The Connection Between Physical Health and Health Esteem

Small Steps, Big Changes: How to Boost Your Health Esteem

It’s no secret that our physical health can have a major impact on our overall well-being, including our appearance and self-image. When we feel good physically, it can help boost our mood, energy levels, and sense of self-esteem. On the other hand, when we are dealing with physical health issues or are unhappy with our appearance, it can take a toll on our mental health and overall sense of self-worth. And let’s be real, sometimes it’s hard to prioritize our physical health. There are always tempting fast food options, cozy beds to stay in, and let’s not even get started on the never-ending to-do list.

I Care about My health

Enter health esteem, the fancy way of saying “I care about my health.” Health esteem is the way we value and prioritize our own health and well-being. It includes our behaviours, choices, and attitudes towards our own physical and mental health. When we have a high level of health esteem, we are more likely to make choices that support our overall health and well-being. But how do we boost our health esteem? It’s all about balance. You don’t have to completely give up the things you enjoy (hello, pizza and wine nights), but try to incorporate some healthy habits into your daily routine. Take a walk after dinner, try a new fruit or vegetable, sign up for that yoga class you’ve been thinking about. Small steps can lead to big changes.

Do Aesthetics Play a Role?

One way to improve our health esteem is by focusing on our physical health. This can include things like exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep. This is also where aesthetic medicine plays a key role. Aesthetic medicine is a field that focuses on improving the appearance and self-image of individuals through a variety of treatments. These can include things like Botox, filler injections, laser treatments, and more. By addressing issues such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and other aesthetic concerns, aesthetic medicine can help individuals feel more confident, empowered and self-assured… and even healthy and full of vitality. By taking care of our physical health, we can feel better about ourselves and have more energy and motivation to take on the challenges of daily life.

It’s a two-way street.

It’s important to note that the connection between physical health and health esteem goes both ways. Our physical health can also impact our mental health and overall self-esteem. For example, if we are dealing with chronic physical health issues, it can lead to negative mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety.

This is why it is so important to prioritize our physical health, not just for the benefits to our bodies, but also for the positive impact it can have on our mental well-being. By prioritizing our physical health and making positive choices that support our overall well-being, we can improve our health esteem and feel better about ourselves.

To discuss ways that aesthetic medicine treatments can improve your health esteem, feel free to book a consultation with Dr Teri Fisher at Anti-Aging Medical and Laser Clinic by clicking on the button below or call 604-261-9121.