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What are some ways to build a healthy body image?
Learn about your body; take care of your body; say nice things about your looks; stay active; talk to someone you trust about body image concerns
What affects our body image and self-esteem?
Teasing and bullying; parents, teachers and others; the voice in our own head; learning to do new things
How do you increase your self-esteem?
Surround yourself with people who treat you well Say helpful things to yourself Accept what’s not perfect Set goals and work toward them Focus on what goes well
Self-esteem is important because it affects our levels of confidence, happiness and health. True or False?
True
Body image is the way you feel about your body. True or false?
True
Self-esteem is a person’s thoughts and feelings about themselves. True or False?
True
A good and healthy body image LOWERS your self-esteem. True or False?
False. A good and healthy body image ADDS to your self-esteem.
A poor body image is when you don’t feel good about your body or looks. True or false?
True
Body changes during puberty make everyone feel shy. True or false?
False. Body changes can make some people feel excited and some people feel shy
Jane is really stressed out about her homework. How can she use positive self-talk to feel motivated?
She can tell herself: "I know I have a lot to do but I can handle this." or "I can do this!"
Positive self-talk is words and thoughts in your head that makes you feel good about yourself and everything going on in your life. True or False?
True
Bridget is feeling sad because she doesn't have long straight hair like some of her friends. How can she use self-talk to feel better?
She can tell herself: "I wish I had long straight hair, but I don't and that's ok. I am beautiful in other ways."
Cassie is feeling shy about the changes her body is going through now that she's started puberty. How can she use self-talk to feel better about her body?
She can tell herself: "I am strong" "I can run really fast" "I am proud of all the things my body can do!"
