I was really excited and eager to find out how I could increase my confidence and see what this workshop was truly all about. At the same, really nervous about meeting the other 9 ladies!
It was a full day workshop from 9am to 6pm at Studio 54, Monk's Hill Terrace
A very nice cozy environment where the entire house was white (very Dove like setting) and upon entering the house, I had to fill up a little form describing ourselves.
Was given one of the prizes which is an instagram camera + 2 packs of 10 films in the welcome bag together with a mirror and materials for the workshop.
Had a wonderful breakfast of delights while waiting for some of the ladies and had a little chat with the trainer, Celestine Chua, photographer, Suasti, and some of the ladies with me.
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After a hearty breakfast, the workshop commenced! All of us introduced ourselves, the reasons why we were here and shared some of our fears. Then, the trainer proceeded to get us to do several activities and sharing with one another.
After writing so much about what we hate about our body and face, we were told to tear them up because we shouldn't keep thinking about these "flaws" about ourselves. So we tore everything up and threw them around the room! After which, we were given some time to sit down and think carefully and write what we love about ourselves and what is it about them (or rather what were the flaws that we wrote earlier) that truly defines us.
Fabulous lunch spread! Dove really knows how to take care of the participants. =)
*I believe this is the most truly defining moment of the workshop. All of us had to hold the mirror in front of us and stare at it for about 15 mins. It is quite a long period as we stared at it, most of us broke down because as we were looking at ourselves in the mirror, the lady that was staring back at us is so beautiful that we failed to see that ourselves. The woman in the mirror is a stunning beauty but yet all these years, we are so critical of her, failing to see that she is actually a natural beauty and someone that is really beauty inside out. And for that, it got all of us so emotional as we looked and stared at the pretty lady who was staring back at us. Because of what society has defined "beauty", we tend to want to be that "beauty" without realizing that beauty can be also other things that we define it ourselves. For that, I believe it was a turning moment because once we realised that we are not so critical of ourselves, we became a happier and more appreciative of ourselves.
Celebrating a new "us" by reciting the motto.
The last part of the activity was doing a "Me" board of how we define ourselves now (after this workshop).
Really yummy food for tea break while doing "Me" board and waiting for our turns for the photoshoot.
While we were doing the "Me" board, some of us had to go get ready for the shoot by doing our makeup, some will do their hair and others started doing their photoshoot.
Suasti getting the camera and lightings ready for the photoshoot
Finally, all 10 ladies of different ages, backgrounds and personalities standing together with brand new confidence! Totally rocking for the photoshoot!
Just when we were having fun, the Dove team was very sweet!!! They had actually prepared a birthday surprise for Kiran whose birthday was on the very actual day itself! Kiran was so shocked and we were caught by surprise too! Needless to say, the cupcakes were gorgeous and delicious!
This was the very last part of the activity after the photoshoot! Sharing of our "Me" board.
I had definitely learnt a lot through the intimate sharing with the ladies where there were so many tears shed and so many laughter going round all. It was a fulfilling day with new things learnt about myself, about inner beauty and all about learning to love yourself no matter who you are.
There are actually more photos taken by Suasti, which is in Dove official Facebook page:
Do take a look!!
Am thankful for the Dove products given to us too! I have tried the shower foam and hair treatment and they are damn awesome! Really good to use! =D
Well... since I am the Dove ambassador for this campaign, I hope we can inspire you ladies out there to be more confident about yourself. Not just the outer appearance but your own inner beauty as well. Well, come to think about it, when you have the confidence, anything is possible and everything is beautiful as defined by you, yourself and no one else.
Since today is 16 December, please do check Dove's Facebook Page on Dove Camera Confidence Campaign! I hope all the Doves ladies will inspire all other ladies reading our stories and learn to be more confident about themselves too! We will also be featured in a women's magazines early 2014 (heard its Feb) so do keep a lookout for it as well!
Please do email me if you are up for sharing or want to know more about what we have learnt in the workshop. I will be happy to share and tell you more too!
askrosyroxanne@gmail.com
All Dove pics credited to Dove and some behind scenes from Celes's photos
Hi Ros,
ReplyDeleteChanced upon your blog while surfing the Net so just want to drop a note to say "hi". Great write-up on the workshop. Hope you are having fun with your wedding prep.
=D Pauline
Thank you Pauline!
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