Activity 4:

PHYSICAL SELF

Name: Laconsay, Nathalie B. Course/Year/Section: BSA 1 (BLOCK-A)

Draw yourself inside the box and answer the questions below.

1. Given the chance, which part of your body do you want to change? Why?

My stomach and legs because I want my stomach and legs to shrink so they don’t
look big because it’s not also good to see a big belly and legs. And to shrink of
course we need to achieve the body goals we want by work out and to loss some
foods we eat.

2. Which part do you want to retain? Why?

All parts of my body I want to retain because all parts of our body is important
and we need it do doing our school works or in our work and by doing other things
that we do in every day.

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Look at yourself in front of mirror and answer the following questions:

1. Which part of your body are you most proud of? Why?

My eyes, because eyes is the most important part of our body. Because without my
eyes I can’t see the beautiful things that God has provide me. We can’t see also
the blessing we reserved from God. And without my eyes I can’t see my parents who
really love me and give all my things.

2. Which part of your body are you not happy about? Why?

None because we should be contented on our physical appearance, and it we think

it’s not perfect just accept it because God has created us we have no right to
blame god or what just simply accept the body parts that we have.

3. What is your ideal body? Describe the body you want to have.

My ideal body is a healthy body or a sexy body because mostly now women are sexy
like that but I’m not even sexy or what I’m contented with the body shape I have
and we should be proud of ourselves for what I have.

4. Do you really need another body to be happy? Why? Why not?

No, I don’t need another body just to be happy, because in the first place we
should thank God that body he/she give to us and we should also be happy with the
body shape we have.

1. Listen to either of the following songs:

A. Unpretty (TLC)
B. Beautiful (Christina Aguilera)

2. Reflect on the lyrics and cite a line that is most striking to you. Explain
why you have chosen it.

“We are beautiful in the single day” for that line define that in every single
day I’m beautiful and yes I’m proud to myself that I’m beautiful inside and out.
And don’t be jealous to other people to their beauty because all people are
beautiful.

3. Discuss your own concept of beauty.

For me my own concept of beauty is we should be true to ourselves and be proud and
contented with what we look like a natural beauty. Beauty doesn't has a definite
definition. It can vary from each and every individual. For someone beauty can be the
feast to their eyes whereas for some it's beauty inside and out. It's when you accept who
you are as a person without comparing yourself to the beauty constructed by the society.
For example you need to have white skin to be called beautiful or clear skin to be
appreciated by everyone. Don’t ever compare you beauty to others because we have the
different kind of own beauty.
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A very alarming issue among young people today is depression. From your own point
of view, what could be the possible cause of depression?

For me as a students the possible cause of depression is through physical, sexual

or emotional because now a days there are many students suffering depression
someone who hangs up to their problem through family or financially although we
all have the problem all we have to do is trust ourselves that we can overcome
this problem and we always pray to our God and always think positive vibes every
day.

What is the possible effects of depression to the person and to the people around
him?

Depression can affect the negativity around us . Depression can impact the physical
health of loved ones. They also report higher levels of frustration, stress, fatigue,
anger, helplessness, or guilt. Those who experience chronic stress may even begin to
suffer from decreased mental performance, including impaired memory function and a
shortened attention span. Depression affects your mood, thoughts, feelings, behaviors and
physical health. Severe depression can result in losing the ability to feel pleasure in
the things you once enjoyed. It can also cause you to withdraw from your social
relationships even from people to whom you are closest.

As a youth, how could you concretely help lessen or overcome the impact of such
phenomenon?

There are many ways to help our self to avoid depression always think positive.
Find ways to handle stress and improve your self-esteem. Take good care of yourself. Get
enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. Reach out to family and friends when
times get hard. Get regular medical checkups, and see your provider if you don’t feel
right.

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Essay. Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. How does media influence the teenager’s understanding of beauty?

2.
Media influence the teenager’s to understand the through meaning of beauty. When
they post their pictures on social media to increase their self confidence in
themselves that they are beautiful and no one is ugly because we are all fair by
created god. Media is a platform used to inform the people about various things and
issues. It contains visual informations. In understanding beauty, it set standards that
are most likely copied by teenagers in their social life. Informations delivered were
used by the viewers to achieve their desires, for they believe beauty is what’s presented
to them. It has a huge impact in the lives of everyone since we rely our decisions based
on what we see.

2. What are the effects of the teenager’s constant exposure to media to the
building/development of his/her identity?

A teenager's constant exposure to media might lead to depression because of possible

circumstances of not accepting who they are, in their looks or somehow in their actions
on someone they are desiring at. And some people they are judging the looks of others.

3. As a teenager, how can you develop a healthy/ positive self-esteem.

You can develop a healthy/positive self-esteem if you will believe in yourself not to
other people. If you have the confidence to be who you are you can also be truth to
yourself. You can also develop a healthy/positive self-esteem if you would practice how
to be sociable. Through the help of others you could improve your communication skills
and your self esteem

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