Be Yourselfie

(Engage in media literacy)

Ways to be More Authentic On Social Media

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Learning how Social Media Reinforces Normativity

Page4-Tab2 Filtering Out the Negativity

How many social media accounts do I follow that promote a cisgender heterosexual body image ideal? (i.e. the ideal man should be tall and muscular, the ideal woman should be thin and petite)

Of the social media accounts that I follow, how many of them uplift the beauty within the BIPOC community that falls outside of the mainstream beauty standards?

What is one media account I can follow that shares eating disorder prevention messages for males or athletes?

What parts of myself can I depend on for self-acceptance even when I can’t spend money on things promoted on social media?

What would it feel like to post photos of myself just as I am knowing I have a disability and others see I am in a wheelchair?

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How to Make Sure My Posts Promote Acceptance

Page4-Tab3 Encouraging Acceptance

What can I share in my posts that promotes the idea of “acceptance as you are” rather than “you need to fit in”?

How would I feel sharing something like this if it is not something I usually post about?

What are different accounts I can follow that promote acceptance as you are?

When I think about following these kinds of accounts, what emotions do I feel?

What is one thing I can post about this week to try out using my personal platform to promote the idea of acceptance as you are?

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How to Make Sure the Accounts I Follow on Social Media Represent the Real Me

Page4-Tab4 The Real Me

When I look at all the accounts I follow on different platforms do they fully represent who I am?

If I followed social media accounts that reflected all of who I am, what would others learn about me?

What emotions do I feel when I think about following accounts that represent different parts of my personality that I haven’t shared yet on social media?

What is something I can start doing today to make the accounts I follow on social media a more accurate reflection of who I truly am?

How will I feel if I take this new approach to social media?

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How to Highlight My Hobbies and Encourage Community Activism.

Page4-Tab5 Be The Change

Am I on any social media sites that encourage change in my community or what I enjoy doing for fun?

When was the last time I used my social media account for helping others?

Some people might worry about being judged when they begin posting topics related to their personal hobbies. Others might feel good about inspiring others when they post about their work in their community. If I were to use my social media platforms in this way how would it make me feel?

Social media is a powerful tool. Can I imagine myself using it in this way within my social circle?

What’s one thing I could post about today to use my social media in a way that highlights my personal hobbies and/or encourages involvement in the community?

Be Yourselfie

(Engage in media literacy)

Ways to be More Authentic On Social Media

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Learning how Social Media Reinforces Normativity

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How to Make Sure My Posts Promote Acceptance

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How to Make Sure the Accounts I Follow on Social Media Represent the Real Me

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How to Highlight My Hobbies and Encourage Community Activism.

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