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Body Image

Social Media

Perception vs. Reality...

In today’s digital world, social media plays a huge role in how we see ourselves and each other. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok can be fun and inspiring, but they often showcase idealized versions of life and appearance.

It’s important to remember that most images you see are filtered or edited to look perfect, and comparing yourself to these unrealistic standards can impact how you feel about your own body.

Social Media

Perception vs. Reality...

Here Are A Few Things to Do That Can

Help

1

Love the Body You Have

Body image is how you perceive your own body’s appearance, and it can be influence by many factors, including social media.

Everyone’s body is unique, and beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Embracing and appreciating

your own body is a crucial part of

maintaining a positive self-image.

2

Choose Wisely Who You Follow

To have a healthy relationship with social media AND your body image, try to follow accounts that promote body positivity and self-love.

3

Take breaks from social media if you find it affecting your self-esteem.
Focus on activities that make you feel good about yourself.

Create Screentime

Structure

4

Go out into the real world and see all bodies of all different shapes and sizes.

Get Out &

Look Around

5

Your worth isn’t defined by likes or comments – it’s defined by who you

are as a person.

Remember...

Your Self Worth

Additional Resources

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Helpful Body Image Activities

It can be a challenge to cultivate a positive body image and self-love and respect regardless of body size. Especially when constantly being hit with comparisons on social media, tv, movies, etc.

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Sources

Clevland Clinic https://health.clevelandclinic.org/s

ocial-media-and-body-image

Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/

us/blog/no-more-

fomo/202312/the-effects-of-social-

media-use-on-teens-body-image

York Univ.

https://www.yorku.ca/news/2024/0

4/30/social-media-break-has-

huge-impact-on-young-womens-

body-image-york-u-study/