When you’re dealing with acne, it’s very easy to start suffering from lower self-esteem as a result of your appearance. It’s important to remember that everyone has body issues. There are always things that we wish we could change, alter, remove, or add to our bodies that we think would make us look how we “should.” But there is no “should”—and getting rid of your acne won’t suddenly answer all the questions you have about life. However, it’s important to feel comfortable in your own skin (literally). So here are a few tips for dealing with the self-esteem side of acne.
How You See Yourself
Maybe you consider your acne to be your “worst” feature, but is far from your ONLY feature. Spend time focusing on the parts of your body you like best, rather than the parts you like least. Instead of worrying that others will notice a blemish, focus on the good features that you hope people will notice in a positive way.
As an individual, your identity is built on your strengths, not your weaknesses (Jim is “the guy who’s good at basketball” not “the guy who’s bad at bowling.”) Your physical identity is the same: Accentuate the parts you like best. Read more…
