How to Be Body Happy: Feel Comfortable in Your Skin

By: Olivia Kirkby

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Synopsis: JOIN THE SELF-CARE CLUB AND BECOME BODY HAPPYDo you wish you could have a positive body image but can't stop thinking about all your perceived imperfections? Join Olivia Kirkby on her journey to accepting herself as perfectly imperfect and learn how you can too. In this inspiring book for teenage girls aged 13+, Olivia talks openly and honestly about growing up with body issues, low self-worth, and an unhealthy relationship with food. By setting herself free from society's beauty ideals, she learned to appreciate and love her changing body. With contributions from a nutritionist and a psychologist, Olivia provides the building blocks for a healthy and positive self-image with sections on:Tuning out toxic messaging from social mediaDealing with personal criticism on your appearanceWays to focus on being healthy, rather than skinnyFocusing on yourself as a whole person, not just your bodyNot comparing yourself to others - because another person's beauty doesn't take away from your own.And Olivia's indispensable everyday self-care tips because self-care equals self-love.Debunking beauty myths, talking dimples and stretchmarks, and celebrating everything that makes you brilliant, this big-sister guide will get you feeling confident and happy being YOU.