Beyond beautiful : a practical guide to being happy, confident, and you in a looks-obsessed world

Beyond beautiful A practical guide to being happy, confident, and you in a looks-obsessed world

Anuschka Rees

Book - 2019

"A prescriptive, empowering, and psychology-driven guide to building confidence in your body, clothes, beauty, and life in the era of toxic social media-driven beauty standards. Between picture-perfect Instagram celebrities, ultra-lean fitness gurus, and effortlessly chic fashion influencers, it's getting harder and harder to feel good about the way we look. Despite the growing movement toward female empowerment and body positivity, the pressure for women to conform to beauty standards is higher than ever, and the culture of social media has raised the bar. But it's not too late to break the looks-obsessed cycle and live a happy, confident, authentic life. Beyond Beautiful is a no-fuss, psychology-backed guide to help women d...evelop a healthy attitude toward their bodies, looks, clothing, health, and aging. Filled with proven strategies for proactive self-care, this stylish and essential guide provides sage answers to tricky questions like: * Why do I hate the way I look in pictures? * How can I stop comparing myself to all those beautiful people on social media? * Would I be happier if I lost weight? * Why is everyone else so stylish? Illustrated with full-color spot art, Beyond Beautiful is a much-needed breath of fresh air that will enhance your confidence and joy, and help you live your best life"--

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Subjects
Self-actualization (Psychology) in women.
Self-acceptance > Women.
Clothing and dress > Women.
Beauty, Personal > Women.
Self-help publications.
Genres
Self-help publications
Published
Callifornia : Ten Speed Press [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Anuschka Rees (author)
Other Authors
Marina Esmeraldo (illustrator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
201 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-195) and index.
ISBN
9780399582097
  • Part I. Unpack the problem. 1. Body image
  • 2. The media
  • 3. Other people
  • Part II. Rewrite your mental script. 4. Self-perception
  • 5. Beauty standards
  • 6. More than a body
  • Part III. Take back the power. 7. I can't tonight, I feel fat
  • 8. Social Media
  • 9. Food & fitness
  • 10. Style
  • 11. Beauty routines
  • 12. Cosmetic surgery
  • Conclusion: Weltschmerz and the squiggly trajectory of change.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Rees (The Curated Closet) packs a lot of great advice into this slim volume about female self-esteem and body image. "Your physical appearance is a single, and not even particularly interesting, aspect of yourself. You are worthy for a whole set of other reasons," Rees tells readers before walking through a series of exercises designed to affirm self-confidence, what she calls her Beyond Beautiful Toolbox. After breaking low self-esteem issues into three sections-unpacking the problem, rewriting one's mental script, and taking back the power-Rees lays out snappy replies to body-shamers and rules for discussing one's body (rule number one is don't body-shame oneself). The author also dives into how social media affects body image and rails against feeling "Instagram-inadequate." Rees advises against common advice such as "dress for your body type"; she recommends readers wear what they like, rather than make decisions based on the expectations of others. Questions for reflection (such as coming to terms with hurtful past body-related comments) nudge readers toward taking a comprehensive view of their past in order to free themselves from past traumas. Rees's emboldening message will surely help any reader struggling with self-confidence. (May) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by Library Journal Review

In an era of toxic media-driven beauty standards, Rees (The Curated Closet) explores the massive impact of body-image issues on women's lives. She addresses myths about body image and provides numerous exercises to eliminate unproductive ways of dealing with stress and negative self-talk, tackling topics such as cosmetic surgery and ageism. Reflection questions and a toolbox full of practical techniques complete each chapter. -VERDICT This compact book delves into every aspect of the body-image problem and sets forth feasible ideas for accepting one's physical appearance to enhance confidence and joy. © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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