2023 Challenge: Forget the Numbers

Forgetting numbers like weight, size and age can be a natural and healthy part of the human experience. It's important to remember that these numbers are just that – numbers – and they don't define who we are as individuals. Focusing too much on these numbers can actually be detrimental to our self-esteem and confidence.

Take weight, for example. It's true that our weight can impact our overall health and well-being, but many people that have a few extra pounds are quite healthy. Many are even healthier than someone technically meeting the “height and weight chart” criteria. It's important to remember that our bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no "ideal" weight that we should all strive for. Instead of fixating on a specific number on the scale, it's more important to focus on living a healthy lifestyle and taking care of our bodies. Do you feel like you need to lose a few pounds? Then do. But make sure you are doing it for the right reasons and not because society tells you you should.

The same goes for clothing size. It's easy to get caught up in the idea that we need to fit into a certain size in order to be attractive or fashionable, but the truth is that clothing sizes can vary widely from one brand to the next. It’s also a fact that sizes differ within a particular brand. It's more important to find clothes that fit well and make us feel comfortable and confident rather than stressing about reaching and maintaining a certain size.

Age is another number that can sometimes feel like a burden. We might feel pressure to accomplish certain things by a certain age or worry about getting older and losing our youth and vitality. But it's important to remember that age is just a number, and it doesn't dictate our worth or abilities. We can continue to learn and grow at any age, and it's never too late to pursue our dreams or try something new.

It's also worth mentioning that no one usually cares about our shoe size or other physical characteristics. These are simply part of who we are, and it's important to embrace and celebrate our bodies as they are. It can be tempting to try to change ourselves in order to fit societal standards of beauty or attractiveness, but it's much more rewarding to learn to love and accept ourselves just as we are.

So, with all that in mind, here's a challenge for 2023: let's try to let go of the numbers that don't really matter and focus on what does: our health, happiness, and overall well-being. Let's dress the body we have with confidence, knowing that we are worthy and deserving of love and respect just as we are. And let's remember that no number can define us or our worth as individuals.