Body Neutrality
You may have already been familiar with the Body Positivity Movement that has been gaining popularity the past few years. But body neutrality takes a more neutral stance when it comes to self-love.
While body positivity was once considered an ideal way to
cultivate relationships with our bodies, this new term (body neutrality)
is now considered a healthier way of engaging with our physical selves,
offering a safe space for those who find self-love inaccessible;
Body neutrality
encourages body acceptance without the social pressure that this
involve.
For those with chronic health conditions, disordered eating, body
dysmorphia or disabilities, the idea of loving their body is...
difficult. Like a mirage in the distance, it’s far away and difficult to
make out.
What is Body Neutrality?
The term body neutrality is believed to have been coined in 2010 by a
treatment programme at the Women’s Centre for Binge and Emotional Eating
in Vermont, USA. The idea behind this movement is to help us steer away
from self-hate without the pressure of having to love our body. Instead,
it’s about working towards a place where we respect our bodies, but
don’t give too much energy to positive or negative thoughts about it.
Unlike the Body Positivy, it does not need to involve self-love talk or
mantras about your body. Body neutrality encourages the acknowledgment
of all your body is capable of doing.
How can we embrace Body Neutrality?
The relationship we have with our body can be messy and complicated.
Embracing body neutrality can simplify things by taking a step back and
seeing our bodies for what they are – our home. To do this, we need to
remove some pressure and focus on other personal attributes.
We may not all be able to reach a point where we can say “I love my
body”, but we can try to find a middle ground. We can leave the
destructive thoughts of self-hate behind and set up camp in a place of
neutrality. A place where we respect and honour our bodies. A place that
feels more like home.
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