How to stop the cycle of body-shaming
Body-shaming is on the rise. Making negative comments about their own body or someone else’s body is a growing trend for teenage girls. The negative effects of body shaming are depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and extreme diet or exercise habits. But the good...
A scary, growing trend for girls to body shame
I was recently in a coaching session with a vibrant, beautiful teen girl who started sharing how much she hates how she looks. From the length of her legs to the perceived wrinkles on her hands, she criticized almost every inch of her body! Sadly this is not the...
Three Things You Need to Know about Teen Girls and Body Image
Girls’ body image tends to take a negative turn during adolescence. Not only are their bodies changing rapidly, but they are also becoming more socially aware. Add social media to the equation and there is a strong potential for a negative body image to...
Understanding Body Shaming and Cultivating Confidence
Body shaming starts with the belief that there is an ideal standard of beauty. When that standard is not met, girls criticize, compare, and begin to hate how they look. Body shame shows up as judgment and comparison, and it runs rampant among teenage girls. The...Subscribe to our blog updates!
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