This episode of Becoming Anchored is hosted by licensed therapist, Laura Deneen.
Laura discusses a body image card from the card deck on body comparison and provides helpful tools to navigate through the comparison.
Key Takeaways:
- Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This card deck, created by Laura, has 61 body image interventions with affirmations on the back of each card to support you in your body image journey. They are designed to be self-paced and give you practical tools to help you navigate difficult body image moments.
- Moving Through Body Comparison: Laura explains the body comparison card that focuses on shifting from comparison to being present in your life. The card encourages you to ask yourself what you need that you do not have. It also encourages you to shift towards presence and mindfulness in your body image journey.
- Helpful Tools For Comparison: Laura discusses moving through body comparison by examining when you tend to compare your body and the consequences, such as difficulty being present. She encourages you to catch body comparison in the moment and be mindful around your body’s physical sensations, emotions, and responses to the comparison. She invites you to create a resource plan to help you navigate these challenges.
This episode provides insight into how body comparison affects our view of our body.
Homework: Explore when and where you are comparing your body and choose one resource to implement to help navigate through the distress.
Affirmation: “I choose to extend kindness to my body during this moment of comparison.”
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