Many people think of me as being carefree when it comes to my appearance.They say guys like me doesn't care about the way they look. But the reality is I spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. Some other guys care just as much as girls do about their appearance.
According to me "Body image is a perons's opinions, thoughts and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance". Having a positive body image means feeling pretty satisfied with the way I look, appreciating my body for its capabilities and acceipting its imperfections.
Body image is part of my total self-image. So how I feel about my body can affect how I feel about myself. If I do not like the way I look, a my self-esteem can take a hit. There is no problem when you wear a outfit which you deem to be comfortable and which would show you fashonable. The problem starts when someone forces you to wear a dress which you hate, say formals( I hate' em)
So, in the face of all the pressure society places on guys - and guys place on themselves - what can you do to fuel a positive body image? Here are some ideas:
1) Recognise your strengths. Just exploring talents that you feel good about can help your self-esteem and improve how you think of yourself.
2) A good body need not translate itself into atheletic success. Be proud of what you are good at.
3) Don't trash your body. Respect it. Take care of it. Smoking and other things you know to be harmful will take a toll after a while. Treating yourself well over time results in a healthier, stronger body, and that contributes to a better body image.
4) Be yourself. While it's important to have a posiitive body image, it can cause a guy to overlook the positive parts of himself. If you're like most guys who take care of thier bodies, you probably look great to others. You just might not be aware of that if you're too busy being self-critical.
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