This is the first body image check-in of the year! So, don’t forget to take a moment to celebrate that you took some time to focus on an important aspect of your mental health. I’m going to be in your inbox every week of 2025, and I want you to think of this email as a part of your week when you don’t have to hold all of the body-negative garbage the culture is throwing at us because, guess that? I’ve got you.
Checking in weekly with your body image can help you feel less overwhelmed and may even help you spot positive or negative patterns. Let’s do this!
No matter how you answered, kudos for taking the time to notice how you feel. Next question…
Having a small, easy action item helps you learn to take care of yourself and your body image. Ready for your last check-in question?
This week, notice if checking in with your body image helped you feel more empowered.
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As I thought about what I wanted to bring to these weekly body image lessons this year, I began to imagine all the tools I want to share with you. The tools were scattered everywhere in my brain, and I realized I needed an anchor. So, I turned to one of my favorite guides: a deck focused on