Body Image Project

This semseter one of my classes requires the completion of a major project.  It’s not my Master’s thesis, but a smaller task in the area of stress management, body image, or self-discovery.  I chose to base mine on the phenomenal Operation Beautiful.

If you’re not familiar, the idea behind Operation Beautiful is that anonymous post-it notes with positive affirmations can help to banish negative self-talk (or “fat-talk”) and improve body image of those reading the notes, as well as the post-er!

From October 4th-October 31st I will be posting at least one sticky note each day with a positive affirmation somewhere around town or on campus.  I will take a picture of the posting and provide a quick journal entry on the blog of the positive impact it had on myself and/or those around me.  Following the project I will turn in the entries and a paper reflecting the outcome of the project.  Let me know if you want to join in!

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pursuitofhealthfulness October 14, 2010 at 2:07 pm

Such a cool idea. I left a note at a restaurant downtown!

Did you happen to leave on in Dole? I saw one there…

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Natalie October 14, 2010 at 8:34 pm

No, I didn’t leave one in Dole but that’s so fun!

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Allie Finch December 6, 2010 at 4:52 pm

Can you believe I haven’t left one of these? After reading these, I can’t help it now — I promise I will. Such a beautiful & inspiring way to impact yourself & others for your class project Natalie!

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Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles February 8, 2011 at 5:35 pm

Natalie, I love your notes!
So inspiring to read them all.

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Liz @ IHeartVegetables June 30, 2011 at 9:11 am

This is so cool!!! What an awesome project :) operationbeautiful rocks! Nice work spreading the word :)

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