Tag Archives: Positive Self Image

Bees That Will Sweeten Your Marriage

We all know bees make honey. Here are some Bs that will sweeten your marriage. Believe Believe in yourself – you own worth, as well as that of your spouse and your marriage. A positive self image is important. You need to believe you are worthy of being loved and cared for. You also need to show your spouse that you believe in them. That you believe in their abilities and that you believe your marriage is worth putting time and effort into. Bed Bed can be an important place in marriage and one of the things I believe is … Continue reading →

Body Image Resources

Quick tips for helping your child develop a positive body image: Help your child understand that weight gain and body changes are a natural part of development. Avoid negative statements about your own body size and shape. Avoid negative statements about your child’s body size and shape. Help your child make healthy decisions about food. Encourage your child in his or her efforts, interests, and talents. Make and post a Ten Things I Love About Myself list with your child. Keep the list in the bathroom or on the bedroom mirror. Make and post a Ten Things I Love About … Continue reading →

Body Image For Kids

A healthy body image starts at a young age. With a positive body image, a girl or woman has a real perception of her size and shape, and feels comfortable with her body. She feels proud of her body! With a negative body image, a girl or woman has a distorted perception of her size and shape. She compares herself negatively to others, and feels awkward and anxious about her body. Negative body image can lead to low self esteem, depression, and serious health issues like eating disorders. For mothers, the way they see themselves can impact the way their … Continue reading →

Relief Society and Fitting In

I have talked to women who feel as though they just don’t fit into Relief Society. One of the effects of Mormon culture is that many women feel the overwhelming urge to be perfect. Many people picture the “perfect” LDS woman as someone who cooks from scratch, has close to eight children, an immaculate house, sews all the clothes for the family, completes a new craft project every week, and still has time to serve others. The reality is that I’ve never met this woman. If she does exist she should be put in a museum. I think that most … Continue reading →