Body Image Coaching and Mentoring

If you're like me, you might relate to some of what I'm about to share... I wonder if sometimes you see a woman with confidence and wish you could be like that? She looks content, she doesn't care what people think, and even though her body isn't perfect you admire her for putting herself out there. You wish you could be like that! Why is it so hard for you to like your body and accept it and feel comfortable?  I'm sure you've tried different diets, maybe if you lose weight you'll feel more comfortable, your clothes will fit better. Perhaps you've tried different creams, supplements, treatments...  In the beginning you see and feel a difference, you have more confidence, it feels exciting but it doesn't last. You have a bad day, you start thinking negatively, maybe you eat some unhealthy food, and you give up.  I know how frustrating, disheartening and saddening those days feel. It feels like you'll never get there and it feels hopeless.... What I discovered on my journey to healing my own body image was that it wasn't confidence that I needed to gain, it was something else. It was self-acceptance. I also realised I was looking for it in the wrong place. I was looking for it from others. All of my choices were based on how I would be perceived. Deep down I thought I was wasn't good enough and I was scared of being judged, criticised or humiliated. I thought that by "fixing" my body I would be accepted and avoid criticism. I thought this would bring me the freedom, contentment and happiness I was looking for. No matter how hard I tried to get the "perfect" body, I could never get there. My body never looked the way I wanted it to, I was never satisfied and it was never good enough in my eyes. This meant I would give up because it was too hard. I would try to be good but I would always fall off the wagon. To other people I looked okay, but they didn’t know how I felt on the inside. They didn’t know I felt anxious, ashamed and insecure because I was so good at hiding my body and my emotions. One day I just became tired of the roller coaster and the insecurity. Changing my body wasn't working but if I could understand why I felt badly about my body, maybe I could change that? I was excited about the possibility of my body not having to define me anymore. It was time to really get to know myself on a much deeper level. I started to get curious about how I was thinking about myself. What were the beliefs that I held about myself that were controlling and limiting my experience of life? How were my emotions driving my choices and decisions? Feeling more comfortable in my body and within myself wasn’t easy. Letting go of what other people thought of me was hard too, and I still have my days. The difference now is that my inner voice has become more kind, compassionate and understanding. I've learned the hidden wisdom it holds and that helps me grow into a better version of myself everyday. I found that with greater awareness, came a greater sense of responsibility to change for myself and my children. I began to take steps to change how I perceived myself. I started to express myself more, say yes to myself, say no to others. I thought less and less about my body and I started to appreciate myself more and more. Now I love helping other women understand who they are and why they are. I help women improve their self-esteem and find their inner confidence with my 1:1 Coaching Program; "The Body Confidence Code™".  It's a program where you have me as your personal support, guiding and mentoring you on your personal journey. I help you find a new perspective so you can transform your thinking, your mindset and your beliefs so you can have the freedom to be you and take care of your body in a loving way.