body image

1. BODY IMAGE

2. .
•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 ?
??…

3. 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.

4. Contributing Factors to Body Image
Body Image
Mood
Imagination
Self-Esteem
Environment
Physical
Experiences

5. 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.)

6. Boost Your Body Image
Start 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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7. •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!

8. 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.

9. 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

10. SELF ESTEEM

11. 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

12. What is Self-Esteem?
Ideal
Real
Ideal Real
= Low Self-Esteem
= High Self-Esteem

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.