Physical Self Body Image

Question 1

refers to how you see yourself

Answer 1

self image

Question 2

This may be how you see yourself ___ or____

Answer 2

physically or your opinion of who and what you are.

Question 3

Having a positive SELF IMAGE is important because it
affects your ___ and ____.

Answer 3

self esteem and confidence.

Question 4

refers to the mental picture you have of your body
(feelings, thoughts & judgment about your body

Answer 4

body image

Question 5

body image pertains to a person’s ____ instead of the actual body composition.

Answer 5

perception

Question 6

a ____ body image refers to an unrealistic
view of how someone sees their body

Answer 6

negative (distorted)

Question 7

negative body image is often associated or can lead to

Answer 7

eating disorders

Question 8

why do we have issues with body image

Answer 8

• EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE and ATTRACTIVENESS
• SOCIETAL PRESSURES (whether from our families, friends, industry we are in)
• UNREALISTIC STANDARDS we see in MAINSTREAM MEDIA
• PERSONALITY TRAITS: the pressure to be “PERFECT”
• DEVELOPMENTAL Stage: Puberty / Pregnancy / Aging

Question 9

HOW TO DEAL WITH OUR BODY IMAGE ISSUES?

Answer 9

self love and body acceptance

Question 10

STEPS TO SELF LOVE & BODY ACCEPTANCE

Answer 10

1. stop comparing to others
2. know the TRUTH; it’s a LIE!
3. ignore the CRITICS: People who mean us well will not make us feel bad about our bodies / appearance
4. QUIT the NEGATIVE SELF TALK and focus on what is POSITIVE about you
5. Focus on HEALTH instead of APPEARANCE
6. Celebrate what OUR BODIES CAN DO, instead of HOW IT LOOKS LIKE
7. BEAUTY comes in EVERY COLOR, SHAPE and SIZE
8. WORTH should not be MEASURED by inches lost, dress size or a number on a scale
9. practice GRATITUDE
10. Be Kind
11. love your body