You are #beyoutiful.

The following post is sponsored by Momentum Jewelry and Handful Activewear. I was given free product so that I might participate in the #beyoutiful campaign. All opinions are my own.

Today is National Love Your Body Day and I think all of you need to participate. You need to love your body because it's the only one you've got. Your body is uniquely you. That means there isn't a single body like it out there. How amazing is that? Only one you. So today, on this very special day, I need you to remind yourself that your body is #beyoutiful.

You may look in the mirror and see flaws. A belly button that sticks out. Hair that never stays in place. Fine lines around your eyes. A little extra padding around the hips. Whatever you see, look at it closely. I mean, really look. All of those imperfections, they're actually quite perfect.

They are uniquely you.
They are #beyoutiful.

We live in a world that tells us how to dress, talk, walk and live our lives. We live in a world that is filled with stereotypes and imagery that suggests what "perfect" is and does. And we live in a world that turns us into our own harshest critic. It's our nature to beat ourselves down because "perfect" exists and we need to be it.

Except "perfect" is not really what you think it is.

It's not models in a magazine.
It's not hair that stays in place.
It's not fat-free or extra small.

Perfect is you.
You are perfect.

And you need to believe that.

You need to believe me when I tell you that every imperfection you perceive when you look in the mirror is exactly what makes you perfect. Things don't make you perfect. Image and ideals don't make you perfect. You were born perfect because you were born to be YOU. And remember: There is only one you, so treat yourself with respect.

Show the world that you are #beyoutiful. Be a beacon of positivity because this world we live in—it needs all of the positivity it can get. Spread love, start with yourself. When you love yourself, everyone else around you will pick up on that. And you never know who will be inspired to believe in themselves because of you.

You are #beyoutiful, friend.
It really truly shows.

In your strength...
In your beliefs...
In your smile...

...in everything that is you, including your body.
And it's time you proclaimed that news to the world.

Download your free poster and join me on Instagram. Tag @momentumjewelry and @handfulactivewear, and help us show everyone everywhere what "perfect" really looks like.

Question: What makes you #beyoutiful?