Utsn01g Chapter 6
Utsn01g Chapter 6
THE SELF
CHAPTER 6
PHYSICAL SELF
Beauty is not
one’s own, but a
reflection of one’s
culture
Why do you think people would
want to spend millions of money , go
to great lengths and endure physical
pain just to change a part of their
Acceptan Boosts
ce their
Self- Just to
esteem look better
The Self as
Impacted by the
Body
Refers to the body;
Physi A concrete
dimension, and a
We created a culture
3 physical appearance
define who we are
of how we do and
should look
4
5 “BEAUTIFUL”
Body Image
There’s
something
wrong with me
Mental Health Self-Esteem
I am a failure, I’m not good
a total disaster enough
“Don’t let your mind
bully your body”
Body heavily
influences
Self-Identity
Tips on reframing the
way we view, think and
talk about our physical
selves
1. Recognize that your
body is your own, no
matter what shape or
size it comes in
2. Identify which aspects
of your appearance you
can realistically change
and which you cannot
3. If there are things
about yourself that you
want to change and can,
do this by making goals
for yourself
4. When you hear
negative comments
coming from within,
tell yourself to stop
5. Try building your self
esteem by giving yourself
three compliments
everyday
The Impact of Culture
on
Body Image and Self
Esteem
Different cultures
have different
definition of what
is beautiful and
what is not
TEH, KANIN?
The
Importance of
Beauty
Korea
India
United States of America
England
Arab World
Philippines