Body Image After Cancer - Females
Redefine your aesthetic
- Explore new clothing, color, hairstyles, accessories that suit who you are now
- As the question, “what helps me feel like the person I am becoming?”
Focus on function & well-being
- How does your body feel and what can you still do?
- Shift focus from what you can no longer do to what is possible. Embrace new activities, hobbies with similar others
Celebrate small victories
- Journal—keep track of your progress. Record when you have more energy or accomplish tasks you couldn’t do before
- Acknowledge when you feel proud and satisfied with your body
Strategies for Redefining Yourself