by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Sep 7, 2020 | Body Image Issues
In a perfect world, poor body image would not exist. An article about subtle signs you have poor body image would be silly. Or at least of little interest. The world we live in is not perfect. (Newsflash, right?) Historically, there have always been people (mostly...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 7, 2020 | Body Image Issues
Experts suggest you “embrace your Inner Sex Goddess” as if it were an easy thing to do. Even if you are well aware your negative body image is hurting your sex life, there is no on or off switch to change how you feel. Especially if all you can think about...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 6, 2016 | Body Image Issues
Chant to come? Yoga is not just for the svelte, green tea-drinking, virtuous types. We can all benefit from down dogging it, even from the comfort of a chair. Chair yoga is a real thing. As a famous yoga master said, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga”. The whole...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 17, 2015 | Body Image Issues
Feel the soothing breeze? See the gorgeous blue sky and billowy clouds? Smell the delish salty air? Can you just about taste it? Hear the sound of the sea? If you said yes to any of these, thank your body!
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 16, 2014 | Body Image Issues
“How do I choose love if I hate myself?”, ‘Amy’ asked me yesterday during her therapy session. I said nothing but could feel my eyes soften and water slightly. (Who does not know the feeling Amy shared?) She continued. “My stomach sticks out. I have a zit...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 14, 2014 | Body Image Issues
Both men and women suffer from body dissatisfaction, especially in Western culture. Here are some tips to improve body image: Notice what is RIGHT The NEGATIVITY BIAS many of us have means that when we look at ourselves in the mirror, we see flaws. Instead of...
