Like Sonakshi, Sakshi, and many before them have said, dealing with negative body image can mean undoing years of conditioning, and self-criticism.
According to psychologist Prachi Jain, it is possible to cultivate a positive body image by making some conscious changes in your thought process.
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Talk to yourself with love and compassion, and be less critical of yourself.
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Do not try to match the unrealistic standards of beauty projected everywhere. Make your own standards instead.
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Be grateful for the body you have and try to appreciate it.
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Be careful about who you follow on social media.
(Written with inputs from Firstpost.)