Dr. Jonathan Sue here. This week I wanted to share an episode of the Savvy Psychologist

podcast, another show here on Quick and Dirty Tips. This episode is all about body image,

namely breaking down the four components of body image so that we can better understand how we view

ourselves and our bodies. A big reason people work out is to change their body, both how it

looks and how they feel about it. But we all know that it's possible to take it too far.

I hope this episode helps with that. I'll be back next week with more fitness tips.

Are you looking in the mirror and judging every lump, bump, and wrinkle?

In this episode, I'll look at the four components of body image and how we can change our minds about our bodies.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist. I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

It's the start of a new year, and for many, that means standing in front of the mirror,

cataloging everything that is quote-unquote wrong with your body that you plan to fix this year.

Well, I'm here to help you fix your mind about your body.

We will start by giving a basic definition of body image.

Your body image encompasses your perceptions, beliefs, feelings, thoughts, and actions that pertain

to your physical appearance.

In essence, it's your personal relationship with your body.

I like this definition because you have a lot of control over those things if you're

using the right coping strategies.

The goal in my mind is to spend most of our time in a body positive or body neutral state.

There is enormous societal pressure to look a certain way, so even the best of us will have

insecurities that crop up from time to time. We can be avoidant. For example, performing

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