Maintaining Positivity
Posted by Nima Rafizadeh on
No one body is perfect. Not the bodies of the magazine models, not the ones of the superstar athletes, not the ones of the commercial spokespeople, not the ones of the newscasters or the fitness gurus we see on TV. Yet on a daily basis we are trained like Pavlov’s dogs to see what appears to be perfection and in turn, almost without even realizing it, subconsciously remind ourselves that unless we attain the same perfection, we will never be good enough. Good enough for who, though? Good enough for our partner – or perhaps the partner we are trying to find; colleagues, competition and the world in general – even the strangers on the street who we might fear are silently judging us. “Good enough” to attain the dream life that includes the accolades of success in a great job, the admiration of our peers, and the love and acceptance from family and friends. Although it may seem that in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, that appearance is more important than ever – in reality it has long been placed in the forefront of the mind of society as the key to achieving success and happiness. The portrayal of an ideal world thanks to an ideal body has existed since media was invented. So – in reminding ourselves of this fact, we must remind ourselves also that although valiant and consistent efforts to improve and maintain our outwardly appearance are admirable – they are not the “be all and end all” to our existence – and that maintaining a positive outlook and attitude about it are above-all the most important aspects of “looking good.”
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