I had a wonderful discussion with two great friends - separately, about the same topic. With the first, I happened to mention something about not being content with the way I looked. Picking my body apart, one feature at a time. The mood got quiet, and I interjected quickly that I was sure she understood. Every woman lacks confidence in their body. Right? Her response shocked, intrigued, bemused and mystified me.

"Actually, not all women are like that. I'm pretty confident about my body."

After I finished picking my jaw up off the floor, I had to know. How does one get this confidence? This elusive mistress that has evaded all of my attempts to lure her to my brain. I spoke a few days later to the second friend, and she too - had found this contentment! How? Where were they getting this? How could I be one of them?

They both gave me some tips that had worked for them. Not the psycho mumbo jumbo that you can find in self-help books and Cracker Jack boxes - but the real deal. The things that made the difference in their lives. The hard core, deep heart, inner-demon-facing methods that slayed their dragons of insecurity.

I'm actually not posting to tell you what they said. I'm posting to ask you:

• Where do you fit on this security spectrum?

• Do you walk out of the shower and wink at the sexy woman passing by the mirror?

• Do you love your body, just as it is?

• Can you strut down the street without feeling like you're faking it?

• Do you find those imperfections - perfectly perfect?

I would love to hear things that you've done to start changing your mindset, quieting the criticisms, and ignoring the inner judgments. Feel free to fill up the comment section with anything you think would be well-received by women (and I suppose men) who struggle with their reflections.

Thanks all 😘

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