"Clients often tell me they don't like some aspect of their appearance, whether it's a facial feature such as their nose or chin, or their whole body, which looks bigger than they would like, or one specific body part they focus on."
"Despite moves towards body positivity in recent years, such as the celebration of plus-size models, many of the images women are bombarded with are still those of painfully thin teenagers and twenty-somethings, the beauty ideal all women are told they must aspire to."
"It would save women so much suffering if we could all accept that people inevitably get older. To my mind, grey hair, wrinkles, and lived-in faces look beautiful."
Body-image issues are widespread, particularly among adolescent girls and women, often stemming from societal beauty standards portrayed in media. Many individuals express dissatisfaction with their appearance, focusing on specific features or overall body image. Despite some progress towards body positivity, the dominant images remain those of thin, youthful models, which can lead to negative self-perception. Acceptance of aging and diverse body types is essential for improving self-esteem and fostering a healthier body image among women and girls.
Read at Psychology Today
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