BODY IMAGE

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•Do any of these statements sound familiar?

•Are you used to putting yourself down?

If so, you're not alone.

I'm fat ?

I'm too skinny?

I'd be happy if I were: taller,

shorter,

had curly hair,

straight hair,

a smaller nose,

bigger muscles,

longer legs ?

??…

STOP…..Take a moment and appreciate all that your body can do—run, dance, breathe, laugh, think, smile,

etc. What is Body Image?

Body image is how a person feels about his or her own physical appearance that is…..

•How you see or picture yourself,

•How you feel others observe you,

•What you believe about your physical appearance,

•How you feel about your body,

•How you feel in your body.

Contributing Factors to Body Image

Body ImageMood

Imagination

Self-Esteem

Environment

Physical Experiences

Body image influences behaviour, self esteem, and our psyche.

When we feel bad about our body,

•our satisfaction and mood drops sharply.

•we are constantly trying to push, reshape or remake our bodies, there by our sense of self becomes unhealthy.

•lose confidence in our abilities.

(It can be positive or negative.)

Boost Your Body ImageStart each day with a positive statement about yourself

•ACCEPT YOURSELF recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in. Be happy with yourself.

•STEP OFF THE DIET ROLLER COASTER FOR GOOD dieting brings temporary weight loss and is an unhealthy practice. Instead, Enjoy eating well and being active.

•CREATE A MENTAL SPA learn to relax and breathe deeply . Go to a place where you feel peaceful, relaxed and contented.

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•MAKE YOUR IMAGINATION WORK FOR YOU choose thoughts that encourage you. When you hear negative comments coming from within yourself, tell yourself to stop.

•LOOK YOUR BEST ALWAYS give yourself three compliments every day. Respect your body (and whole self) by looking after it.

•EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVE SELF do things for fun -- instead of competing or trying to be perfect. Know that you are unique and express it!

Sometimes low self-esteem and body image problems are too

much to handle alone.

If you’re feeling this way, it can help to talk to a parent or an adult friend— someone who supports you and

doesn’t bring you down.

Developing a positive body image is a gradual process.

Relax, take your time, and congratulate yourself every step along

the way as you learn to accept your body.

And remember ... enjoy eating well, being active and feeling good about

yourself

SELF ESTEEM

Self esteem, self confidence and self respect are all related.

Self esteem: the judgments a person makes about themselves

Self confidence: believing in our ability to take action and meet our goals.

Self respect: the degree to which we believe we deserve to be happy, have

rewarding relationships

What is Self-Esteem?

Ideal

Real

Ideal Real

= Low Self-Esteem

= High Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is: •all about how much people value themselves,

•the pride they feel in themselves, and

•how worthwhile they feel.

A person who has high self-esteem will make friends easily, is more in control of

his or her behavior, and will enjoy life more.

What Influences a Person’s Self-Esteem?

Puberty: As teens your body goes through many changes. These changes, combined with a natural desire to feel accepted, mean it can be tempting for people to compare themselves to others.

Outside Influences: Media images of skinny girls and bulked-up guys, family life, negative comments and hurtful teasing from classmates and peers.

Healthy Self-Esteem:If you have a positive body image, you probably like and accept yourself the way you are. Knowing what makes you happy and how to meet your goals can help you feel capable, strong, and in control of your life.

A positive attitude and a healthy lifestyle (such as exercising and

eating right) are a great combination for building good self-esteem.