Many adults have still not mastered how to have a healthy body-image, so it's no great surprise that it's even more difficult for our youth. They are dealing with body development, puberty, voice changes, and pimples; which happens to coincide with peer pressure, selfies, and social hierarchies. Having an open and honest dialogue with the youth in your life is a great way to address these issues, along with adults modeling the same body positivity messages they preach. Consider adopting the following mantras in your house to encourage a new appreciation for what makes each individual unique.

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1. I will not let the numbers on the scale dictate my happiness.

2. I will enjoy the food I eat whether it's a salad or a slice of pizza.

3. I will not compare my body to other people, because we are all made different.

4. I will participate in healthy activities and exercise I enjoy.

5. I will get plenty of sleep.

6. I will counteract negative thoughts about my body to something I like about my appearance.

7. I will only participate in social media that makes me feel good about myself.

8. I will not judge others by their appearance.

9. I will accept compliments.

10. I will remember that my body does amazing things.