Key points

Relying on body comparisons to assess how we look makes us dependent on external validation.

Over time, continual appearance comparisons compound their negative impact, reducing body satisfaction.

To overcome obsessive body comparing, it helps to train yourself to turn your attention away from comparisons.

Catch unhelpful body thoughts, challenge them with reality, and shift them toward a healthier self-assessment.

Seventeen-year-old Marina walked down a crowded street in her hometown. Soon to be a senior in high school, she found herself surrounded by college students who had just returned for the fall semester. They filled the sidewalks, shopping for dorm supplies, chatting in groups, and moving confidently through the town. For Marina, however, this scene quickly became

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