This post is sponsored by Lunchbox, but all opinions are 100% my own.
The world, especially social media is not always kind to women- Dove research shows that 8 out of 10 women come up against negative comments on social media and many that make the comments don’t even realize how they are affecting other women and the image they have of themselves. As the mama of two young girls it is important to me that they always feel beautiful-inside and out. While they are still a bit young to be on social media, that day is coming and I want to do everything I can to build them up until then. One way that I can teach them to see themselves as beautiful is to stop negative talk about myself. I also have help from Dove- The #SpeakBeautiful campaign is out to encourage women of all ages to think about what you say and how it affects the confidence and self-esteem of not only others but yourself as well. If we all banded together to #speakbeautiful and help change the way girls see themselves think about the impact that it would have! From bullying to careless comments we can change it all, together, so future generations can hold their head up high knowing that they are valued as beautiful.
What can you do to promote self esteem and positive body images for your daughters and all the women around you? There are a lot of ways you can celebrate all kinds of beauty, here are a few ideas to get you started.
- Focus more on internal beauty and less on the external.
- Share #speakbeautiful to encourage others and yourself
- Leave sticky notes in the house telling your daughters how they are sweet, beautiful, and kind.
- Go easy on yourself, be gentle with you.
- Read stories of women who were beautifully courageous like Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, etc..
- Do things to make you feel more beautiful on the outside like treating yourself to a pedicure, a long hot bath or shower, a fresh new haircut, or shop for a new outfit. Bring your daughter(s) along .
Target wants to remind everyone to #speakbeautiful and has an exclusive in-store offer for you to receive FREE #speakbeautiful reminder decals to place around the house- on your computer, phone, table, mirror,etc…when you purchase 2 Dove products at Target. Offer valid until 10/31/15, while supplies last.
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How do you #speakbeautiful?
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
They are lovely just like their mama. I think these are good ideas, it is important to help our children have good self-esteem. It’s also important to teach them to think before they speak and to speak nicely.
Aubrey says
Great ideas. I always worry about my daughter’s self-esteem.
Krystal says
Dove always has a beautiful message for us. I love their positive campaigns.
Debra says
I love this and I love that Dove is leading the conversation in this important area! Great idea to have our girls read books with amazing women – we just finished reading one on Amelia Earhart!
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Self-esteem and self-image are two things I really worry about as the mom of a young daughter. I want her to feel beautiful – inside and out – without her focusing on it to the point she worries about it. It’s a hard balance! I try to compliment her personality as well as her beauty.