Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing body image. These prompts help you explore your experience with body image more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Body Image
Start by building awareness of how body image shows up for you:
- When did I first notice body image in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my body image?
- How does body image feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my body image tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Body Image
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to body image:
- What am I most afraid of about my body image?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing body image?
- What has body image taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from body image look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Body Image
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my body image the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing body image?
- What would my life look like with body image less present?