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One of the biggest challenges in life is struggling with confidence. No matter how you look, you will always seem to pick out the imperfections because we have the idea of wanting to be perfect when really being perfect is merely an opinion, not a fact.
Having said that though, it doesn’t change how we feel about ourselves. If you lack confidence you will never feel good, you will often compare yourself to someone else who you believe to be prettier, and more popular. Part of the issue comes down to social media. While it is a brilliant platform for providing opportunities for talent, it can also be a common cause for people to feel worse about themselves because they see so many other people with the best hair, best clothes, best cars, and so on.
One very important thing to remember is that it’s not real. Just because someone’s smiling doesn’t mean they’re happy. Just because someone’s skin looks flawless doesn’t mean that it is. There are tons of apps that work as an alternative to photoshop that allow you to airbrush, resize, reshape, and blur. So just because you see something in a photo on Instagram, it doesn’t actually mean it’s real.
So how can you boost your self-confidence in time for the summer? Here are just a few examples:
The beauty of makeup
Before we get into this, you need to know that makeup shouldn’t be used as a mask. You’re beautiful, and you should never feel the need to plaster yourself in makeup. What you can do though, is learn how to accentuate what you already have, creating a positive focus, instead of the negative one that you feel you have.
Take acne for example – this is a nightmare to go through because you only wish to have clear skin, but unfortunately for some people, no matter how much skincare they buy, their body is just prone to spots. Makeup gives you the power to cover these up, along with any blemishes and hyperpigmentation you may have, giving your skin a flawless finish.
Once the problem has been dealt with, you can then make your features pop. A little contouring here, and a little mascara there, and you’re good to go.
The power of hair
Hair is often a thing we use to hide behind – it’s a comfort blanket. But if you’re so used to doing this, you may have overlooked the care and love your hair requires. Or it may be just the issue.
When dealing with stress, a very common problem that can happen is hair loss, and that only increases the levels of stress because it’s a traumatizing thing. No one wants to see their locks on the bottom of the shower, or on the floor every time they brush.
Fortunately, you don’t need to go through this anymore as there are drug-free hair growth shampoos that stimulate your scalp through natural ingredients that are easy on the skin. You can then think of a new style that you can have with your healthy looking hair. Go to a professional salon and discuss ideas that will suit your personality.
The passion for fashion
You only need to take one step outside to see all the various styles that people choose to wear. You may not follow the latest fashion trends, and that’s okay, you don’t need to. The best thing about fashion is that although you have top designers that make a lot of money creating trends that the celebs promote – there really are no rules to any of it.
One of the best ways to be a unique individual is to dress however you feel like. It doesn’t need to ‘work’ – if you see something you like and want to mix and match with another item or accessory – so be it. It’s what makes you you! Another really fun thing is that you can create your own items too.
All you need is a pair of scissors, as well as a needle and thread, and essentially you can make brand new, never before seen garments that you rock around town.
One of the most important things to remember is that you should never feel like you need to fit in. You already do. Everyone does. The world is a diverse place, and that is what makes it so fantastic. How boring would our planet be if everyone was the same color, wore the same clothes, and had the same haircut?
So friends, how will you be working on building your confidence before the start of the next season? Share your stories below!
