10 Body-Positive Mantras to Say in the Mirror

A Brief History

As babies, we’re captivated by our bodies—we can spend hours rolling around just checking out every part of our bodies. And as children, we confidently attempt cartwheels and break out into impromptu dance parties—more concerned with having fun and being included than thinking about how we look while doing it. But somehow from adolescence to adulthood, instead of rejoicing in how strong our bodies are and how much we have evolved, we start doubting that confidence we gained as children and start worrying about how we look.

Instead of focusing on what our bodies can do, we focus on what our bodies can’t do or how we don’t look. In the process, we start this negative inner dialogue that may limit our self-confidence and hold us back from reaching our potential and ultimately, living our best lives. We lose sight of everything we’re capable of and how incredible the human body really is, imperfections and all. And in turn, we make it even harder to make positive changes.

Add Them To Your Routine

Let’s be real. All bodies are amazing and there is no wrong way to have a body. Saying positive affirmations to yourself can help transform your thoughts and feelings about your body (about anything, really) and you actually start to believe what you are saying. These mantras should be bold and powerful to help you change the direction of your own thoughts. If you want to start practicing using affirmations, it’s recommended to set aside a certain time of day to do them and incorporate them into your routines. Here are 10 body-positive mantras to help you learn to love the skin you’re in.