Free Being Me! by Sasmetra https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi A blog of summaries and reflections during free being me sessions! en-us 2023-03-03 02:52:52 UTC 2026-01-28 19:59:26 UTC hello@padlet.com discuss these qns among ur patrols Syafiaah29 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502068333 1.Do you think the girls’ list is longer than the boys’ ? Why do you think so ? 
2.Are you surprised at the long list of beauty standards ? 
3.Is it really possible to look like this ?
4.In another country or 100 years ago, would this ‘ideal look’ be the same ?


]]> 2023-03-03 03:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502068333 Brave Space Agreement sasmetra https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502070906 BSA = a set of guidelines that will be displayed throughout the FBM to ensure everyone feels safe, confident speaking up and comfortable sharing their ideas.

So with this in mind , come up with a set of rules you promise to follow during FBM. 

Here's an example : 
we take part and speak up
We're curious and ask questions 
we include everyone 
we listen to each other 
we don't laugh at others
We encourage each other
We tell an adult if we're uncomfortable or worried. 

Title it with your patrol and coy.
]]> 2023-03-03 03:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502070906 Instructions Syafiaah29 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502076540   draw or write:
a) How did the session make you feel?
b) We’ve seen how beauty standards especially stop girls and young women from reaching their full potential. As a global citizen, what could you do to challenge beauty standards?

]]> 2023-03-03 03:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502076540 Media detectivessss🧐 Syafiaah29 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502079218  

1. Find three examples of beauty standards in different forms of
media (e.g. TV, roadside advertising, transport, online videos, social
media, film), then use your phone to take a picture of it / screenshot.

2. For each beauty standard, write
down two harmful consequences it could have on people.

]]> 2023-03-03 03:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502079218 Consolidation of Scenarios ! sasmetra https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502153747 1. Given all the harmful, consequences, does it make sense to try to look like beauty standards? 

]]> 2023-03-03 04:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502153747 orchid emma_thio_tzeyen https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502339021 we will accept ourselves
we will be well
we will not make fun of others
we will be kind to everyone
we will be considerate of everyone ]]> 2023-03-03 08:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502339021 Bougainvillea :DDDD https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502339757 love yourself
live for yourself
be yourself
beauty cannot be measured
don't be afraid to speak up
confidence is key
support each other

WE LOVE GG!!!!!!!!! :D]]> 2023-03-03 08:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502339757 Ixora Patrol Coy 1 & 2 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502340822 Pledge:
Hold your head up high
Be who you are
You are a shining star
Appreciate, accept your body
Confidence is key
Love ur body


]]> 2023-03-03 08:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502340822 Sunflower https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502341843 we need self love in life, it's key
I will love myself and appreciate my body
I'm gonna accept myself for who I am
Let's be happy with how we look
and know that others can never change us ever
I will love myself, 
Say it again!
I WILL LOVE MYSELF!!!]]> 2023-03-03 08:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2502341843 Company 2 Ixora Claire https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2531607787 a) The session made me feel disgusted by how many beauty standards there is and how our perception of beauty is distorted and unrealistic. I feel that this session also taught me a lot about being happy and contented with who I am. Additionally, opened up my perspective of what beauty is and different types of beauty standards and that we can never fit all the beauty standards so it teaches us to be happy with our own body. 

b) If anyone like feel insecure about their body, I would tell them that it is ok to be insecure but tell they to learn how to love and accept our body and that we do not need to fit in stereotypes and beauty standards. That everyone is beautiful in their own way and its not about looks, the most important thing is the heart. ]]> 2023-03-26 05:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2531607787 Emma coy 2 orchid emma_thio_tzeyen https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2531629980 a) The session made me feel irritated at the media for trying to make us want to conform to a specific beauty standard by showing us unrealistic images of models. the session also made me feel more comfortable in my own skin and that i shouldn't have to feel insecure about myself.

b) I can encourage positive body image by promoting the idea that beauty comes in all different shapes and sizes. I will be kind and supportive to those around me and share with them what i have learnt in these sessions. ]]> 2023-03-26 07:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2531629980 Coy 1 Orchid Shi han choo_shi_han https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2535102108 a) The session made me feel very cheated when we were shown how deceptive the media is about beauty standards. The people in every photo all have at least some alterations to them so they are all unrealistic depictions of what being 'beautiful' means. Knowing this, i feel more confident being in my own skin.
b) I will be kind to those around me if they feel insecure about their image. Not everyone is perfect and a good personality definitely tops good looks. ]]> 2023-03-28 14:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2535102108 Instructions Syafiaah29 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2538776628 Salma spends at least 20 minutes per day worrying about her looks – this adds up to 10 days worrying per year !
 write or draw a day of confidence-boosting activities for her to do instead of worrying.


]]> 2023-03-30 17:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2538776628 Coy 1 orchid shi han choo_shi_han https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539283463 I think body talk is about helping those who feel insecure in about their looks feel more comfortable in their own skin and helps spread awareness for this pressing issue.]]> 2023-03-31 02:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539283463 Coy 1 orchid choo_shi_han https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539290663 1. I think that the boys & girls lists are both as long as both genders have their physical insecurities and beauty standards.
2. Not really, there are many things people want to look like
3. No, these 'ideal' looks are heavily artificial and it is damaging if we try too hard. 
4. No, people's opinions will change over time.]]> 2023-03-31 03:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539290663 Coy 1 orchid shi han choo_shi_han https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539295317 1. It makes people want to look like the girl in the poster, pale with really red big lips. Trying too hard to look like these unrealistic, overly edited pictures of models can be quite damaging to one's mental and sometimes even physical health. They may use harmful skin whitener to make themselves pale and go for plastic surgery for the 'ideal' lip size. ]]> 2023-03-31 03:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539295317 Coy 1 orchid shi han choo_shi_han https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539300048 n o, making unnatural changes to one's body is costly and these alterations can be harmful to the body in the long run. As time goes by, the inveitable aging will catch up to everyone, physical beauty fades, but never one's personality. ]]> 2023-03-31 03:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539300048 Coy 1 sunflower, chloe chia https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539491823
  • The session make me wonder why people would still choose to take measures to ensure that they follow beauty standards, even when they know the risks those measures could possibly pose to their health and safety. I feel sort of angry at those who set those beauty standards because they caused many people to feel insecure and inadequate.
  • I will challange the beauty standards by firstly, telling myself that I am comfortable and look good in my own skin, and no one can convince me otherwise. I will then spread this message to those around me, and keep encouraging them to feel the same way and not be pressured by others to change the way they look.
    • ]]>     2023-03-31 06:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539491823     jerlyn coy1 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539493163  the session made me feel angry as the media was trying to make others feel ugly compared to the model as they night not meet the beauty standards of what the media portayed. I learnt that it is alright  to have our own perspective of beauty and shape and size does not affect who we are

    I will tell them that beauty does not need to meet up to the model standards as beauty does not define who we are and we can be beautiful in our own way. And that they should not listen to what others say and be proud of their body. ]]>     2023-03-31 06:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539493163     myra coy 1 ixora myra_chong_zhi_ya https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539493606 a) i felt angry knowing that people think they are ugly compared to others. however, they should understand that everyone is unique and is beautiful just the way they are and they have no reason to compare themselves to others.

    b) i will tell them that they are beautiful the way they look and they should not think they are ugly as everyone is beautiful in their own way]]>     2023-03-31 06:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539493606     stefanie coy ixora https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539494682 This session made me feel annoyed as the video was trying to portray beauty in a different aspect which makes us feel like we should become like one of them. They will also make us feel pressurised as we would be influenced to become as pretty as them 
    We should tell them that everyone is beautiful in their own way and we should not let the way others portray their beauty affect us from being the way we are and the way we look . ]]>     2023-03-31 06:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539494682     andrea, coy 2 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539498745 1. this session made me feel sad as there are people feeling upset about themselves because they do not look like those portrayed in the media. this should not be the case as everyone is beautiful in their own ways.

    2. i will tell people to not believe pictures on the internet, as they could be heavily edited or the person put a lot of makeup on]]>     2023-03-31 06:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539498745     orchid emma_thio_tzeyen https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539626586 we have contrasting takes on what we think body talk is 
    -positive talk about body to help make someone feel better and more confident 
    -negative opinions and remarks about someones body


    ]]>     2023-03-31 08:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539626586     coy 1 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539626938 when you talk about your body negatively and compare with others
    when you wish for something your body doesnt have]]>     2023-03-31 08:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539626938     Coy 1 and 2 Sunflower https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539627364 Comparing different peoples' body shapes /physique and physical appearances with that of others, such as models or idols. Talking about your body appearances and trying to think positively of it helps all of us understand self-worth!!]]> 2023-03-31 08:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539627364 Coy 2 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539627436 Body talk is talking about our body in a positive way]]> 2023-03-31 08:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539627436 Coy 2 Ixora https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539628432 People expressing their confidence about their looks in order to feel more positive, as a form of encouragement to themselves.

    However, it can also be negative in terms of criticising how we look and comparing ourselves to others]]>     2023-03-31 08:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539628432     coy 2 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539628516 we think body talk is comparing our bodies to different body standards.]]> 2023-03-31 08:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539628516 coy 1 ixora https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539632030 Body talk is about another person talking about others physical appearance in a positive or negative way. To not be judgemental and being positive about yourself ( positive ) To talk badly about another's appearance ( negative ) ]]> 2023-03-31 09:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539632030 Luvleen coy 2 orchid https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539918980 1. This session made me feel shocked and disappointed at how many unnecessary beauty standards there are.

    2. I can tell people that they are perfect just the way there are and tell them that these beauty standards don’t matter and are fake. 


    ]]>     2023-03-31 13:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2539918980     Instructions sasmetra https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2540494875 🐬 Title your post “ Name , Patrol,  Coy ” or if you are all from different patrols and classes , title it as your names and classes 
    1.  Describe your Project Idea ( How it will be carried out , how many people involved .. etc) 
    2.  materials you would need
    3. Time taken to carry out this activity 
    4. How it promotes body confidence 
    5. Any question for us or help you need from us 
    🐬 Complete this by 7 April 2022, Friday.
    🐬 We will consolidate the ideas and get back to you during the next FBM session !]]>     2023-04-01 06:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2540494875     coy 2 orchid emma_thio_tzeyen https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2540509303 - place mirrors with affirming words at places that students commonly walk at

    - boards that students can write their opinions on relating to this topic and we can educate them about stuff that they are unsure about after reading their notes 

    -triple one m f can play songs on body confidence on Monday mornings (we can write a catchy song and play it on Mondays)

    - every week during CCE have students to say things they like about themselves ]]>     2023-04-01 07:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2540509303     Coy 2 Ixora https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2540592686 Idea: we can make posters that promotes body confidence to put around the school so about 10 posters 

    Materials: A4 paper, decorative materials like stickers etc, markers, colour pencils 

    Time to make posters: 10min per poster so in total 100min 

    It promotes body confidence as when ppl see the poster they are able to learn more and it spreads awareness]]>     2023-04-01 11:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2540592686     Coy 1 orchid choo_shi_han https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2554205465 1. Idea of making positive affirmations posters around the school
    2. Needs (coloured) paper, pencil, coloured pencils 
    3. Around 15-20 minutes
    4. Promotes body confidence by making everyne feel included and giving reminders to everyone that they are amazing.
    5. nil]]>     2023-04-14 06:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2554205465     Eshal coy 2 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2554210479 1) It made me upset to know that so many people are getting judged based on their appearance.

    2) I can remind others that everyone is beautiful so they should not think that they do not fit beauty standards as everyone is pretty in their own unique way]]>     2023-04-14 06:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2554210479     coy 1 sunflower (as of march 2023) nncn4gswk4 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2561458068 - to give out really really pretty posters about general advice on loving yourself!! 

    - adapted from 111FM, we could have two students talking about loving yourself over the speakers or maybe a song/poem etc. could play in the morning! this can be done on wednesdays instead of mondays ]]>     2023-04-20 09:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2561458068     https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2561696489 Shahana Sidhu coy1 Bougainvillea 
    Idea: Put up posters next to mirrors at canteen bathrooms.
     We can make posters with positive messages reminding students to feel okay about their bodies.
     The poster should each take 10 minutes to make and materials needed include some colour pencils and a4 papers

    ]]>     2023-04-20 11:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2561696489     Shahana Sidhu coy 1 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2561706021 Idea:Make posters and put them next to the mirrors at the canteen bathrooms.
    The posters would say things that remind students that they are beautiful and should feel okay in their skin.
    The posters should take 10 minutes to make and the materials needed are colour pencils and A4 paper.]]>     2023-04-20 11:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2561706021     Coy 2 Sunflower https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2562459935 Idea : we could allow students to design themselves a poster and display it somewhere visible where students can always refer to for self appreciation.
    Materials needed : coloring materials of all kinds, A4 paper 
    Time taken : 15-30 mins 
    How it promotes body confidence : when students refer to these posters done by others, they would be able to feel more confident about their body and it helps promote awareness about this sensitive topic. 

     ]]>     2023-04-20 22:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2562459935     Coy 2 bougainvillea https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2562467002 Put up posters around the school about spreading body positivity and to remind them that everyone is beautiful in their own way 

    Colouring materials eg. markers, colour pencils, a few A4 size papers (one for each patrol)

    It will take around 20mins

    This helps to promote body confidence as by reading the various posters, students would feel more confident about their own bodies and would not have the thought of wanting to change how they look
    ]]>     2023-04-20 23:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2562467002     Coy 1 ixora lynn https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2565398235 1. The session help me boost in my body confidence even more, and accept what I looked like.
    2. By accepting our natural appearances, and be at our best. But also appreciating the traditional beauty standard of cultures. ]]>     2023-04-24 08:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2565398235     Coy 1 ixora https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2570544944 Idea : we can create posters that help promote body confidence and place them  around the school where most people pass by . On the posters we can write down some positive quotes on body confidence and affirmations too
    Materials : A3 papers , Coloured markers and any decorative materials 
    Time to make the posters : 10 - 20 min
    It helps to promote body confidence as when other walk past , they will have more confidence in themselves and they will be more happy with their body . ]]>     2023-04-27 15:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2570544944     Title your posts your name & school ! sasmetra https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645415369 2023-07-15 02:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645415369 Jayn ( Queenstown Secondary School ) https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645417412 2023-07-15 02:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645417412 perfect no matter(celyn_amkss) https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645417490 2023-07-15 02:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645417490 Natasha (RGS) natashalee091 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645417921 2023-07-15 02:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645417921 celest (amkss) https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645418514 2023-07-15 02:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645418514 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645418633 2023-07-15 02:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645418633 Aalia_Bendemeer secondary ghouse_meyan_kathija_aalia2 https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645418687 2023-07-15 02:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sasmetra/qhstup540z2ahkdi/wish/2645418687