When you wake up in the morning and look into the mirror, do you grin with delight or cringe with disappointment? Somewhere in-between? Or does it vary from day to day?

The secret to true beauty is loving yourself and embracing every nook, cranny and every uniquely perfect imperfection. Keep in mind that no amount of self-improvement can make up for a lack of self-acceptance.

Have you ever seen a social media post of an attractive person in revealing clothes and a provocative pose and thought, “I wish I looked like that” and then felt badly about your own body’s appearance? I know I have.

Mindfulness can be a helpful tool in coping with the onslaught of “perfect body” imagery that we’re exposed to daily.

In my 30 years of working as a fitness/wellness pro, many clients ask me how they can have a body like a particular celebrity or look like they did 25 years ago. Here’s my answer.

Beauty is not one shape, one size or a specific age. Beauty is unique; beauty is individual.