Appreciating Your Body
Through the exploration of your body's amazing functionalities
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—from the strength needed to lift,
to the endurance to run or walk long distances,
to the sensory experiences that connect you to the world—
you'll cultivate a profound gratitude for the physical vessel that supports you every day.
This shift in perspective is key to fostering a healthier body image and enhancing overall well-being.
Understand and Appreciate Your Body Better
This video lesson and accompanying activities guide you through understanding and celebrating what your body can do, rather than just how it looks.
Little Changes in Daily Life
Gratitude Journaling:
Develop a habit of recognizing and appreciating the various functions your body performs!
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Task:
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Each morning or evening, write down three things your body enabled you to do that day, focusing on the physical capabilities that were involved
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(walking to the store, enjoying a meal, hugging a loved one).
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Reflect on how each activity made you feel and why it was valuable.
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Aim to find new reasons each day to appreciate different aspects of your body's functionality, helping to build a broader sense of gratitude!
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Body Mapping:
Create a personalized visual representation of what each part of your body means to you and why it deserves appreciation!
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Task:
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Use a large sheet of paper to draw an outline of your body or use a printable template.
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Label different parts of the body and annotate them with notes about their importance and the capabilities they provide
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(legs for running, hands for writing, eyes for seeing).
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Color-code or decorate each area based on your feelings towards them—use warm colors for parts you feel particularly grateful for and cool colors for parts you're learning to appreciate more.
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Share your body map with a trusted friend and people you love! Discuss your discoveries and feelings!
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