Post-It Phrase of the Day: “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
The Operation Beautiful book: A powerful, inspiring book that teaches you to find a healthier, happier outlook.
Emma posted this note:
Giovanni wrote, “I’m the student body president at my high school and one of my favorite projects is Operation Beautiful. I feel like it’s had a very positive effect on several girls in the school. At the beginning of the school year, I posted several sticky notes in both of the girl’s bathrooms, I also put a sticky note in all the girl’s lockers. Each sticky note had an encouraging, or sweet message, and I hoped that they would go noticed. We’re hoping to start a project called “True you Tuesdays” in which we will encourage the girls to go without makeup for a day, wearing a shirt that will say ’I am Beautiful’, the boys will be wearing a button that will say “I support Operation Beautiful”. I hope that several people participate and that it will leave an impact. I absolutely LOVE Operation Beautiful, walking into the bathroom when I’m upset helps me feel better just because the notes are so sweet and encouraging. I also leaves sticky notes in the bathrooms of public places around my hometown. Everyone knows I do it, and I’ve gotten a lot of thanks for it. But I’d like to say thanks you girls! Y’all are INCREDIBLE.”
Kaitlin wrote, “I have been struggling with an eating disorder for two years and feel like giving up. On days when I feel the worst about myself, I look at the notes that were posted for the day on Operation Beautiful. Just wanted to say thanks for keeping me going.”
Jessica posted these notes:
April posted all of these notes in random places:
Love Operation Beautiful and want to participate? Post a note, take a picture, and e-mail your story to Caitlin at OperationBeautiful@gmail.com. Each note goes up on the site for thousands of others to read and enjoy!
Make a change in this world… it starts with YOU!
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To Kaitlin, the girl who is struggling with an eating disorder: Don’t give up. You can do this. I’ve been struggling with an eating disorder as well, and even though sometimes it seems hopeless, I promise you that it isn’t. You are so much stronger than you think you are. You aren’t alone in your struggle either. I know it can feel so isolating. Don’t give up.
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Kaitlin, your struggle brings tears to my eyes. Know that you are worthy of this wonderful life, and the world is so much more beautiful because you are a part of it. “Keep your standards, heels and head held high,” Girl! Much love <3
you are all so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!