What is the meaning of body image?

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What is the meaning of body image?

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Body image simply means the way someone perceives, thinks or feels about his/her physical appearance. It's not just about how a person looks, but it's tying your inner narrative to your look. So, it's necessary to practice a healthy body image as it will allow for acceptance and appreciation.

Having negative thoughts about your body could lead to self doubt, anxiety and harmful behavior. So, you can build your body image by trying to unlearn or do away from false ideas and having respect for your own body.
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Magdalene wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:58 am Body image simply means the way someone perceives, thinks or feels about his/her physical appearance. It's not just about how a person looks, but it's tying your inner narrative to your look. So, it's necessary to practice a healthy body image as it will allow for acceptance and appreciation.

Having negative thoughts about your body could lead to self doubt, anxiety and harmful behavior. So, you can build your body image by trying to unlearn or do away from false ideas and having respect for your own body.
That is indeed a very simple definition. I also believe that body image also influences our relationship with other people and our self-esteem too.
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Re: What is the meaning of body image?

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Pretty wrote: Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:59 pm
Magdalene wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:58 am Body image simply means the way someone perceives, thinks or feels about his/her physical appearance. It's not just about how a person looks, but it's tying your inner narrative to your look. So, it's necessary to practice a healthy body image as it will allow for acceptance and appreciation.

Having negative thoughts about your body could lead to self doubt, anxiety and harmful behavior. So, you can build your body image by trying to unlearn or do away from false ideas and having respect for your own body.
That is indeed a very simple definition. I also believe that body image also influences our relationship with other people and our self-esteem too.
Yes, and with a positive body image, it can really affect the way we feel around other people. That's why we need to maintain a positive body image always.
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Your body image can be a huge part of your mental wellbeing. I've been working on my body image and while I'm not 100% happy with it currently I know someday I will be.
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