‘DWTS’ Ilona Maher Shares Tips For Body Confidence
Being in the public eye is incredibly difficult. Olympic Rugby player Ilona Maher is really feeling the pressure after her time at the Olympics and now on Dancing With The Stars.
She and her partner Alan Bersten have captured fans’ hearts around the world. However, Ilona admits she still struggles with anxiety and confidence issues.
Check out the helpful tips to manage the negative feelings she shared with her followers.
Rugby Player Ilona Maher Shares Her Vulnerable Side With Her Fans
Ilona Maher already earned a plethora of fans during the Olympics. But now that she’s on Dancing With The Stars, she’s also become a fierce mental health advocate. After her latest social media video, more people love her than ever before.
“Can I be vulnerable for a minute?” Ilona asked on Instagram. She attached a video of herself in a cute blue bikini as she described her mental health struggles to her audience.
“You know I like to keep it real with you all, so I wanted to just let you know that I’m not feeling too body-confident right now,” the Rugby player shares with her followers. “But that’s OK, that’s OK, and I know you all are going to hype me up, I know you’re going to hype me up, but just remember the mind be playing tricks, it be telling you different things.”
But thankfully, Ilona has a list of positive affirmations she reminds herself of when she doesn’t feel her best.
- Remember how strong your body is and what it can do for you
- Bodies are constantly changing and that’s alright
- Show yourself grace and compassion
“Take a breath, remind yourself you’re beautiful, it’s OK if you’re going through these. It’s going to be ups and downs for the rest of your life,” Ilona concluded the video.
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DWTS Fans React To The Olympian’s Wonderful Advice
Ilona Maher’s fans absolutely loved the video and showered her with praise. Instagram users wrote:
- “Concentrating [on] what my body can do instead of what it can’t is great advice. And yes! You are a dancer! Also, that swimsuit is fabulous ❤️”
- “You are beautiful thank you for this”
- “Grateful to raise daughters in a world with Ilona Maher in it 🫶🔥”
- “Every time I see your posts I think of how much my 6’0 tall, beast self needed someone like you when I was 15. And I am so glad I have you at 32.
What did you think about Ilona’s words of wisdom? Did she help reframe your mindset? Add your voice to the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments.
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