Recognize that bodies come in all different sizes and shapes. There is no one “right” body size. Your body is not and should not be exactly like anyone else’s. Try to see your body as a facet of your uniqueness and individuality. Try not to compare yourself to others. James Corden’s spoof Calvin Klein ad Remember that your body size, shape, or weight does not determine your identity as a boy or girl, or your worth as a person. In other words, you are not just your body. Expand your idea of yourself to include qualities such as sensitivity, cooperation, caring, patience, having feelings, being artistic etc, etc, etc. Body Shop advert Focus on the qualities in yourself that you like that are not related to appearance. Spend time developing these capacities rather than letting your appearance define your identity and your worth. Remember the superficiality of advertising. Think critically about advertising messages. Remember how much the airbrush is used. Lizzie Miller: Glamour Magazine shoot Focus on the ways in which your body serves you and enables you to participate fully in life. In other words, appreciate how your body functions rather than obsessing about its appearance. For example, appreciate that your arms enable you to hold someone you love, your thighs enable you to run, etc. Cbeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell Aim for lifestyle mastery, rather than mastery over your body, weight, or appearance. Lifestyle mastery has to do with developing your unique gifts and potential, expressing yourself, developing meaningful relationships, learning how to solve problems, establishing goals, and contributing to life. View exercise and balanced eating as aspects of your overall approach to a life that emphasizes self-care.