Operation Beautiful: 13 Images That Celebrate Your Beauty

Operation Beautiful

Operation Beautiful began in 2009 after 26-year old Caitlin Boyle had a particularly difficult day at work. "I wanted to do something small and simple for someone else to make me feel better!" That 'something small' was to simply stick a post-it note with the words "You are beautiful!" on it in a public place where another woman might see it. "We need this positive type of messaging in society, and Operation Beautiful is simple, quick, and effective - both for the note poster and the finder!"

The idea quickly took hold. Since she began the site, Caitlin has received over 7000 notes from women all over the world, including Asia, Europe, and Africa. Here are 13 of her favorite images that celebrate your beauty and who you are.

A book collecting 125 inspiring notes and stories is also available titled "Operation Beautiful: Transforming the Way You See Yourself One Post-It Note at a Time."

Stop Judging Yourself - YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Confidence is Beautiful!

Your Perfect Figure is Beautiful

You are Beautiful - Never Stop Smiling! :)

Beauty is Not in the Face; Beauty is a Light in the Heart

There Could Never Be a More Beautiful You!

You Are Beautiful - Believe It!

Your Perfect Figure is Beautiful!

You are Beautiful When You Sweat!

Your Age is Beautiful!

This is Not a Trick Mirror!

True Beauty Comes From the Heart...

Take a Diet From Negative Thoughts...

Stop the Negative Thoughts!

The Operation Beautiful book

"Operation Beautiful showcases the notes women have posted around the world and the stories behind them, along with interviews, interesting research findings, and tips for improving one's outlook on life. Blending a confessional tone with gutsy observations about redefining beauty, the chapters address key issues for women of all ages, including Fighting Fat Talk, Family and Friends, Food, Fitness, Faith, and Going Forward. In the scrapbook tradition of PostSecret and Davy Rothbart's Found, Operation Beautiful is filled with black-and-white photos and a two-color design, making it the perfect gift for any friend, sister, daughter, or niece."

Purchase Operation Beautiful: Transform the Way You See Yourself One Post-It Note at a Time through the Beliefnet store.

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