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- Body Image - Speak Out On the MEDIA
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April 2010 Blogs
BOOK CLUB SELECTION:
AWESOME 4 Book Fantasy Series by Megan Whalen Turner
The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Atollia, and A Conspiracy of Kings.
MUSIC CLUB PICKS:
Jason Castro,
Pop/rock
Lights,
Pop/Rock/Electronic
Body Image - Speak Out On the MEDIA
BODY IMAGE AND EATING DISORDERS, April 2010, by Jen Charbonneau
SPEAK OUT ON
THE MEDIA
Body Image Fact
Can you believe that in any given day we are exposed to over 3000 advertisements trying to convince us that some “thing” we can buy will bring us the happiness we are looking for?
Many of the advertisers are VERY clever and reach us on a subliminal level without us even realizing it. The typical message suggests that the way we are is not okay. This pressure is destroying self esteem!
Your 'Media Alert' affirmation:
Read this every day to affirm a positive personal body image:
I am perfect just the way I am. I find happiness in who I am. The media doesn’t define me, I do. I listen to my inner voice; not the media. I might be able to buy the 'right' stuff, but the 'real' stuff comes from me.
Speak Out!
Comment below about the ways that you say “No Thanks” to negative or manipulative media and advertising. Start if off with: "I say NO to media by..." OR "Here's an example of where I notice negative media..."
~ Jen