Feeling Good about the Way You Look: A Program for Overcoming Body Image Problems

In a society where a blemish or “bad hair” can ruin an otherwise perfect day and airbrushed abs dominate the magazine rack, many of us feel ashamed of our bodies.If dissatisfaction with your looks is a distressing preoccupation, this compassionate book offers a way to break free from the mirror.Harvard psychologist Sabine Wilhelm leads you through a step-by-step program that helps you fight the urge to spend hours “fixing” your skin and hair, working out, or shopping for flattering clothes.Reality-check exercises based on cognitive-behavioral therapy demonstrate how to identify unfounded beliefs about your appearance.Once you understand the negative thoughts and feelings that distort your self-image, you’ll be able to shed lengthy grooming rituals and overcome the embarrassment that keeps you from enjoying life.With Dr. Wilhelm’s expert guidance, you’ll learn to replace self-doubt and insecurity with confidence and a positive outlook.Whether you’ve spent thousands on plastic surgery or