Girl challenges unrealistic fashion and beauty standards with her photos: 12 photos

Social media has a huge impact on each of us. What we usually look at in our free time is an endless chain of photos of happy people with perfect bodies in beautiful places.

If earlier these moments of other people's lives encouraged us to strive for the best, now often people consider these images a reminder that someone does much more than they do.

Despite the fact that there has been a discussion in society about the image of the “correct” body, it is still quite rare to see people who openly talk about how they actually look in real life, without trying to idealize their image.

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1. Bree Lenehan, a blogger, and businesswoman went against this tradition and launched the “Real Me on Monday” section on her Instagram. As part of the rubric, Bree posts a staged photo posing and retouching next to a photo in the same clothes in which she does not pose.

2. Bree writes that she was surprised to see how many people liked her idea of showing herself to be real and encouraging others to do so.

“People crave “reality” and communication, not the fake, perfect fake that everyone uses on social networks. My heart rejoices that I help people feel better and love themselves.”
Bree Lenehan

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5. Bree notes that this practice has made her feel more comfortable with the way she looks and boosted her self-confidence.

“I started the Real Me Monday series because I had a negative body image as a child. As an adult, I decided to challenge myself and show my real self, instead of my ideal one.”
Bree Lenehan

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8. For those who want to follow her lead, Bree says:

“Put a lot of emphasis on positive self-talk. We underestimate the power of our minds. There is no way we can "fall" into self-love. It takes practice, time, and great kindness. Therefore, in the pursuit of self-love, what matters is not how you look on the outside, but what says inside! Be kind to yourself and it will change your world."
Bree Lenehan

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What do you think: is it worth unconditionally accepting yourself the way you are, or should you try to become a little better every day? Write in the comments!