Today’s “Inspiring Instagram” to check out is @actingonadream. This account is “a community of people here to tell you that anything is possible.” Especially this week, with a lot of negatively and hate in the news, around the world, in this country, and often in our social media newsfeeds, it’s important to remember to stand up for your dreams, to stand up for what you believe in, to share your voice, and to continue to let yourself be inspired. This account has motivational quotes all around supporting you in brazenly going after your dreams. Check it out here:https://www.instagram.com/actingonadream/
Sending you all a lot of love,
Shandra

Today’s “Inspiring Instagram” to check out is @healthyisthenewskinny! This account is run by the brand “Healthy is the New Skinny” and is dedicated to creating a healthy image in the media for girls and women. They describe themselves as “a social media movement that works to challenge the limiting beauty ideal created by the media. Our goal is to educate and inspire people to chose health and wellness over our culture’s obsession with being ‘skinny.’”
Now, for anyone who has attended any of my workshops or seminars, you know that this is RIGHT up my alley! I love this account’s emphasis on building media awareness and understanding the negative impact the media has on the body image and self-esteem of girls. I also love that they promote health and both loving and accepting your body rather than trying to obtain an unrealistic ideal of beauty. @Healthyisthenewskinny posts beautiful pictures and stories of women sharing how they came to love their bodies, how they dropped the incessant need to always try to look “perfect,” and how they honored their health above all else. On top of that, the account posts some inspiring quotes and phrases which we all know I love as well.
In a society in which we live on Instagram and constantly compare ourselves with photoshopped and filtered pictures of each other (as well as pictures of everyone's “perfect,” happy life rather than what’s really happening for them), this is an awesome account to follow and inject into your Instagram newsfeed. Check it out here:https://www.instagram.com/healthyisthenewskinny/

Today’s “Inspiring Instagram" to check out is @ted. This page is the official TED Talks Instagram account and it’s all about “ideas worth spreading.” While the account doesn’t share videos of specific TED talks, it does post stunning artwork, quotes from thought-leaders, and various images of humanity, nature, and courageous people. Moreover, every post has a link to a TED talk or page to learn more about the specific topic. So whether you are looking to learn more, get inspired, motivate, or to be awestruck, this is a fantastic account to check out: https://www.instagram.com/ted/

Today’s “Inspiring Instagram" to check out is @beawomanonfire. This account is all about inspiring and supporting women in living the life of their dreams. It’s another great account with daily uplifting phrases to motivate you, promote self-love and self-acceptance, and help you keep going even when things are rough. Want some extra inspiration in your day? Check out the account here: https://www.instagram.com/beawomanonfire/

Today’s “Inspiring Instagram” to check out is @dictionarycom. As summer is approaching and we all just want to chill, this is a great way to keep your brain active and engaged. @Dictionarycom posts a new word every day that you can learn and master. By following this account, you can grow your brain and your vocabulary just by scrolling through your Instagram feed. More importantly, you can blow your English teacher away with your larruping impressive vocabulary daily. And finally, for all the sophomores/juniors who are in the midst of SAT prep, this account will certainly help. So for all the parents out there who may say that Instagram is a waste of time or who have a jeremiad about teens spending too much time on Instagram, here is an account to help change your mind and realize that belief is a furphy. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/dictionarycom/ 
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Hope you have a splendiferous, insouciant weekend!