might sound superficial, but if you feel like you're looking your best, there's no need to be insecure.

Get Exercising

Exercise is absolutely one of the most powerful tools there is for making you feel better about yourself. Research has shown that if you replace a focus on looks with a focus on the function of your body, you feel happier about yourself and your self-esteem is improved. 

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Take a Reality Check

Grab a piece of string and loop it to create a circle big enough to enclose your hips in or your waist in. Mark the string. Then, use it to enclose your hips. Chances are, you'll have created a much bigger circle than necessary.

We think we're bigger than we are and this little exercise is a really handy way of showing yourself exactly how you look and how that differs from how you feel about yourself.