Anorexia recovery – Michelle Sparkes

How to be media-smart & protect yourSELF

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“Love is On”…says Revlon and the message is that your lovability is dependent on appearance. Don’t be sold a lie. More on this in this podcast.

Gwen a podcast listener expressed her frustration at being “bombarded by images that make normal people look horrible.” Apart from unplugging what else can we do? Here’s a few thoughts:

  1. Step back, take a breath, put your scientist cap on, and ask yourself:
    • What is the message behind this image?
    • What product or service am I being sold?
    • What do I think about this?
    • Talk back to the image/image creators, out loud if you can. Eg., “The message here is…. and what I think about that is….!” (“What a load of rubbish!”) – let your brain hear you! This is surprisingly empowering and reinforcing!
    • Fight back (where you believe it’s worth your time and effort) – write to the creators/advertisers; boycott the product.
    • Limit your exposure to images and media that affect you negatively.
      • Ask yourself, what effect is this media/exposure having upon my thoughts and feelings towards my body, my SELF?
      • Increase your exposure to activities, pursuits, and people that make you feel good about your self and comfortable in your skin

        • Thanks Gwen for sharing. Great to hear from you because your question, frustration or concern will be someone else’s too.

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