13+ ‘Body image’ Writing Prompts
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Puberty Perspectives
Write about your experience of puberty and how it has affected your emotions, relationships, and self-perception.
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Redefining Body Image
Describe how your perception of your body changes as you engage in regular exercising and healthy eating.
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“Battle Against Body Shaming”
A young woman fights against body shaming and works towards promoting body positivity.
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Barbie’s Impact
How has Barbie, as a cultural icon, impacted society’s perceptions of beauty and femininity?
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Nearly Headless Nick’s Tale
Write a story about the life and death of Nearly Headless Nick, and how he has come to terms with his incomplete decapitation.
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Exploring Body Image
Write about how you currently feel about your body and how this has changed over time.
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Mirror Assessment
Stand in front of the mirror for five minutes, then write about the person you see.
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Understanding External Influences
Identify and analyze the social or media influences that may have impacted your relationship with food or body image.
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Constructive Words
Write down caring, supportive messages you would tell a friend struggling with their own body image.
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Body Image through the Ages
Imagine how your perception of your body might change as you get older. How do you hope you will feel about your body in the future?
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Reflecting on Influences
Detail negative influences to your body image and how can you address or minimize these negative impacts.
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Embarking on a Journey of Acceptance
Imagine you are on a journey towards accepting your body image. Write about what this journey looks like and what you hope to achieve on this journey.
