Self-Image
I find self-image a interesting problem because it effects people everywhere. A lot of people don't give the issue of self-image a second though and don't find it a problem unless they are the ones with the low self-esteem. Most teens will look at themselves in the mirror in the morning and see and think of all the "flaws" they have and want to change. Our society paints a very unrealistic definition of beauty. If we don't fall into that definition we don't find ourselves beautiful. Not only does the media play a big role in self-image but also family members, peers, and even the sports you play can have a big effect.
Your self-image is closely linked to your self-esteem. Bad self-image, bad self-esteem. Self-image not just causes you to think bad of yourself but can also lead to more serious things like eating disorders, obesity, or even the way you behave with/around people. Many girls and boys will do anything to be able to fit in a consider themselves beautiful.
I would love to raise awareness about self-image. Just getting people to understand that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. You don't need to look like the people on TV to be beautiful. I would talk to people about the problems that can arise from a bad self-esteem, the concept of self-peace, and i would have people try to come out and think of at least one thing that they like about themselves. Have each person point out for themselves the things they find beautiful. We all need to start loving our bodies!
Overeating
An eating disorder is usually thought of as anorexia, or bulimia something associated with skinny people. Skinny is not the only eating disorder, overeating is too. Overeating occurs when people are feeling stressed, mad, or upset. Overeating is also used to fill a void in someones life. Over eaters eat and excessive amount a lot. This can cause for obesity.
Overeating is very relevant today. But i feel it is an issue that can be prevented. If there was more out in the media about exercise and healthy foods instead of all the fast food commercials people might be more likely to try. Also presentations about the risk of overeating, just getting people educated on the matter might also help to prevent it. Its not hard to be healthy... some people just need a little more help!
Bullying
Bullying is everywhere! No matter where you go i'm sure you will find some kind of bullying out in this world, especially bad in schools. Kids, even parents, can be so cruel to one another. Bullying can lead to so many things and so many different problems. Eating disorders, self-image problems, behavioral problems, even the big problem of suicide. Bullying has always been a problem that many people focus on but still there is so much of it going on in the world. I feel people need to be even more educated on what can happen to someone who is bullied or even the person who is doing the bullying could help.
