Empowerment means feeling confident in yourself and what you can do. Yet, it can be difficult to feel confident if you are insecure. In my experience, I mostly lack confidence when I compare myself to others, especially in terms of body image. Whether it’s on TikTok, Instagram, or in person, it’s easy to feel envious of others and how they look. Compared to those people, you may feel like you’re not enough and begin to doubt your self-worth. However, society’s unrealistic standards of beauty do not and should not define you. Being body positive will empower you.
When the world is against you, being body positive can be easier said than done. Despite this, society cannot determine your value as long as you don’t let it. You can be just as successful, if not moreso, than people with pretty privilege. You must realize your self-worth and not let others define it.
Whenever you catch yourself comparing yourself to others, it’s important to remember that the “perfect” body does not really exist. Beauty is subjective. The majority of what you see online is most likely Facetuned, filtered, or fake anyway, making reaching these beauty standards unattainable. Don’t let others make you feel insecure, you are in control. If someone is making you feel bad, then drop or unfollow them. Surround yourself with positivity. Once you feel good about yourself, you will feel more empowered in your actions.
Rather than dwelling on how you think you should look, recognize that you’re a bad bitch no matter what society may say. Be body positive to empower yourself and others.