The Mission
The goal of the Operation Beautiful website is to end negative self-talk or “Fat Talk.” If this little blog only does one productive thing, I hope it helps readers realize how truly toxic negative self-talk is — it hurts you emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Through my own experiences fighting Fat Talk, I’ve realized the power behind an anonymous act such as Operation Beautiful. When I post a note, I’m saying, “I CHOOSE to be positive!”
I began Operation Beautiful by leaving positive messages on the mirrors of public restrooms — at work, at the gym, at the grocery store. I scribble down whatever comes to mind — "You are beautiful!" or "You are amazing just the way you are!" My personal goal is to leave as many Operation Beautiful notes as I can. Maybe some people read them and just smile, but I bet some people are truly touched by the effort of a random stranger.
Operation Beautiful is simple: all you need is a pen and a piece of paper. If you want to join the mission, send me an e-mail at [email protected] with a photograph of your Operation Beautiful note or a description of your experience, and I’ll post it on the Operation Beautiful site for thousands of others to read and enjoy!
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I am doing this totally secretly, should I tell my closest friends
share the love!! they will pass it on too!
I think this site is sooo cool!!! I have been Bullied& that sort of brings down my self esteem, but i know other people in my school, town, and well, EVERYWHERE have been bullied. I thenk i will start this in my neighborhood.
i think this site is sooo cool!!! I have been bullied and that lowers my self esteem and makes me feel sad and irritated. I know people everywhere are being bullied, so I will start this in my community. My friend just showed me this site and it spoke to me. I think others will really apreciate this. My friends and i have stared an anti bullying group in our school, and thing i will bring up this site in our next meeting!!!
– The bullied
-Faithanna
I think this is a great idea and everyone should start doing it. You never know when something small or simple you do changes someone’s life.
I’m so going to do this. This is an amazing site and a fantastic idea!!! I dont know if I will ever be able to go out in public with out having a little makeup on…(insecurity, yeah i know but its HARD to go out in public with people constantly judging you), but I think I’ll dial the amount of makeup down over time so someday soon i wont be wearing any…and my self esteem will be up to…BUT im definitly goning to be putting post it notes on the mirrors at my school. I’d love to see people smile when they read them ^-^. It would totally make my day
I LOVE THIS SITE!!!! I have moved to a different school every year for the past 4 years and this site has really helped! I do this at my school and all the girls love it, sometimes I just sit in the toilet stalls to hear how people react. It make me feel all warm and fuzzy like I’m really making a difference. so everyone out there, try it you could make someones day!
This is such a good idea to help girls like myself to learn how to appreciate their own body and accept themselves, no matter how hard it is. I’m definitely going to do this at my school. I hope it helps people appreciate themselves and others. Thank you so much for creating this website. <3
Great job, so inspiring<3
What a wonderful idea! I saw my first “post-it” note on the mirror in the restroom at the studio where I take Yoga classes. That made me curious and brought me to your website.
Negative self-talk can be just as destructive as negative bullying behavior by others. Most of us would never dream of talking to others the way that we “self-talk” to ourselves sometimes. Give yourself a break, you deserve it!
I found 3 of your notes today while at the mall with my friend, they truly inspired me <3 thank you so much!
My school is doing OB and all the girls love it! the bathrooms where covered with sticky notes, I was amazed by all of them, of course a few where mine
this weekend me and a few of my friends are going to write down a whole buch of op stuff on some post-its and take thme to wall-mart ,the gas stations, and best resterants to put them up every where! I just hopes it makes some one smile
i have done operation beautiful at my school on the walls and in the restrooms. but people are ripping the notes down! should i put more up?
Mejor redactado imposible. Muchas gracias. Besos!!
My sorority is having an operation beautiful event on this coming Wednesday, giving out different buttons and origami frogs with inspirational and self esteem building quotes. If we had a donation jar would we be able to send the money to you (operation beautiful directly) or do you not accept money? (not as a profit, but for further opportunities to build your service).
Me and my friend are going to start this at our school people get bullied alot and it makes me feel really sad. i think that this operation is amazing and that it will really change the world. we are not going to tell anybody that we are doing it so we can make sure that they dont know who is posting the notes. i really like this website. it is amazing.
I was bullied in Reading. A boy threw and eraser at me…the sad thing is my teacher didn’t care. It dipped my bucket..
It hurt my feelings
this is the best website I have seen to boost women and girls confidence. I posted a note because I found a note at school. thank you
I can’t wait to start this, hopefully it helps make people feel better about themselves! My town is small, and not the best, but hopefully I can help make it a bit easier for everyone c:
Thanks!
Hi this is me, i didnt know anything about this until my sister got me into this i love it cause i can put a smile on people faces it cheers me up so much
Thanks for linking to my blog! I was checking out my “blog stats” and saw you guys referred people over! I love the work you guys do and how many people support it (including me!), so keep it up
Jackie, you are a beautiful soul. Just by reading this I love ya.
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