Tara Moss Quotes

• There are those who see a problem and there are those who will not give up until they find a solution - finding a solution is what the Full Stop Foundation is about

  Tara Moss

  Giving Up, Foundation, Problem

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• Write. Start writing today. Start writing right now. Don’t write it right, just write it -and then make it right later. Give yourself the mental freedom to enjoy the process, because the process of writing is a long one. Be wary of “writing rules” and advice. Do it your way.

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  Writing, Long, Giving

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• We have come a long way, particularly in terms of women becoming more equal under the law. Fortunately, workplace discrimination is now a crime - but unfortunately women still experience it. Fortunately, sexual harassment is now a crime - but unfortunately women still experience it. Fortunately, the assault of women is now a crime - but unfortunately women still experience it. The list goes on.

  Tara Moss

  Long, Discrimination, Workplace

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• The reality is that we do not live in a predominantly feminist or 'gender equal' world, and many Australian women are experiencing workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, online abuse or worse, or common forms of casual, everyday sexism. They find themselves dismissed, talked over, ignored or facing backlash for doing the same thing their male colleagues are doing.

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  Reality, Feminist, Abuse

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Our sex need not primarily define who we are, what we are capable of, or what we can be expected to enjoy or engage in.

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  Sex, Needs, Who We Are

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• It is important to know that criticism is a natural part of life and speaking out, and to know that a certain amount of the criticism you receive may have nothing to do with you, your argument, or the way you are articulating yourself. Some criticism online and in the physical world is neither constructive, nor balanced or intelligent. Some of it is abuse.

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  Intelligent, Abuse, Criticism

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• We must all acknowledge our unconscious biases, and listen with less bias when women, and others who are marginalized, speak out. A lot of change is possible by just acknowledging unconscious bias - that exhaustively documented but unpleasant reality many would rather ignore - and listening with less bias and acting on what we then learn.

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  Reality, Listening, Acting

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Success will be measured by change in the appallingly high levels of violence directed at women online and in the physical world, and change in the low levels of women's participation in public life.That change will require collective action, just as the changes so far have taken collective action.

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  Taken, World, Violence

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• A lot of women in the workplace are stuck in the uncomfortable place of having to come to terms with the fact that something isn't right, while no one around them will listen, or accept that something is wrong. Many workplaces have best practice, but sadly, many do not. The barriers are not insurmountable, but they are there, and we see that in the stats.

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  Workplace, Accepting, Stuck

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• When I am abused online I take snapshots for evidence, I report it to the social media platform and I ban the abuser. If I am threatened with violence I report the abuser to the police. It is vital to remember that threatening violence online is just as illegal as it is offline. Know your rights and the reporting procedures of any online platform you use.

  Tara Moss

  Police, Violence, Social Media

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Don't write it right, just write it, and then make it right later.

  Tara Moss

  Writing

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• You don't always find yourself facing audiences who are smiling the whole time. This is natural. As a speaker it is vital to prepare well and believe in what you have to say. You can't please every person in every crowd, but your message can matter much more than if you were only aiming to entertain.

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  Believe, Finding Yourself, Natural

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• There is a real effort to bully women out of public spaces and offline with violent intimidation. That issue speaks not just to casual sexism, which is more common, but actual, violent hatred of women by some.

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  Real, Effort, Hatred

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• If you are asked an overly invasive or personal question, you have the right to refuse to answer. Likewise, if you research a professional opportunity and it doesn't feel right, or if you are not being offered payment for your professional services, that may be a sign that you should consider saying no.

  Tara Moss

  Opportunity

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• If I can get a hike in on a regular basis I know I will feel better and I will be stronger. I set goals for myself - like learning to sew, learning to dance - things that are not work related. I find that play and craft with my family bring me a lot of joy, along with all things vintage.

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  Feel Better, Goal, Joy

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• We can't leave the internet to the bullies. You deserve to speak out and be heard just as much as the next man. Don't let bullies silence you. Support others, and make sure you look after yourself.

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  Men, Silence, Support

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Above and beyond looking after your physical needs, it can be very helpful to think about what activities and hobbies make you smile. Make room for those things in your life, so you can look after your mental wellbeing and stay energized and for life's challenges.

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  Thinking, Challenges, Helpful

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Speaking Out is honest about some of the challenges posed by speaking out and looks at possible responses and coping strategies. By comparing notes, we can help guide each other through what can be challenging life experiences.

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  Challenges, Honest, Helping

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• In Speaking Out I do my best to answer those questions I was asked and more, and I provide strategies for how to speak out and keep on speaking out without burning out.

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  Speak, Strategy, Speaking Out

  Source: www.psychologytoday.com

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• Give yourself the mental freedom to enjoy the process, because the process of writing is a long one.

  Tara Moss

  Writing, Long, Giving

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• The reflex of fear was soon replaced with another, more useful emotion.
  Rage.

  Tara Moss

  Emotion, Rage, Reflexes

  Tara Moss (2012). “Assassin”, p.5, HarperCollins Australia

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