As part of Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty, the Self-Esteem Fund was established with the goal of bringing self-esteem education, awareness, and workshops to 5 million girls globally by 2010. Every Dove product purchased helps add to the Fund, and this Fall, Dove is taking a moment to tell their consumers: “Thank You for Making a Difference.”
During this Holiday season, Dove will be making a $1,000 donation to a national charity that supports self-esteem on behalf of all those who have supported the Fund. In addition, from now through December 15, you can directly support the work of the Self-Esteem Fund by entering Dove UPCs at this link; for every UPC entered, Dove will donate $1* to the charity of your choice – either Girls Scouts, Boys and Girls Club of America, or Girls Inc. (*total donations not to exceed $500,000)
Inspired by the message behind Dove’s Self-Esteem Fund, I took a chance to sit down with my three daughters – 11, 13, and 15 – to ask them about the different ways self-esteem impacts their lives:
Though all you see are snippets in the video, it really was an incredibly thoughtful conversation we had. I was most surprised by what my daughters had to say about how family affects self-esteem. The common teasing and banter that happens between siblings can sometimes really hurt, as well as when parents let negative comments slip. Conversely, any praise or encouragement family members give can really go a long way.
To help spread Dove’s message of self-esteem, and perhaps encourage you to have a similar conversation with your own daughter or special young woman in your life, Dove has given me one fabulous prize pack for giveaway. One reader will win a Dove terrycloth robe, 2 Dove products, and 2 copies of the “True You!” self-esteem workbooks. To enter, please answer in a comment to this post: who is someone in your life who has helped to strengthen your own self-esteem?
For extra entries, chose any of the following and leave me an individual comment telling me which method you used:
- Tweet about this giveaway (put username or link in comment)
- subscribe via RSS or email
- “friend” me via Google Friend Connect (see bottom of page)
Giveaway open to US residents only. All entries are due by 11:59PM (CST) Monday, December 14th. Good luck to everyone!
Disclosure: Though I chose to participate in this campaign because it truly fits the interests of my family and blog, I am also being compensated with my own Dove products and True You! workbooks.
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Nancy
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 3:09 am:
My high school speech and debate coach taught me for all four years of high school and helped me strengthen my own self-esteem!
Nancy
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 3:10 am:
I am an e-mail subscriber.
Nancy
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 3:10 am:
I also follow via Google Friend.
Clarissa
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:03 am:
My mom has been a huge help in growing my self esteem.
Clarissa
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:04 am:
I’m an email subscriber.
Clarissa
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:04 am:
I follow you on Google Friends!
Jessie C.
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:42 am:
My mom!
Jessie C.
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:42 am:
Google Friend Connect follower.
Jessie C.
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:42 am:
I’m a subscriber.
Jessie C.
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 11:44 am:
Tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/6241564094
judy brittle
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 2:12 pm:
My mom was the one who made a huge difference in my life and built up my self esteem. She always let us know how special we all were and I love her for that. Thank you so much!
judy brittle
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 2:13 pm:
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/6245396563
judy brittle
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 2:13 pm:
I’m a subscriber.
judy brittle
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 2:14 pm:
I follow on Google Friend Connect.
karen M
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 8:25 pm:
My grandmother, who I lived with off and on until I was 12, she helped me focus on my strong points and helped me strengthen them. I stuttered badly when I was younger and she encouraged me to join a speech teach to help with my stuttering and shyness around people.
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
karen M
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 8:25 pm:
google friend connect follower
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
karen M
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 8:26 pm:
subscriber
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
karen M
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 8:27 pm:
following on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/6256321792
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
Laurie L
on Dec 3rd, 2009
@ 8:18 pm:
I have had so many people in help me in this area that it’s hard to choose just one. My grandpa though is the one person in my life who I NEVER heard say anything to or about me that could be considered negative. He thought I was wonderful, and told me so frequently. I was lucky to have a lot of positive people in my life when I was at an easily impressionable age, and now I try to pay it forward to others I come in contact with.
Heather M
on Dec 3rd, 2009
@ 8:43 pm:
There are so many people who have helped me build my self-esteem. My mom has been and continues to help me. My sweet daughter is constantly letting me know how wonderful I am. I have also had those sweet friendships throughout my life that have contributed to assisting me in developing, repairing and maintaining my self-esteem.
Christine W
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 2:32 am:
The person who boosted my self-esteem the most was my best friend – my mom. Since she passed away, I have lost the biggest supporter that I ever had. I have faced a very tough year due to poor health and will be facing two surgeries within the next month. I could really use a boost in my self-esteem right now.
Thank you,
Christine W
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 2:34 am:
I tweeted about this giveaway as ossmcalc http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/6364913367
thank you,
Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 2:35 am:
I subscribe via email.
Thank you,
Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 2:36 am:
We are Friends via Google Friend Connect.
Thank you,
Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Lissa
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 9:09 pm:
My husband! I mean, how can he really think I’m beautiful with stretch marks and no make-up?
Terra Heck
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 2:49 am:
email subscriber
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Terra Heck
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 2:49 am:
Google Friend
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Terra Heck
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 2:50 am:
My two boys are great at strengthening my self-esteem. They constantly remind me how great I am and that they’ll always love me no matter what. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Annmarie W.
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 8:53 pm:
Someone who helped to strengthen my self-esteem was someone with whom I’m no longer in touch (and sometimes really wish I was). She was my 1st boss out of college. I was young & inexperienced in Washington, DC…and she was the best 1st boss you could ever hope for: explaining assignments and expectations…and giving me plenty of responsibility, but never more than she knew I could handle.
Annmarie W.
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 8:54 pm:
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/6587976124
Annmarie W.
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 8:55 pm:
I subscribe!
Annmarie W.
on Dec 11th, 2009
@ 8:56 pm:
I follow on friend connect! (amweeks)