Let’s talk about body image, beauty standards and unhealthy exercise routines.

While trying to put my thoughts together, and research for this episode, I came across some interesting facts and history that I’ll like to share with you.

I’m sure you’ve heard of the phrase: dress the way you want to be addressed.

Various scholarly studies and surveys have proven that our appearance does in fact have a direct correlation with how well we are received by others, in both social and professional settings.

However, does our appearance only include our dress sense, and fashion or does it also have to do with our bodies?

Historically, bodies closer in appearance to ideal bodies gave some women power. Women used fashion to mold their bodies into society’s idea of a perfect body.

Pretty privilege, body standards, plastic surgeries, body image and exercises are the some of the topics covered in this episode.

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Until next time, keep working on yourself. Remember to be kind and patient with yourself as you journey towards confidence and a healthy self-esteem.

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Reference: here are the links to the resources I found helpful while researching for this episode.

1. https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/body-image-self-esteem-and-mental-health

2. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/what-historical-ideals-womens-shapes-teach-us-about-womens-self-perception-and-body-decisions-today/2019-10

3. https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/children-parents-families/children-young-people/social-life-friends-school/guide-body-image/

4. https://www.empowered-counseling.com/blog/2019/5/21/healthy-vs-unhealthy-exercise

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