21: How to Stop Criticizing Your Body and Start Focusing on Things That Matter

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In our society we waste a lot of time and energy trying to fix ourselves. Women are focused on shrinking their bodies, hiding their age and trying to erase any sign of a flaw. All of this is exhausting, and takes us away from what truly matters in life and what we are meant to do — which in my opinion is to make an impact in our families, work, and communities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I lay out five ways you can constructively challenge yourself and shift your perspective on your body for the better. If you take these to heart, you should find yourself wanting to shed shame and guilt rather than shedding pounds. And with that, you’ll be spending your time and energy on things that help you move the needle in your work and your life. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’ve opened up a new cohort for my Ascend Mastermind, which starts April 1! If you’re an ambitious female entrepreneur or high level professional who is ready to uplevel your health and well-being (mental, emotional, physical) so you can reach your professional and personal goals (and be happy doing it), this Mastermind is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll get to work with, be held accountable by, and find support among like-minded women as you ascend. Check out the details here:</span> <a href= "http://www.kellytravis.net/ascend"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.kellytravis.net/ascend</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> <br /> <br /></span></p> <p><strong>The Finer Details of This Episode:</strong></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Celebrate your body and pay attention to what you really need, not what strangers say you need.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take credit for your beauty instead of deflecting.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Apologize to your body, namely the parts of yourself you’ve never been particularly prou