Self-Esteem and Body Image

I chose the topic self-esteem and body image, because I think it's a

relevant topic. Body image and self esteem is something that is often

brought up in the media. And it's also something a lot of young people like

myself struggle with.

- Body image

A body ideal is a kind of idea about how the body should look. An idea

where most people have the same view on how the body looks most

beautiful and attractive. That is why there are many, especially young

girls, who feel they have to live up to this ideal that we create and look

negatively at their own body. Unfortunately, this leads to many serious

consequences like eating disorders. But as the actress Sophia Loren says

"Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than her own belief in her

beauty"

- Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It's based on our opinions

and beliefs about ourselves,which can feel dif?cult to change. We might also

think of this as self-con?dence.We all criticize ourselves from time to time, but if

you often think badly about yourself or judge yourself negatively, you may have

low self-esteem. You may not know the cause of your low self-esteem, but there