Why do I feel so unsatisfied with my body?

Question

I've had a problem with not being as big or strong or strangely enough hairier as most kids, but I don't really know how to overcome the jealousy of kids who are. Don't get me wrong, I work out alot and am involved in several different sports. I have a muscular body but am pretty short, which makes other people look down on me, no matter how strong I am. I know that I could just keep working out until I'm gigantic, but I need some kind of positive reinforcement to show myself that I'm still worth it to people no matter how big they are. Help?

Answer 1

Be yourself. You can't please everybody. Don't let criticism worry you. Don’t compare yourself to other people – at work or in your personal life. In the first place, no one knows what other people are going through. More importantly, when you compare yourself to other people, you always tend to see yourself on the "short end". So this is never a good or helpful thing for you to do. One way to get in touch with yourself is through journaling. The goal is to open up completely to yourself and learn to be your best friend by knowing that the truth (to yourself) will set you free from fear! Practice self-acceptance no matter what. Never do something you're not comfortable with. You'll respect yourself for sticking to your guns, and that self-respect will make you happy.