Will you make a difference today?

by angelique on August 25th, 2008

How will you make a difference today in the way someone feels about his or her body?

How will you kick Ana and Mia’s tushes?

If you’re not certain, I have a few suggestions:

Don’t talk about how you hate your body today. Zip up your lip.
If you see someone (especially a woman) who looks good, TELL HER. Not in a creepy way, of course, but do give a passing compliment. I do this routinely and you’d be amazed at how much gratitude I get just from saying, “You have wonderful arms!” or “You look incredible in that color!”
Do something nice for someone. Make bread for a neighbor. Fill up the gas tank for your husband, wife, parent, whomever. Kindness begets kindness.
Show patience today. In traffic, don’t become frustrated. If you clean the house and the kids come in and wreck it in five seconds (and they will, I promise!), don’t shout. Stay calm and smile.
Write to a friend. Send a little note instead of an email. Or a postcard that you make with crayons and heavier paper. Or a greeting card. You’ll make someone happy… and it’ll make you feel better, too.

Let me know if you take me up on this offer! Now, I’m off to do a random act of kindness…

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