Bare It All: How to Feel Good Naked!
Leave the undressing underneath the covers in the past.
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Bare It All - Being perfect is a fallacy--it’s impossible and unhealthy also. As women, we tend to be our harshest critic by constantly knit picking our imperfections. Going shopping with friends, trying new clothes and modeling in the mirror should excite you, not frighten you. Hopefully, these tips will boost your confidence to the next level and end the uneasiness of being naked by yourself or in the company of others once and for all. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: JGI/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Get Active - Sometimes, the thought of exercising makes you want to cringe, but getting active doesn’t mean extensive exercise regimens. Take it slow. You’d be surprised how rejuvenated a 10-minute workout can make you feel both physically and mentally.(Photo: Erik Isakson/Getty Images)
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Take on a New Challenge - Trying something new allows you to overcome your sense of fear. Letting go of bottled fear will also help in stopping the judgment you place upon yourself. Be proud of who you are in every aspect of your life both good and bad.(Photo: Christopher Futcher/Getty Images)
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Motivate Yourself and Others - Don’t bash other women in hopes of making yourself feel better. If you see someone who has a great figure say it and let them serve as your source of inspiration to get in better shape. Speaking negatively about other people’s looks will only further wound your self-image not theirs. (Photo: Leonora Hamill/Getty Images)
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Stop With the Comparisons - Sure, we all wish we had something a little tighter and a little higher, but body image is not a competition. The next time you begin a body envy binge about another woman, try sounding off a list of your best assets instead.(Photo: Image Source/Getty Images/)
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Buy Clothes in Your Actual Size - One of the most common mistakes both men and women make is wearing clothes that aren’t complementing to their body shape. Try doing a closet clean out and get rid of all of the bulky clothes causing you to hide your curves. Reinvent your wardrobe with form-fitting fashions that allow you to flaunt your figure instead.(Photo: Richard Schultz/Corbis)
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Beauty Is Skin Deep - In order to keep your skin healthy, glowing and looking fresh, incorporating a salad of some sort is essential in maintaining skin nourishment both internally and externally. (Photo: John E. Kelly/Getty Images)
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Drink Water - Drinking plenty of water increases energy, enhances the natural glow of your skin and puts you in a good mood. When your body is functioning at its best, it’ll definitely have you feeling and looking your best as well.(Photo: Geri Lavrov/Getty Images)
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Stand Up - Chin up, back straight, chest out and standing tall is known to exemplify confidence and enhance a person’s body image. According to Laure Redmond, “if you practice what self-confidence looks like, you'll begin to know what it feels like.” So starting today, let’s practice what self-confidence looks like, shall we?(Photo: Sean Justice/Getty Images)
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Dance Around in Your Underwear - Get up, strip down, throw on your favorite tunes and dance like nobody’s watching! Your undergarments affect how good or bad you feel about yourself because they are the garments you wear closest to your skin. Start making your sexy panties part of your daily wardrobe and lose the grannies. (Photo: Jack Hollingsworth/Blend Images/Corbis)
