Body Image
What is body image?
Body image describes how you see yourself and how you feel about your physical appearance.
What is positive/healthy body image?
People who are accepting of the way they are physically. Additionally, it means having a positive attitude about your body, talents, and beliefs.
How would someone influence your self-esteem negatively?
Your self-esteem can be affected when someone says something rude or hurtful, or talk negatively about themselves.
What is self-concept?
The beliefs and confidence a person has in themselves.
Why would you want a positive body image?
It helps someone to feel comfortable with themselves and to have high self-esteem. It can help improve someone's mental and physical well-being.
What are some healthy habits we discussed that help improve body image?
Eating properly, sleeping enough, and not smoking.
How can someone be a positive influence on your self-esteem?
Someone may be supportive, talk positively about themselves, or they could give you a sincere compliment.
What is negative body image?
Being unhappy with how you look and having negative thoughts about your physical appearance.
What are some things that happen when you have a negative body image?
What is someone has a negative body image they may develop low self-esteem. Additionally, they may participate in unhealthy eating behaviors such as dieting or over-exercising.
What is one way that you can improve or boost your own self esteem?
Think about the things that you see as positives within yourself such as what you do well or something you are confident in.
How can the advertisements influence your self-esteem?
Advertisements can show products or people that might make you feel as though you are less than others
What is media?
Media is a powerful tool that can influence how we think about ourselves and how we feel we have to be.
What are two benefits of having a positive body image?
Success at school and work, better social relationships, improved mental and physical health, and less anti-social behavior.
List two ways that you can improve/boost your body image?
Have self-compassion, challenge negative self-talk, avoid negative social media, take care of your body, or adopt healthy practices.
In what ways do the media and advertisements influence body image?
Advertisers and social media often place importance on physical appearance in an attempt to sell products. This often is portraying people with what has been determined to be the "ideal" body type.
What is low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is when a person often thinks badly about themself or judges themself negatively. Low self-esteem is connected with low self-worth.