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Chapter 13: - Self-Care

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2024

Charlotte Markey
Charlotte Markey
Affiliation:
Rutgers University, New Jersey
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Summary

  • Practicing self-compassion – kindness towards ourselves, an understanding of our common humanity, and mindfulness – can be an important contributor to the development of a positive body image.

  • There are many ways to practice self-care that extend beyond grooming practices and may include nurturing our social relationships.

  • Examining what it is that adds meaning to our lives and working to enhance our eudaimonic well-being can also enhance our body image.

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Adultish
The Body Image Book for Life
 , pp. 237 - 254
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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  • Self-Care
  • Charlotte Markey, Rutgers University, New Jersey
  • Book: Adultish
  • Online publication: 10 October 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009228978.014
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  • Self-Care
  • Charlotte Markey, Rutgers University, New Jersey
  • Book: Adultish
  • Online publication: 10 October 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009228978.014
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  • Self-Care
  • Charlotte Markey, Rutgers University, New Jersey
  • Book: Adultish
  • Online publication: 10 October 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009228978.014
Available formats
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