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If you feel good about yourself on the inside,

you’ll sparkle on the outside!

Compare? No Fair!

It’s tempting to compare yourself to the girls you see

on TV and in magazines and movies. But hold on! Is it

fair to measure yourself against made-in-Hollywood

images created by makeup artists and photo wizards?

No way! You don’t need to measure yourself against

anyone at all, including friends or other girls at school.

You’re you—a one-of-a-kind original—and you’re

beautiful in your own unique way.

It Isn’t a Race

A girl’s body changes to a woman’s body gradually, not

overnight. Each girl develops at her own rate. Even sis-

ters don’t develop at the same rate. And it’s important

to remember that growing up isn’t a race. There are no

prizes for being the first—or last—girl to lose all her

baby teeth or to wear a bra. Trust that your body will

do all the right things at the time that is right for you.

What’s on the Inside

The most attractive girl in the room isn’t the girl with

the thinnest waist or the fairest face. It’s the girl who

brims with self-confidence. She’s the one who stands

head and shoulders above the crowd. That girl can be

you. It all starts with a positive attitude.

To have a positive attitude, try to see yourself

as a whole person shining through your features.

Focus on what’s best about you and refuse to hunt for

negatives. Don’t doubt yourself—be proud of yourself

for doing your best.

Most images of women you see

on TV just aren’t realistic. Look

around. Real women’s bodies look

like your mom’s, your teacher’s,

your next-door neighbor’s.