How we build our self image

I must admit I was shocked when I saw a short BBC documentary where young people spoke to a stranger the same words they tell themselves every day. Those dialogues were dark and depressing. Yet we know that a surprisingly large amount of our youth and young adults is suffering in an environment that is toxic for them, and is destroying their self esteem, while pushing them, in some cases, to self destroy in an attempt to be cool, popular and accepted.

Let's not divert our gaze when we see anorexia, bulimia, self harm, addiction, self hate, body hate, social anxiety and so on. There is always a reason when we start hating ourselves.

In this episode I will crunch some data from studies that seek to understand the impact of societal pressure and social media on how we view ourselves.

Whether we are under pressure to become smaller, bigger, larger, more or less endowed, faster, slower, prettier or stronger, I want to send a loud and clear message: You are more that your body! You are unique and important.

You matter. You are loved.

You are *E*N*O*U*G*H*

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#selflove #youareenough #suicidehelp #depression. #feelingalone #anorexia #bulimia #peerpressure. #mediapressure. #dysmorphia. #lovetourself

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