First, what is body positivity? Well, as it sounds, it’s a movement that’s all about embracing and loving your body exactly as it is. Although the body positivity movement rejects the idea that traditionally beautiful bodies by society’s rigid standards are better than any others, it doesn’t privilege any one particular body type. In fact, it argues that what your body looks like doesn’t make one bit of a difference to how much you should love it. Skinny or fat, stretch marks or scars, body positivity tells you you are beautiful as is.

It’s a lovely, powerful message, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to become body positive. Our world is constantly sending us messages that some bodies are better than others; that our bodies aren’t good enough as they are, and that we should be ashamed and buy things in order to meet a standard that is highly unrealistic and unattainable anyway.

So if you struggle to internalize or practice body positivity right away, that’s okay. Take your time. Take if slow. Fake it until you make it. Try talking to yourself the way you’d talk to a friend. “You’re beautiful. You’re good enough as you are. I love you.” Over time, you’ll start to really believe it.

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One way of keeping your mood in check is by constantly surrounding yourself with positive messages, Instagram feed included. No more hateful messages on our feed—the time has come for some digital detox.

Most recently we’ve come across Taylor Weaver’s illustrations and hand lettering. Having worked with a range of clients including Healthcare, Juice and Wellness Bars, and Float spas, Weaver’s uplifting messages come across both through her personal and commercial work.

“I hope that my work is uplifting, funny, and sparks fun memories in people,” she shared once in an interview with SD Voyager. “I hope it makes them feel good.” According to Weaver, her inspiration comes from human experiences and beautiful aesthetics. “I don’t want to just create a beautiful piece of work, but I want it to connect with someone and mean something to them too,” she explains.

“I hope people look at my work and get excited about it. I hope it sparks a drive in them to create something wonderful that they love and are passionate about. I hope it is motivating to other artists and connects with people who just love to look at art too.”

On a more positive note:

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The idea behind the movement is simple, it’s about letting people know that they’re not alone during the coronavirus and to put a smile on their faces during their walks.

During these times of social isolation, it’s super important to spend some time outside, even if it’s just a 10-minute walk around the block, as it improves your mental health and wellbeing while giving you a change of scenery.

To be part of the movement all you need is a bucket of sidewalk chalk and to start decorating your driveway or pavement. This happens to be a great, fun activity for kids as it teaches them the importance of looking out for others.

It’s also a great opportunity to thank all the service people like mailmen, bus drivers, and healthcare workers who are still working!

Check out some of our favorite posts from the #chalkthewalk movement.

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A lot of people believe in what’s known as “the law of attraction.” This ideology states that good things will come to you if you set yourself the intention of achieving it through means of positive thinking and projecting positivity. While it’s nice to believe good things will happen if you set your mind to them, it’s easy to become blind to what’s in front of you.

The law of attraction feeds confirmation bias in an unhealthy way; where you sometimes cannot see how something is not going your way until it’s blatantly told to you. This can be harmful if you’re pushing boundaries with someone who’s not comfortable expressing themselves to you, especially in romantic relationships. It’s really important to be clear in communication rather than focusing your efforts on building a relationship that the other person doesn’t want to participate in.

The law of attraction can also be really hurtful to the people around you if you try to push it onto them. This can send the message to people that they aren’t putting in enough emotional, mental, or even physical energy into something, which can be really discouraging especially if you’re not appreciating the work they’ve already done. So, if you do believe in the law of attraction, try to match that with positive reinforcement.

The post Don’t Let the Law of Attraction Dictate Your Life appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

First, what is body positivity? Well, as it sounds, it’s a movement that’s all about embracing and loving your body exactly as it is. Although the body positivity movement rejects the idea that traditionally beautiful bodies by society’s rigid standards are better than any others, it doesn’t privilege any one particular body type. In fact, it argues that what your body looks like doesn’t make one bit of a difference to how much you should love it. Skinny or fat, stretch marks or scars, body positivity tells you you are beautiful as is.

It’s a lovely, powerful message, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to become body positive. Our world is constantly sending us messages that some bodies are better than others; that our bodies aren’t good enough as they are, and that we should be ashamed and buy things in order to meet a standard that is highly unrealistic and unattainable anyway.

So if you struggle to internalize or practice body positivity right away, that’s okay. Take your time. Take if slow. Fake it until you make it. Try talking to yourself the way you’d talk to a friend. “You’re beautiful. You’re good enough as you are. I love you.” Over time, you’ll start to really believe it.

The post Body Positivity for Beginners appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

One way of keeping your mood in check is by constantly surrounding yourself with positive messages, Instagram feed included. No more hateful messages on our feed—the time has come for some digital detox.

Most recently we’ve come across Taylor Weaver’s illustrations and hand lettering. Having worked with a range of clients including Healthcare, Juice and Wellness Bars, and Float spas, Weaver’s uplifting messages come across both through her personal and commercial work.

“I hope that my work is uplifting, funny, and sparks fun memories in people,” she shared once in an interview with SD Voyager. “I hope it makes them feel good.” According to Weaver, her inspiration comes from human experiences and beautiful aesthetics. “I don’t want to just create a beautiful piece of work, but I want it to connect with someone and mean something to them too,” she explains.

“I hope people look at my work and get excited about it. I hope it sparks a drive in them to create something wonderful that they love and are passionate about. I hope it is motivating to other artists and connects with people who just love to look at art too.”

On a more positive note:

The post Surround Yourself with Positivity with the Help of Taylor Weaver appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

The idea behind the movement is simple, it’s about letting people know that they’re not alone during the coronavirus and to put a smile on their faces during their walks.

During these times of social isolation, it’s super important to spend some time outside, even if it’s just a 10-minute walk around the block, as it improves your mental health and wellbeing while giving you a change of scenery.

To be part of the movement all you need is a bucket of sidewalk chalk and to start decorating your driveway or pavement. This happens to be a great, fun activity for kids as it teaches them the importance of looking out for others.

It’s also a great opportunity to thank all the service people like mailmen, bus drivers, and healthcare workers who are still working!

Check out some of our favorite posts from the #chalkthewalk movement.

The post People are Decorating Sidewalks With Inspirational Sayings appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

A lot of people believe in what’s known as “the law of attraction.” This ideology states that good things will come to you if you set yourself the intention of achieving it through means of positive thinking and projecting positivity. While it’s nice to believe good things will happen if you set your mind to them, it’s easy to become blind to what’s in front of you.

The law of attraction feeds confirmation bias in an unhealthy way; where you sometimes cannot see how something is not going your way until it’s blatantly told to you. This can be harmful if you’re pushing boundaries with someone who’s not comfortable expressing themselves to you, especially in romantic relationships. It’s really important to be clear in communication rather than focusing your efforts on building a relationship that the other person doesn’t want to participate in.

The law of attraction can also be really hurtful to the people around you if you try to push it onto them. This can send the message to people that they aren’t putting in enough emotional, mental, or even physical energy into something, which can be really discouraging especially if you’re not appreciating the work they’ve already done. So, if you do believe in the law of attraction, try to match that with positive reinforcement.

The post Don’t Let the Law of Attraction Dictate Your Life appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.