Now that Hot Girl Summer is around the corner, pressure to look your best might be taking a toll on your emotional state.

The experts from MindWings have some advice to help you avoid feeling down about yourself based on your appearance. Here’s what they suggest.

Internal red flags to watch out for

According to MindWings, it’s a red flag if you can’t hold back from comparing yourself to others and criticizing your appearance.

Instead of staring in the mirror to point out all of your flaws, start highlighting the things you love about yourself instead.

They also note that it’s a red flag if you’ve become obsessive about the way you look. You shouldn’t constantly be scrutinizing yourself.

Another red flag comes into play when you start avoiding social plans based on insecurities about the way you look.

You shouldn’t miss out on fun events with friends and family based on negative thoughts relating to your body image.

If you’ve been dabbling with extreme dieting or exercise habits, that’s another inner red flag to stop in its tracks.

Trying to rapidly shed weight is usually a very dangerous thing to do. Weight loss takes patience and determination.

Last but least, MindWings says it’s an inner red flag if you’ve been having a hard time, maintaining your hobbies and routines.

Feeling badly about yourself and the way you look can lead to depression, which ultimately leads to an inability to give your full attention to hobbies or routines that once mattered to you.

MindWings expert Robert Vergin says, “If you do embrace the spirit of ‘Hot Girl Summer,’ make sure to do so with confidence, self-care, and positivity.

“True empowerment comes from prioritizing your well-being, and your worth does not stem from your appearance, so don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to heavily curated snapshots on social media.

“If you do feel you’re starting to develop a negative body image or struggle with self-worth, please seek professional support.”