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Wo(me)n & Social Media

This week I dove deep into understanding women in social media. As a prominent public figure with the Miss America Organization, I know all too well how powerful social media can be. I personally use it to progress my brand and bring awareness to my personal platform of eating disorder recovery and awareness. I do not have the money to spend on an advertisement so social media is how I connect with my followers and grow as a titleholder. I have seen many positive outcomes of social media as a woman but I have also encountered many negative ones. My biggest issue as a woman on social media is the unwanted comments by men about my appearance. These comments make me very uncomfortable and sometimes limit my activity. I am currently working with my local government to see what steps we can take in our own state to protect ourselves on social media and still be able to share our stories.

#mco435

ABC News investigates teen movement ‘Raising Good Women’ dedicated to raising strong and powerful women though social media.

#MCO435 #StrongGirls #LadyLeaders

The energy we see in the #MeToo movement is very similar to that of the civil rights movement, but the difference is, the civil rights movement was able to connect people who just heard about it with actual organizations who were coordinating resistance. I've found that the groups that can sustain high levels of online participation are those which are more structured and have volunteers and staff dedicated to keeping that online effort in place.

Jen Schradie (CNN) http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/30/health/metoo-legacy/index.html

#MCO435 #MeToo

I use social media to change the conversation about eating disorders as an empowered woman in my community through the Miss America Organization. The women in my sisterhood stand up and do the same through their personal platforms as public figures.

#MCO435 #LadyLeaders #SocialMediaBoss

It’s harder to ignore harassment, or retaliate against accusers, when reports are bolstered by the stories of many others and the public is watching.

It is important now more than ever for women to have a voice and I love seeing how women can amplify their brand through social media.

#mco435 #women #socialmedia #NYT

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when you just went clothes shopping and want to show off all your new looks on the same day

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this is the last one (for now)

I’ll be back on V day don’t worry <3

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#SelfLoveSunday

5 Things To Keep In Mind When Practicing Self-Acceptance

1. It takes time. The process of accepting ourselves doesn’t happen overnight, it is completely dependent on how we behave & think. If we are committed to the path of spiritual growth we must approach it with a long-term mindset.

2. We need to be patient with ourselves. It can be frustrating to revisit old memories and judge ourselves for what we should or shouldn’t have done. We must accept that we cannot turn back the clock and the only place where change can take place is in the present moment.

3. Making peace with the past requires perspective. To truly accept past events we must adopt the perspective of pronoia - the idea that the universe is conspiring to help us. If the deck is stacked in our favour that means all of our past experiences have happened to make us better.

4. Living in the now. Often times when we reflect on the past it can cause us to lose sight of where we are right now - we’re still alive and that means we have the opportunity to create the reality we desire.

5. Gratitude is the best attitude. Our most powerful ally on our spiritual journey is gratitude, it gives us the ability to shift our focus from the negative to the positive.

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are.

Peace & positive vibes.

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Oats, millet flakes and chia seeds soaked in water and plant milk mixed with berries and topped with goji berries, white mulberries, coconut flakes, maple syrup, almonds and walnuts and a cup of (decaf) coffee with vanilla soy milk foam- my idea of a perfect Sunday morning breakfast :) (Instagram: aspoonfulofhealth_)