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Renewed Feeling Of Youth

Looking and feeling younger than your actual age can give you a newfound lease on life. A physical change can alter an individual’s mindset, making them more open to possibilities and opportunities that come their way.

Have you ever gotten a fresh haircut that makes you look younger and suddenly you feel unstoppable and ready to take on a challenge that you had been avoiding? Most of us can relate to this on some level, and small acts of self-care that boost your confidence can renew your feeling of youth.

In contrast to feel-good hormones that come with positive feelings about your appearance, the opposite can be true when you feel insecure or dissatisfied with your appearance. Feeling unattractive damages your self-esteem and makes individuals feel genuinely unhappy and less capable.

When the pandemic hit, and I was forced to isolate at home for nearly two months, I quickly found that I no longer did my hair or makeup because I wasn’t going anywhere. I lounged in my sweats all day instead of getting dressed. My grey hair started to grow out. My Botox wore off and my wrinkles returned. All of these things affected my outward appearance, and while I still knew my own self-worth, I became depressed. I felt less productive and didn’t want to socialize with my small circle of safe contacts. I quickly learned that I don’t do my hair and makeup everyday for anyone else. I do it for ME. As soon as I began taking the time every day to look my best, even though I wasn’t leaving my house and no one besides my immediate family was going to see me, my mood improved and my productivity increased. I felt happier. If there are things you can do that make you feel more confident and happier, no matter how big or small, you should do them.

Everyone’s perception of beauty is different, but identifying what makes you feel your most confident and taking pride in your outward appearance can have a profound impact on your emotional well-being and mood. There is no shame in wanting to put your best face forward so you can live your most confident life.

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