Normalizing normal bodies, Georgie Clarke, a blogger from the UK, overcame the pressure of self-criticism and mental health struggles.
After seeking therapy and practicing self-love, she finally broke free from the vicious cycle that haunted her for years.
Having learned to accept herself, Clarke launched a series on Instagram to remind her 690K followers not to trust everything they see on social media.
Her posts feature side-by-side photos of the same outfits and makeup, taken just a minute apart but with different approaches.
Despite the power of lighting and angles, Clarke stays true to the unedited truth.
The blogger’s latest post featured a comparison to demonstrate that a modeling pose (on the left) differs from one’s relaxed state (on the right).
She said: “The left image required to find the best light, find the most flattering angle, tense bum, stand on tiptoes, tense stomach and holding a breath. The right image requires nothing; just let relaxing and smiling. Both images are for my Instagram because I believe both images show my true self.”
She expressed her desire to capture beautiful images while also revealing the truth and reality behind seemingly perfect pictures.
She insisted: “Normalize normal bodies. This is a reminder that just because someone appears to be smiling in a picture does not mean they’re not battling their own issues.”
The blogger’s series is making a difference by proving that the seemingly flawless people we see on our feed and compare ourselves to, are not perfect.
She shared: “I am proud to say I am the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever felt, and my relationship with my body is just as important as my relationship with my brain.”
“When my mental health struggles now, I have the tools to take care of myself. It’s taken so long to learn these tools, but with compassion and love for myself during these difficult times, I am able to recognize how important it is to take care of myself or ask for help,” added Clarke.