In and Out List for 2024 | Your Year of Body Positivity

Jan 03, 2024

Body Positivity In and Out List for 2024

Welcome to another new year! 2024 is upon us and rather than making unrealistic resolutions, we are choosing to shift our mindset to find peace and acceptance with our bodies. While we are very loud advocates for body positivity and self-love, we know that it's easy to slip into negative thoughts and habits.

The start of the new year is the perfect time to practise self-compassion and reset the way you see yourself. The festive season can bring up feelings of guilt and shame, with resolutions focused on punishment rather than being kind to yourself. This new year we are committing to kind self-talk and shifting destructive and critical thoughts.

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We have compiled an extensive list of the ways we can treat ourselves more compassionately with a focus on body acceptance and self-love. We encourage you to choose a few that resonate with you and just focus on one at a time. Everyone has a different relationship with their body, so no two journeys will be the same. Changing habits and thought patterns takes time, so be patient.

You deserve to feel good about yourself, so commit to self-compassion and kindness in 2024, and enjoy increased confidence and happiness. Happy New Year!

IN	OUT
Embracing Every Curve and Line	Fixating on Perceived Imperfections
Celebrating Strength and Vitality	Obsessing Over Size or Weight
Kind and Affirming Self Talk	Critical and Harsh Inner Dialogue
Nourishing the Body with Love	Restrictive Diets and Extreme Measures
Gratitude for What the Body Can Do	Focusing Solely on Aesthetic Appearance
Finding Joy in Movement and Exercise	Exercising as a Form of Punishment
Adorning the Body in Ways that Bring Joy	Dressing to Hide or Conform
Setting Healthy Boundaries for Self Care	Overcommitting at the Expense of Wellbeing
Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences	Comparing Yourself to Unrealistic Standards
Acknowledging and Respecting Your Body's Limits	Pushing Beyond Limits for External Validation
Practicing Mindfulness and Presence	Dwelling on Past Insecurities or Future Worries
Expressing Yourself Authentically	Conforming to Societal Expectations
Prioritising Mental and Emotional Health	Ignoring or Suppressing Emotional Needs
Accepting Compliments Gracefully	Brushing Off Positive Feedback
Learning and Growing Through Challenges	All or Nothing Thinking
Treating Your Body as a Friend, Not an Enemy	Viewing Your Body as a Battleground
Cultivating a Positive Relationship with Food	Associating Food with Guilt or Shame
Engaging in Activities that Bring Genuine Joy	Participating in Activities out of Obligation
Educating Yourself on Diverse Beauty Expressions	Narrow Definitions of Beauty
Radiating Self-Love and Confidence	Allowing External Validation to Define Self Worth

From all of us here at Curvy Swimwear, we wish you all the best on your body positivity journey in 2024. For more positive living tips, read our blog on how swimming can benefit your mental health.