What is body positivity?

Explains body positivity as a way of promoting self-acceptance and diversity, offering strategies like gratitude, positive influences, and self-care to help teens embrace their bodies and build confidence in a supportive and inclusive way.

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Body positivity is a movement and mindset that encourages people to embrace and celebrate their bodies, no matter their shape, size, colour, or appearance. It challenges the unrealistic beauty standards promoted by society and the media, focusing instead on self-acceptance, diversity, and mental health. For teenagers, understanding and practising body positivity can help build confidence, reduce stress, and create a more inclusive environment where everyone feels valued for who they are. What Is Body Positivity? Body positivity is about recognising that all bodies are worthy of love and respect. It's a rejection of the idea that there is only one...
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