PHYSICAL SELF

refers to how a person perceives their own body. particularly how attractive they believe they are. It's more than what we see in the mirror. It is the mental image

• Body image

• THE PHYSICAL SELF

• Beauty

• Self–Esteem

The physical self refers to the body in which we interface with our environment and fellow being. It is a tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined.

• Body image

• Beauty

• THE PHYSICAL SELF

• Self–Esteem

is the quality or set of qualities in a person or thing that delights the senses or exalts the mind or spirit: loveliness

• Beauty

• Body image

• THE PHYSICAL SELF

• Self–Esteem

As our physical selves dictate how we conduct ourselves in the presence of others, they also dictate how we will manage our self-esteem. Nonetheless, self-esteem is essential for forming positive and healthy relationships with others

• Self–Esteem

• Beauty

• Body image

• THE PHYSICAL SELF

accepting oneself the way you are, even if you do not fit what the media deems “ideal.”

• Positive body image

• Negative body image

• Body Image Dissatisfaction

• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

feeling bad about the way one looks. Decreases self-esteem, becomes a target of ridicule, can lead to maladaptive responses

• Positive body image –

• Negative body image –

• Body Image Dissatisfaction

• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

Illness that is characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape

• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

• Body Image Dissatisfaction

• Negative body image –

• Eating Disorder