Can't stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help
Psychologist Diana Hill offers mental exercises based on 'body image flexibility' to help individuals cope with negative self-talk and societal pressures regarding appearance. The approach encourages shifting focus from external physical critiques to internal awareness and present-moment engagement.
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Psychologist Diana Hill , a specialist in acceptance and commitment therapy, helps her clients practice mental exercises rooted in "body image flexibility." It's a term from the field of psychology that describes the ability to cope with uncomfortable feelings about your looks.
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