Body Image

The Joy of Exercise There was a moment of joy in my exercising today. With my hands pressed against the hard, cold stone wall I sank back and took in the view that lay in front of me. Breathless after my run, I took one deep inhale after another, keen to slow myself down. I […]

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How to mould your body using air drying clay, using creativity to help with body image.

My heart began racing, pounding in my chest, my eyes darted for the exits and in my head I began to think of 1001 reasons why I wouldn’t be able to attend the next meeting. The following announcement at a CWS Networking meeting majorly triggered my body image anxiety: Such an innocent announcement, an exciting

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A few Sunday’s ago it was forest church, this is my favourite church service ever, the whole thing is done outside and you get to not only spend time in nature but learn about it too. It is such a great way to connect in with the world around us. This particular Sunday I felt

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Can creativity help improve our body image? That’s the question I asked myself the other month. They say it’s good for your health, improves your moods etc, so can it help improve our opinions of our own bodies? I’m on a quest to find out in my own personal challenge. The Mirror Mirror, mirror on

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Can creativity help improve our body image? That’s the question I asked myself the other month. They say it’s good for your health, improves your moods etc, so can it help improve our opinions of our own bodies? I’m on a quest to find out in my own personal challenge. Lessons from Week One I

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Can creativity help improve our body image? That’s the question I asked myself the other month. They say it’s good for your health, improves your moods etc, so can it help improve our opinions of our own bodies? The Back Story Brace yourself, it’s not a happy one. I dislike my body greatly. I’m small,

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