Reality: No. See "body neutrality." You can wish your knees didn't hurt. You can wish your clothes fit differently. Body positivity gives you permission to have those feelings without spiraling into self-hatred. It is not toxic optimism. It is the grounded belief that your value is not contingent on your appearance.
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Reality: No. See "body neutrality." You can wish your knees didn't hurt. You can wish your clothes fit differently. Body positivity gives you permission to have those feelings without spiraling into self-hatred. It is not toxic optimism. It is the grounded belief that your value is not contingent on your appearance.
People who adopt this approach report: