Body Image & Mental Health: How to Cultivate Confidence in Summer
Summer can be a beautiful season, but for many people, it also brings up something tough: body image stress . From swimsuits and shorts to constant comparison on social media, the pressure to look a certain way often intensifies this time of year. If you've ever dreaded summer because of how you feel about your body, you're not alone — and you're not broken. Let’s talk about how to care for your mental health while navigating body image struggles in the summer heat. 🌞 Why Summer Can Be Tough on Body Image Warm weather means more skin, more social events, and more opportunities to feel exposed. And thanks to filtered Instagram photos, “summer body” culture, and unrealistic beauty standards, even confident people can feel self-conscious. For those living with body dysmorphia, eating disorders, or low self-esteem, summer can trigger deeper anxiety and shame. 🧠Body Image & Mental Health: The Connection Negative body image can affect mental health by: Increasi...
