Imperfectly You!
Explore the importance of having a positive perspective about our bodies, and how it can affect our sense of self-worth. Learn skills to develop positive thoughts and feelings associated with having a loving acceptance of our unique selves.

DISCOVER CONNECT TAKE ACTION ANY ACTIVITY UNDER ANY KEY TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES
Girl Scout Daisy 1 1 1 0 3
Girl Scout Brownie 1 1 1 1 4
Girl Scout Junior 1 1 1 2 5
Girl Scout Cadette 1 1 1 3 6
Girl Scout Senior 1 1 1 4 7
Girl Scout Ambassador 1 1 1 5 8


GUIDELINES: Based on the grid, complete the number of activities for your grade level to earn this patch.

DISCOVER
  • What is body positivity?
  • What are negative and positive body images?
  • Ways to avoid bullying in relation to body image
  • Ways to change your ideas about body image
CONNECT
  • Talk to an adult or counselor about their viewpoint on body image.
  • Visit a local art museum to view how cultures shape our viewpoints about body image
  • Go to your local library and look through fashion magazines, both old and new, to understand how fashion media influences our viewpoints on body image
  • Have a caregiver contact a local eating disorders and body dysmorphia support groups to learn more about how these issues are affecting people in your community, and how they are helping
TAKE ACTION
  • Work with another troop to host a community fashion show and invite community involvement with a modeling expert, makeup artist or skin care expert, and or clothing designer.
  • Make five Imperfectly You! boxes, which include the following: a journal, writing pen, positive saying stickers or notes, positive saying bracelet and pass them out to people in your community that you think can benefit from them such as a friend, kid at school or church, or someone in a troop.