Pretty girls
How to have great self-esteem (from a chubby girl who knows whereof she speaks):
1. Don’t read fashion magazines. Seriously. One flip through Elle can ruin your whole day. And if you must, then check out this for a reality check. Still don’t buy it? Look here, too. (And it’s not just girls.)
2. Decide you’re A-OK. Just decide it. C’mon what choice do you have? It’s either that or buying into the bullshit and feeling miserable for the rest of your life. Who needs it? So decide you’re one hot mama ‘cuz you are.
3. Hang out with feminists. Sure, feminists can have eating disorders and low self-esteem but as a group, they want you to feel great about yourself. At the very least, they’ll help you remember that it’s the patriarchy, girl, and not the size of your thighs keeping you down.
4. Hang out with pagans or pagan-friendly womyn. They love your goddess-self and they never, ever say, “Those jeans make your ass look huge.”
5. Think of the little girls in your life who need you to walk your talk. Smile when you look in the mirror just in case they’re watching. Say, “I look good!” just in case they’re listening. Believe it because nobody can spot a lie like a kid.
6. Commit to a radical point of view that celebrates every body including your own. Respect yourself for standing tall despite the media messages. Do it just to piss off the establishment.
Yeah!!
You said it, sister.
I need to print this out and put it on my mirror.
word!
that site is a fabulous reality check. I’m gonna keep in it mind for those 9th grade girls I’ll be spending 6-8 hours a day with soon enough!
Thank you for writing this. I linked to it. Gotta share the love.
Awwww, yeah!
Can I add one more? When your spouse says you are beautiful and sexy, believe him. Sometimes he’s not just sayin’ it to get some.
Bravo! Thank you for providing that excellent link and fabulous ideas for boosting self esteem!
Yep, that’s about the size of it, Dawn…no pun intended of course. I ’stole’ this for my blog as well and credited you, I hope you don’t mind. Many bright blessings. From one of them pagany witchy women types
Wow. Those pictures were amazing! And what a great list! Thank you.
4. Hang out with pagans or pagan-friendly womyn. They love your goddess-self and they never, ever say, “Those jeans make your ass look huge.”
Tee-hee, I’m here!
Your Goddess-loving buddy,
M & M
Woohoo!! Awesome list!
yes, i agree with everything posted before me.. excellent site, good links. thanks!