Loving yourself is something that’s really hard to do. In today’s world, it has become so difficult for young people, especially young women, to be themselves and view themselves positively. I’ve noticed a small change in trend with women’s body image, though. Thankfully, plus-size models are becoming more prominent. Many companies are doing campaigns about “real women” and using real women as models. The programs that promote general body positivity are the most important. No matter if you have extra fat, stretch marks, hair in weird places, acne scars, small boobs, big butt, moles or any other thing that makes you self-conscious, you’re beautiful.
Today’s media does a great job of putting people down and promoting unhealthy beauty standards. With that being said, the concept of “girl power” is becoming stronger. Women are sticking together. Crimes against women are being pointed out more. Women are being encouraged to wear what they want and live the way that they want. The concept of women sticking together is very important. That’s why I think, now more than ever, woman-to-woman compliments are the most important.
Now I’m not saying that “we women should not take compliments from men. Don’t let the men open doors for you. Don’t let the men take your jobs.” To be real, I can’t stand when women get like that. But what I am saying is that you, as a woman, should complement other women. If you see a woman wearing a color that makes her skin pop, tell her. If you see a woman wearing some bomb shoes, tell her. If you see a fellow woman whose eyeliner is perfect, tell her.
The same concepts could be repeated for men as well, but I feel like women have a harder time with self-image. Compliments also feel different when coming from a woman. If I got complimented by a fellow woman, I’d feel like I really was killing it. Words from women are like words of encouragement. I feel slightly peppier. There has always been this weird rivalry in the media between any two women they can find. It seems to be “interesting” for two women to fight about something petty. I prefer to see women being friends. I prefer to see women getting along. I prefer to see women helping one another.
I’m not going on a spill about what women should and shouldn’t do. I’m not talking about women always sticking together. I’m not talking about how we should shove men aside and hate men. I’m just talking about how women should feel better about themselves. I’m offering a simple solution on how to start that. I’m offering a solution on how to spread smiles among each other.
I want women to feel safer in their own skin. I want women to feel safe in general. I want women to feel comfortable wearing what they want without being afraid of judgement. I want women to live their lives safely in whatever way they want to. I just offer a suggestion to complement one another and be proud of yourself for giving and receiving these compliments.
You’re beautiful, whether you’re told so or not. Never think otherwise.
