PHYSICAL SELF: THE BEAUTIFUL ME
“I AM PERFECT BECAUSE I AM IMPERFECT”
As I look in the mirror and examine my physical self, I see a unique and beautiful embodiment of
my existence. My physical self is a reflection of my experiences, my choices, and my identity. Every scar,
every mole, every curve tells a story of who I am and who I should be.
My physical self also expresses my individuality. The way I dress, style my hair, and care for my
skin all contributes to the way I present myself. My physical self is a representation of my identity, and it
is evolving as I grow and change. The Idea of having the above physical appearance is something most
of this generation desires because of the standards that we can see on different social media apps.
Physical appearance has greatly influenced not only the youth of today but even those back in the days
when it comes to how will they act in the society. Our physical self is deeply intertwined with our
emotional and psychological well-being. The way we presents our bodies, the emotions we associate
with them, and the experiences we have, had all contribute to our physical self-concept. Body image, a
complex and often challenging aspect of our physical self, can significantly impact our self-esteem and
overall quality of life. It is essential to have a positive body image, recognizing that our worth is not
determined by societal standards but by the unique qualities we have.
According to Gloria Graynor “we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you,
not what other people think of you”. This quotation is indeed true due to the fact that in my own
perception, our thoughts about ourselves are the main reason why some of us have low self esteem. I
believe that if we will look ourselves on the positive side, the low self-esteem that we have will
eventually transform into having high self-esteem because we are embracing our own flaws and by
that, others cannot make fun of our imperfection because we have already learned how to love
ourselves therefore others’ hurtful opinions about us cannot hurt us anymore due to we know within
ourselves that we are enough and we don't need to endure of the concept when it comes to physical
beauty standard.
With that, after I’ve started to accept that imperfections on my physical body are perfectly
normal, I’ve felt better about myself. I have learned that no one is perfect, everyone has imperfections
and through those imperfections we will learn, a lesson will be learned once we’re having difficulties
accepting ourselves. Having good physical appearance maybe pleasing to the eyes, but what more
important is learning how to be sensitive towards the feeling of other people , because we don’t know
what they’ve been through and we should never judge someone base on their appearance but instead
look for the beauty that comes from within that we all possess.
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
RONA CHRISHANE BRIN TATTAO
BS-PSYCHOLOGY 1B
