Confronting comparisons

What happens when we compare ourselves to other people and people in the media?

• It can affect our confidence

• Lower our self esteem

• change our behaviour

• All

People usually compare the body parts we ______

How does our behaviour change when we compare ourselves?

• Change appearence

• It doesn't

• We might buy things

• We buy fake tan

If a friend starts to compare themselves with another person, what would be an appropriate response?

• Yes totally, it would be good if you were more like that person

• We shouldn’t bother to

  compare ourselves because it isn't good for our self esteem and you are perfect just the way you are.

• Change the subject to something more positive and not comparing to others

• 'eyeroll' you're so boring.

‘Their skin is so clear, nothing like

mine. I’ve got so many spots!’ What's your response to this?

• ewww your skin is disgusting!

• Why don't you try this product they are trying to sell, it can make your face brand new

• Spots are a part of growing up. They will soon fade when your hormones balance.

• Don't forget, they Photoshop and wear loads of makeup! most celebrities have spots too!

Should we.....

• Focus on the things we have got

• Focus on the things we haven't got

‘Wow, full

lips like that are so attractive.

Mine are so thin.’ What would you say to this person?

• Remember, photoshop, lip filler and make up! It's not real life!

• Why don't you get lip filler?

• Yes true, your lips are so thin!

• Full lips are not attractive

'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' What do you think this means?

• You have beautiful eyes

• I am beautiful and you're not

• that which one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another.

• Not everyone is beautiful

‘Look at those bodies! I wish had

abs like that instead of this flabby stomach.’ What would you say to this person?

• Yeh, you're right

• Put down the cakes and do some sit ups then

• Change the subject/topic of conversation which doesn't compare to other people

• Your stomach isn't flabby- this people spend all their time in the gym as that's their job

Which quote below would be best at reminding you or you're own self worth?

• What makes me different, makes me beautiful

• Beauty begins the moment I start to be myself

• You are enough, just as you are

• I accept myself, love myself and I'll keep moving forward.

• Confidence is not 'will they like me'

  Confidence is 'i'll be fine if they don't'