05/11/2026
Body image has very little to do with how your body actually looks.
How you feel in your body has a lot more to do with what's happening in the rest of your life.
Some days your brain looks at your body and says: "We're good."
Other days it scans the exact same body and says: "Absolutely not."
The difference isn't your body-- It's your brain's perception.
When you're stressed, overwhelmed, tired, lonely, overstimulated, or carrying emotional weight, your brain looks for an outlet.
And your body becomes an easy target.
Your body didn't suddenly change overnight. But your mind can perceive it that way.
Your body image is a brain state, not a body state. It shifts with your stress levels, your relationships, sleep deprivation, social comparisons, your hormones, your workload, and even with what you're wearing.
So instead of asking: " What's wrong with my body today," try asking "What else is going on in my life that's making my body feel harder to live in today?"
Be kind and gentle with yourself on the days your brain is tired and your body becomes the scapegoat.
Change the lens, and the body image shifts with it. 💗
