Look Within

L O O K
W I T H I N
by Sophia Patino
An activity book to EMPOWER girls age 10+

Hi, Im Sophia
My name is Sophia Patino, I grew up in Los Angeles,
California and moved to San Francisco to study art
and design at the University of San Francisco. I am 21
years old and some of my favorite things to do are
drawing, listening to music, taking photos, meeting
new people, and exploring new places.
Growing up, I did not always have the most
confidence due to my appearance and social media’s
unrealistic idea of beauty. As I got older I realized
that there is so much more to a person than just
outer appearance. I learned to appreciate all of the
things that make me unique and how to be my self
unapologetically. I created this activity book in the
hopes that you learn to do the same.

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Dedicated to the girls learning to love themselves
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Pick me up anytime you feel: Bored, Sad,
Angry, Happy, Confused, Scared, Alone. I'm
here to help you.
Try to make it a goal to complete an activity
once a week. If you forget don't worry I'm
always here when you need me.
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Try to incorporate some of these activities
into your daily life. The more you practice
self-love and reflection, the more confident
and happy you will be.

ALL ABOUT ME
ALL ABOUT ME
My hidden talent is . . .
This Journal belongs to:
My favorite color is . . .
Write your name
Draw yourself here! Add some hair, a face,
accessories, and your favorite color shirt
A
person I
Love is . . .
My favorite food is . . .
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I am
good at . . .

LOOK, in
that mirror
I see a
STRONG,
BEAUTIFUL,
CONFIDENT
young woman
BEAUTY
is being COMFORTABLE in your
own skin. It's about KNOWING & ACCEPTING
who you are .
- Ellen DeGeneres
This week, I challenge you to practice some body positivity. When you wake up in
the morning, look in the mirror and find 3 positive things to say about yourself.
Think beyond appearance. Do this every morning and try your best to find new
things to say about yourself. Everyone is beautiful and worthy of their love.
TIME to
show
YOURSELF some love
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YOU'RE
GORGEOUS
B
E
A
U
T
I
S
W
E
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T
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M
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C
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N
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B
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F
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N
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Finding yourself
Write down the first four words you
see. These are a few words to describe
you!
F
F
F
G
F
F
U
Q
U
E
E
N
L
B
R
A
V
E
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What are you AFRAID of?
FEARLESS
show your fear that you're
On a separate sheet of paper draw your fear as a monster, then destroy the paper
and glue or tape it to this page. Show them you are not afraid.
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SHOW YOUR
GRATITUDE
Write about someone you are grateful for.
Explain why you are grateful for having
them in your life. If you are comfortable,
read it to them!
Think about the different people, places,
things, and events you are grateful for!
Write what or whom you are grateful for
inside your Gratitude Jar.
Tape in a photo OR draw this person
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want.
want. YOU what Wear
BE
Who
YOU
w a n t
Dress in your
3
favorite colors today.
Combine them together.
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Draw your outfit
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anxious
It ‘s okay to
feel overwhelmed
or lost with everything
going on in your life . . .
YOU ARE ONLY HUMAN
In the RAINBOW write 2 highs and 2
lows you had this week. The lows in the
blue and green section, and the highs in
the pink and red. We love having good
days but need to remember that it’s
normal to have bad ones.
There’s ALWAYS a
RAINBOW
after every
RAIN
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SURROUND
yourself with
people who
SUPPORT
YOU
Who are the
BIGGEST
supporters in
your life?
Tell those people in your life how much
you love and appreciate them.
Write the names of your supporters, and
a word to describe them.
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-TIME
ME Write about what you did during your
me-time. How did it make you feel? What
5 things do you enjoy and wish you did
more?
Take time out of the day to do something
YOU love. Making time for yourself
relaxes, refreshes, and re-energizes
you. It allows you to think clearly and
make better decisions. It is important to
remember that you deserve to have a
time for yourself.
C C A A L L M
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Dear
Notes to
Write yourself a love letter. How we
speak to ourselves is important and often
we can be nasty and mean to ourselves.
In the letter, treat yourself like you would
your best friend – with unconditional
support and kindness.
,
Self
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THINGS TO
LET GO OF
Don’t hold onto things
that hurt you.
In the bubbles, write the obstacles
in your life that hold you back. LET
THEM GO. Don’t let anything stop you
from turning your dreams into a reality.
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CREATE
OWN
YOUR UR
BRAVE
I am
SMART
UR
NEEDED
I am
I am
Positive aff irmation hearts
I am
YOU’RE
LOVED
SHE’S
STRONG
I am
I am
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YOU
ARE SO
SMART
START
You are BRAVER
than you
than you believe, STRONGER
seem, and SMARTER
than you think
Think about a time where you were in a difficult situation. What was the situation and how
did you get out of it? What did you learn about yourself in that situation?
Get through the brain maze without a
mistake. Believe in yourself, you’ve got this!
FINISH
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BREATHE IN
BRE
Let's MEDITATE
EATHE
REATHE
AND OUT
Everything good in life stems from
our self-love, so it is important that we
practice it on a daily basis.
BREATHE
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2
3
4
Find a quiet place to meditate.
Close your eyes. Take 10 deep slow
breaths.
Picture yourself in your imagination.
Say each affirmation in your mind 5x
while you exhale.
“I deserve my love.”
“I deserve happiness.”
“I forgive myself for my mistakes.”
“I grow to be a better person
everyday.”
“I deserve my love.”
5 Repeat affirmations with intention and
clarity. The meaning behind the words
is more important than just the words
themselves.
6 End the meditation with 10 more slow,
deep breaths.
7 Open your eyes and continue your day
with these new improved feelings of
self-love
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What does your
You can
Accomplish
all of your
DREAM LIFE
look like?
WILDEST
Dreams
DRAW your dreams. What do you want
to be when you grow up? Where do you
want to live? Do you want any pets? What
is your dream life?
If you can DREAM it
you can do it
- Walt Disney Draw out your dream life
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SHE
SHE
IS
STRONG
IS BOLD
BOLD
MY
At the end of this week, take some time
to reflect on your achievements (big and
small!), and all the different ways you used
your strengths. This will help you focus on all
the good things you do and the great things
about you, rather than getting too caught up
in the negatives. List out your strengths or
achievements of the week!
EXAMPLES : Achievement: I drank a glass
of water instead of a can of soft drink, I got out
of bed early. Strength: Confidence - I started a
conversation with someone new), Kindness- I gave
someone a compliment. the negatives.
AND
STRENGTHS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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E M O T I O N S
Your E M O T I O N S
How have YOU been feeling?
are
are
VALID
Above, draw your emotions of the week. Express your different emotions through
color, form, shape, or texture. Having emotions is what makes you human. Let go of
all the negative emotions from this week, and remember the positives.
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RELAX AND
UNWIND
Light a candle. The flame of a candle
helps to soothe the soul; reducing stress
and increasing self-awareness.
How do you
Relax ?
Make a list of SEVEN things you do, or
can do to relax and unwind on a stressful
day.
How can you incorporate these things
into the week ahead of you?
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3
4
5
6
7
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ALL
of us are
D
I F F E R EN T
EVERYONE was made to be DIFFERENT,
NO
two people are ALIKE
ALL
of us are
EQUAL
What makes you stand out? Your great smile? A hidden talent? A unique style?
WRITE and DRAW what makes YOU.
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Go Outside and
be in NATURE
TAKE A
BREAK
from your
phone
sometimes
NEED a Break We all
Go out into NATURE. Our phones consume our
lives and tend to make us neglect the beautiful
world we live in. Take a break from your phone
and go outside. In the flowers, Write things you
see, things you hear, and things you can touch.
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Read
a
good book
Ways to be Ways to be
KIND
to YOURSELF
Call someone you love
How can you be kind
YOURSELF
to YOURSELF
and others ?
others
As much as it is important to be kind to
ourselves, it is also important to show
kindness to others. Little acts of kindness
impact a person more than you think.
Perform a act of kindness to someone
this week. Write about what you did, the
reaction you received, and how you felt.
Take a Walk
Treat yourself
This week practice showing yourself
kindness! It is so important to remember
that you are worthy and deserving of
happiness. Do something for yourself
that will make you feel good inside.
MILK
CHOCOLATE
Listen to some music
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DANCE
like no one
WATCHING
is WATCHING you
Put on your favorite song! Find a spot,
and dance like no one is watching you.
Be yourself and show off your moves!
Dancing is a way to express yourself
and move freely. It is also a great way to
connect with yourself body and mind.
Happy Dancing!
Do
it with a friend!
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are
ALL BODIES
BEAUTIFUL
ur
sweet
I am
Worthy
MUSIC
is SELF CARE
UR
Fab
It's time to
RELAX AND
UNWIND
be calm
SHE
SHE
IS
STRONG
IS BOLD
I am
smart
Girls
areso
BELIEVE
of
S
T
R
O
N
G
in the
BEAUTY
your
E A M R S
D
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Dear Me ,
I love you
BOLD
I am
Brave
Don’t hold on
to things that
HURT
you

Be Kind to yourself and trust your journey
With love,
Sophia

Look Within, is an activity book designed for young girls ages 10 and up – an age where many girls
experience changes both physically and mentally. I was inspired to create this for young girls of color,
who are often negatively impacted by social media’s stereotypical version of beauty. This book is filled
with positive reminders and affirmations, as well as activities that encourage self-love and self-reflection.
Self-love is essential to our well-being and oftentimes it is overlooked by many because we tend to
prioritize others’ happiness before our own. For young girls, it is crucial for development to teach self-love
and self-worth in order to instill confidence and strengthen their character for the future. With this aim,
I created Look Within, to teach young girls to be kinder to themselves and appreciate what makes them
unique.