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WorksheetsConfronting comparisons
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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 (a)
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'
