Body image: change the way you see yourself | Ira Querelle | TEDxMaastrichtSalon

Ira Querelle, a sixteen year old high-school student, dodges the

audience with questions about their self-esteem and body-image. In a passionate

talk she holds up a mirror to the audience, in order to make them more conscious

about body image and its effects.

Ira Querelle is a 16 year old high-school student at Trevianum Scholengroep in the Netherlands. After her graduation she would like to study English at a University. Going abroad and developing her English skills and character are her main interests. Ira enjoys listening to music, working out and reading English literature.
Ira found out about body image issues throughout the internet and social media.
Becoming aware that numerous people are having problems with their self-
esteem and body image was quite a revelation to the 16 year old. When her English teacher gave her the opportunity to write and perform a TED-talk at a local TED-contest, she came up with an inspiring speech.
By explaining what body image exactly is and how it affects people she asks her audience to take a closer look at their own body image.
Ira’s purpose is to create more body positivity and help people to feel better about themselves.

[Bluepigeonn]

The society we live in makes men and women feel so insecure about their appearance to the point that they feel the need to go under the knife, and edit their photos to fit the toxic unreachable beauty standards. To everyone reading this, you are beautiful and you don’t need anyones validation to feel beautiful.

[loserscryfair]

3:50 "I think what we need is body positivity, if you see someone compliment them... and hopefully you're remember what I said in this mirror tomorrow morning'

[tyroncover]

Loved the video. My Year 7 Health class just watched this video and it really helped us understand what body image is about and how to be more positive towards each other.

[alinecardoso]

I agree but I also believe that be in a healthy diet is good not just for body but for our mind as well, but what she is saying it makes total sense to me, we shouldn't give so much credits to what society thinks about us. When I was 18 I got really sick, it was the opposite situation, people were making fun of me because I was too slim, so I've got depressed and more and more slim, so nowadays I'm good, I have a healthy diet because I believe is important being health but I don't mind of what people thinks about my body anymore, I accept myself.

[paulatalabis]

After having to put up with harmful conversations this video enlightens me about myself

[annabellejaeckel]

I love this video so much. I am going through some rough times and this video helped me a lot. 😁

[loserscryfair]

2:48 "I think if it wasn't for those all those images you see everyday in the media... you wouldn't find yourself unattractive'

[AlinaTowers]

Let’s be honest, not everyone’s bodies are perfect. Some people have broken bodies. Some can’t help it, others can. But we should be a lot more concerned with taking good care of the amazing gift that is our bodies, and less worried about our appearance.

[Mina_soverycool]

What is her name? I need it for a essay, the video really helped

[Bill]

This content is groundbreaking; akin to a book that was revolutionary in its field. "Your Body Your Temple" by Sophia Wintergreen

[matronmweemba]

Me it's my legs they are too big that I feel ashamed to walk in a short skirt please I need help

[CEK]

wtf was that speech, didn't make any sense