How to care about your appearance without obsession

Still care about your appearance, even while trying to accept your body? You’re not vain - and you don’t have to stop caring.

In this episode, I’ll show you how to build a healthy relationship with your appearance, without letting it define your self-worth. We’ll cover the research on adaptive appearance investment, signs to watch out for, and small shifts to care for your appearance in a healthy way.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

03:30 – Body acceptance vs. positive body image

08:40 – Adaptive vs. maladaptive appearance investment

22:00 – Five principles for healthy appearance care

38:20 – Strategies to express personal style without obsession

47:10 – Final reflections and closing

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