Self-respect

This evening I came across a TV show in the Danish television called Piger på krisestien or Girls on the road to crisis. The show was really interesting as it reflected on a survey that showed that most women feel bad about themselves after reading a women magazine. Most of the Danish women magazines only have very few articles about society and general issues that are happening in the world today. Instead they are focusing on fashion, food and beauty.

As a frequently reader of all kind of women magazines I have to say that I have never felt less or bad about myself after reading one, instead I get inspired to try new things and recipes, check out new brands and fashion tips. I absolutely love all the girly stuff a woman magazine has to offer.

But I am also realistic about the fact that often the models are way to thin and they are photoshopped and made prettier for sale purposes. But I also know that I am gorgeous the way I am and I don't have to look anything like the models in the magazine. I know I am not perfect but neither are the models in the magazine. I am comfortable in my own skin and try to be the best person I can be and that is enough for me. I hope to teach my girls the same self-respect and values. It is fun to be a girl and every girl/woman should embrace that.