Health·Posted on Jul 12, 201523 Body-Positive Tips That Aren't GarbageBecause you're really freaking rad.by Casey GuerenBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us how they've learned to love their bodies. Here's the awesome advice we got back: 1. Don't be a shady bitch to yourself. You don't deserve that. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. And don't put down anyone else's body either. View this photo on Instagram 3. When you look in the mirror, point out all the things you like about yourself — even if they seem small. View this photo on Instagram 4. Reframe your "flaws" as benefits. Stretch marks? Um, try evidence of CARRYING HUMAN LIFE. View this photo on Instagram 5. Realize that your weight is just one VERY small detail. View this photo on Instagram 6. Ditto for your clothing size. View this photo on Instagram 7. If the scale gives you anxiety or makes you feel shitty, throw it out. View this photo on Instagram 8. Learn to take a compliment. View this photo on Instagram 9. Appreciate all of the epically badass things your body can do. View this photo on Instagram 10. But don't feel pressured to absolutely adore every inch of yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Don't let yourself be defined by any bodily issue or limitation. Your strength and self worth are not dependent on that. View this photo on Instagram 12. Exercise for the sake of feeling better — not looking better. View this photo on Instagram 13. Set goals that have zero to do with your appearance. View this photo on Instagram 14. Surround yourself with positive vibes. View this photo on Instagram 15. And find a supportive squad that can keep you positive even when you feel like crap. View this photo on Instagram 16. And when you're feeling particularly awesome, celebrate that. View this photo on Instagram 17. Don't compare yourself to someone else. Every body is beautiful. View this photo on Instagram 18. And don't compare yourself to 10-years-ago-you either. Squeezing into those jeans from 2004 will not make you a better person. View this photo on Instagram 19. Buy clothes you actually enjoy wearing and feel great in. View this photo on Instagram 20. Maybe get a dog. View this photo on Instagram 21. Realize that your self worth has very little to do with your actual body. View this photo on Instagram 22. Say "thank you" every once in a while. Your body has actually been through a lot. View this photo on Instagram 23. Try to give zero fucks. Or at least less fucks. View this photo on Instagram