Over the course of the last few weeks, one might have found square yellow sticky-notes placed randomly all over campus in places like bathrooms, dorm halls, classrooms, elevators, stairwells and the Student Center. The sticky notes contain messages such as “You’re beautiful,” or “Stay positive.”
Brianna Spencer of Sigma Nu Phi Sorority wants to spread some positivity, as a way to take a small step toward creating a program about boosting self- esteem in women and creating a healthy and positive environment. Inspired by the movement Operation Beautiful, Spencer encouraged her friends and her sisters to take action and spread positivity. Men are encouraged to participate as well, as women are not the only ones who might feel inadequate and down about themselves.
With over 200 people pledging to take part in this campaign, hardly a day goes by in which a new note is not found.
“I have seen and heard so many people talking about the Post-Its already after only a few short weeks,” Spencer said. “I hope that through this campaign we are able to make this a campus-wide event and that everyone can come together to cause positive waves throughout a community of young people that often don’t value the qualities that they have and the amazing things that they have to offer.”
People hoping to help spread the message or wanting to be more involved can find the event on Facebook, where they can upload pictures of the Post-Its, comment on others people have found and promote the idea of positive thought.
“Now more than ever women and even men need more and more positive feedback in order to make them feel worthy,” Spencer said. “We have all of these thoughts that we are not good enough, pretty enough, smart enough. I think we all need to reflect on the good things about ourselves.”
Spencer encourages everyone in the community to place Post-It notes with positive messages all over campus in the hopes if a person finds one they will be encouraged to create a few of their own and realize they all have things to be positive about.
The Campus Book Store sells Post-Its for less than $2 for those interested in becoming involved.
“Even a smile created from one of our Post Its is an accomplishment,” Spencer said.
