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Body Acceptance and Living Your Best Life

Your values are a compass for the life you actually want — one that isn't run by how you feel about your body on any given day. This lesson connects what matters most to you with where you are on your journey toward body acceptance.

What matters most to you?
Circle at least 15 of your most important values below. Next circle your top 10. Then number your top 10 from 1–10, most important first.
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Body Acceptance Spectrum
1. Body Hatred
Actively despising your body.
2. Body Avoidance
Ignoring or hiding from your body.
3. Body Awareness
Noticing your body without judgment.
4. Body Tolerance
Coexisting with your body — no love required.
5. Body Acceptance
Accepting your body as it is.
6. Body Respect
Treating your body with basic care and dignity.
7. Body Neutrality/Trust
Your body is just the vessel you live in, not something to constantly evaluate.
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