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UNPACKING THE SELF Physical Self – Main part of our identity - Concrete dimension, directly observed and examine - Tangible aspects Physical Feature – it includes face, bodily structure, and other physical characteristics of a person The Golden Ration – “divine proportion” is a mathem...

UNPACKING THE SELF Physical Self – Main part of our identity - Concrete dimension, directly observed and examine - Tangible aspects Physical Feature – it includes face, bodily structure, and other physical characteristics of a person The Golden Ration – “divine proportion” is a mathematical ratio (approximately 1.618:1) that has been historically associated with aesthetic, beauty and harmony in nature and art. BIRTH TO INFANCY  0-2 years  Infant rapid growth, half of adult height, around 1 year walking starts, teeth start at about 3 months EARLY CHILDHOOD  3-8 years  Children continue to grow at a steady pace, developing strength and coordination ADOLESCENE  9-18 years  Experience growth spurts, puberty EARLY ADULTHOOD  19-45 years  Young adults reach the peak of their physical fitness MIDDLE ADULTHOOD  46-65 years  Aging process begins with some loss of strength and stamina, women go through menopause LATER ADULTHOOD  65 years onwards  Aging continues with gradual loss of mobility, older adults experience height loss: a few centimeters Nature – (Socio-biologist, Psychologist and other NATURAL Sciences) behavior traits can be explained by genetics Nurture – (Sociologist, Anthropologist and other SOCIAL Sciences) human behavior is learned and shaped through interaction Erving Goffman (1971) – “motivation to manage their behavior” “self-presentation includes not only the individual’s social behaviors but also his/her physical body” Sigmund Freud – “The physical body is the core of human experience” Standards of beauty and appearance are the product of a diverse mix of cultural and historical influences. Norms of beauty and appearance are tied to the ideals of appearance and hard work. Body Image – how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their physical appearance. - Positive self-acceptance to negative self-criticism COMMON SYMPTOMS OF BULIMIA  Eating in a significant amount  Purging food  Experiencing feelings of guilt after  Use of diet pills eating  Excessive exercise  Preoccupation with body weight or shape Anorexia Nervosa – super pagkapayat Body Dysmorphic Disorder – a mental disorder in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance. Body Modification – deliberate of human body for aesthetic, cultural or personal reasons. MOTIVATION FOR BODY MODIFICATION  Aesthetic Reasons  Reclaiming Agency  Cultural Identity  Therapeutic Reasons  Self-Expression MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION Mindfulness – giving your full attention to the present moment. - Being Aware of what is going on with your feelings, thoughts, and senses without trying to suppress the past. Compassion – which is to have a “sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others” Self-Compassion - Being kind to yourself - Being understanding and supportive even when things don’t go well or the way you planned Positive Self Talk – Turn negative talk into positive thoughts by considering how we would speak to a friend who was experiencing a problem. Kindness and Gratitude – we can explore compassion by practicing kindness and gratitude towards others. DAILY ACT OF KIDNESS  Give a compliment  Listen without interrupting  Encourage or help someone  Be friendly, generous and considerate  Be nice when a friend is upset POSITVE AFFIRMATIONS  I accept myself for who I am today  I am worthy of everything this world has  I am proud of myself of getting through to offer tough time  I love myself today and always  I will show kindness to myself today TAKE A MENTAL BREAK  Going for a gratitude walk  Spending time in nature  Having a nap  Doing yoga  Reading a good book  Practicing deep breath  Drinking tea KEEP IN MIND  Being imperfect is something we all  It will take time to learn how to be share patient  We have emotions that feel good and ones that are uncomfortable “WE ALL DESERVE KINDNESS”