Body Image Resilience in a Culture of Insecurity
Conversations about weight, aging, dieting, and appearance happen everywhere—from poolside lounge chairs to social media feeds. In a culture that profits from insecurity, building body image resilience can help people navigate comparison, challenge diet culture, and find joy in the bodies they have today.
Building Body Image Resilience
If you find yourself comparing yourself to others physically, or ruminating on things you do not like about your body or appearance, focus instead on cultivating gratitude for the things about you that make you YOU. Create a practice of noticing things your body helps you do. Spend time reflecting on your strengths, and record these as a journal entry to refer back to when negative self-talk arises.