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What is body image?

Your body image is relative to your current weight
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Your body image is how other people see you
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Body image is something we all have. Our body image is made up of the way we view ourselves, the way we feel about our bodies and what we believe others see when looking at us
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Your body image is about your relationship with your body. Everyone has their own unique view of themselves, how they look to others and how they think others see them

What is positive or confident body image?

Creating a body image that pleases everyone so you don’t get any negative comments on how you look
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When you are at your ideal weight for your height
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Being content and confident about your body and less likely to be affected by negative opinions or unrealistic expectations of others
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Being ‘body confident’ or having a ‘positive body image’ means being comfortable with your body and being able to process any negative thoughts or issues without them affecting your life disproportionately

What is negative or distorted body image?

There is no such thing as negative or distorted body image
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Negative or distorted body image is caused by using the wrong filter on social media
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Negative or distorted body image is when somebody is disproportionately concerned or affected by their own body image
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Someone who has a negative or distorted body image worries disproportionately about body issues such as weight, shape or size

Is being self-critical good or bad for us?

Good. The more self-critical you are, the more you can focus on what’s wrong with you
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Bad. Being self-critical will make you just end up thinking about all the things that are wrong with you which is depressing and demotivating
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Both. It can be useful but if not healthily balanced it can lead to problems
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Being self-critical can be a good way to increase self-awareness and achieve personal growth - but being too self-critical can be bad for your self-esteem, confidence and mental wellbeing

How can social media negatively affect a person’s body image?

Social media will only affect your body image if you don’t use good photos or wear enough makeup to make yourself look good
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Social media can’t affect your body image because it isn’t real life
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Social media can affect a person’s body image if they are regularly exposed to unrealistic body standards and make comparisons without maintaining a healthy perspective
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People often see images of unrealistic body standards on social media which are enhanced or edited. This can make users feel anxious, self-conscious or uncomfortable with their own bodies

How can social media positively affect a person’s body image?

Social media allows you to connect with lots of different people who can tell you what is wrong with you so you can put it right
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Social media is the best place to find out what you should be looking like and what you should be wearing to be like celebs
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Social media can be great for personal growth and development. Interacting with new people and learning new perspectives can help like-minded users support each other through meaningful conversations and shared experiences
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Positive use of social media can be great for meeting new people as well as building self-confidence and self-esteem

What is self-validation?

You can’t self-validate because life is all about what other people think of you
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Self-validation is changing the way we are to please other people
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Self-validation is recognising, appreciating and accepting your own uniqueness and individuality, from your own perspective - not other people’s
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Self-validation is about not relying on others to boost your confidence or define your worth

Why is self-validation important?

Self-validation is not important
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Self-validation is important because it teaches you to ignore any advice given to you by friends and family
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Self-validation can help to build healthy levels of confidence and self-esteem
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True confidence comes from self-acceptance - accepting yourself for who you are and on your own terms

How can being mindful help with body image?

Being mindful makes you constantly aware of all the things you don’t like about your body
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Being mindful cannot help with our body image
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Being mindful can help in recognising unhealthy, negative or potentially harmful behaviors that can lead to distorted self-perceptions
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Recognising behaviors such as setting unrealistic expectations for yourself or falling into negative self-criticism is an important part of developing a healthy body image

How can self-care help with body confidence?

Self-care will not help with my body confidence in any way
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Self-care is selfish so won’t help in any way
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Taking care of yourself physically and mentally is an essential part of self-development and will help you to build a healthy relationship with your body
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Looking after the basic needs such as eating healthily, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and setting achievable goals will help you to feel better physically and emotionally about yourself

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