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There is no denying that your appearance impacts how people perceive you. It takes a fraction of a second for people to judge you based on your appearance. And they start treating you accordingly.

Therefore, it is necessary for you to not only maintain your appearance. But also, to become more confident in it. Below are some things that can help you become confident in your appearance. Spoiler alert: you have it already.

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Work on your mindset.

When you want to become confident in your appearance you work on your mindset first. You need to know it is not how the world sees you but how you see yourself. Also, you do not need the world to validate your appearance to make you feel beautiful.

You need to control your mindset. Understand that only you have the power to define yourself. You can find various ways to start doing it. It can be affirmations. It can elevate your confidence slowly. But, all of it starts with believing in yourself.

Therefore, your journey of being confident in your appearance also starts with your self-belief along with a bit of determination. You need to keep the negative thoughts about yourself at bay. Practice some boundaries until you don’t start feeling good about yourself. Most importantly, be patient.

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Beauty is subjective.

The first step is to be determined to turn your mindset. To affirm your mindset, you need to know that beauty is subjective. Everyone who has made you feel otherwise had some ulterior motive behind it. If someone looks down on you for your appearance, it shows their toxicity and manipulative behaviours.

It does not define you by any means. Many famous celebrities who are called “beautiful” were not considered beautiful at one time. Angeline Jolie was depressed for most of her teen life. She was extremely shy and was not very confident in her appearance.

Jessica Chastain is known as a beautiful woman now. In an interview, she confessed that her initial days in the movie business were not so good. She was rejected multiple times because of her looks. Oscar winner Meryl Streep was also rejected for the role in King Kong because of her looks.

Titanic fame Kate Winslet was called fat and ugly by her teacher in school. Her drama teacher said that she would never get lead roles as an actress. She can go for character roles if she wants. Not only did her beauty come to light during the shoot of Titanic. But she was more than confident in posing naked.

Several years later, as a woman above 35, she did it again in The Reader. That means, her confidence did not move a little even after so many years.

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian have changed their appearance as per the latest trends. Because as the trend changes so does the definition of beauty. But you do not need to do it. Because you are gorgeous just the way you are.

Skincare is self-care.

One thing you can do to maintain the beauty you already have is to take care of yourself. Instead of following a set beauty standard of parameters for your face and body. Make sure you take care of yourself in the best ways possible.

Eat a healthy and complete diet. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It is your duty to keep it nourished and well. Similarly, your hair is also a part of your body. Therefore, you need to keep them lush and shiny.

A well-nourished diet can do half the job for you. You can protect your skin by applying sunscreen. Skincare has become a major market worth trillions of dollars. But skincare is not all about beauty. It is also about taking care of yourself. It is about spending time with yourself.

If you follow a vigorous skincare routine. You spend that time providing yourself the nourishment. It brings more confidence in you. It lets you have that self-love you so much deserve. Change your mindset to do just that.

Makeup is not to hide but to highlight.

A part of the population thinks make-up is there to hide flaws on your skin. But that is not true at all. First of all, the ones who are passionate about make-up know that make-up is an art form. It is about expressing yourself through this art.

If you ask any artist, they will tell you how to highlight the different aspects of your face. They will analyze your face and tell you how unique your features are. There are different techniques to highlight the different aspects and features of your face. And make-up as a science and art is filled with those techniques.

So, if you include make-up in your appearance. Do not take it as something that will hide your flaws. But consider it something that will highlight the features that are already pretty and makes you unique.

Looking flawless is an illusion.

Social media can make us believe that there are flawless skins and bodies. For generations, who have spent most of their lives off-screen, it is easier to know that real skin has textures, and does not remain the same through all decades of life.

But slowly, a different generation is growing up, mostly watching people through screens only. And that is why they think the real skin is flawless. Just like the ones they see through the lenses of their cameras. They need to understand the opposite.

If you belong to the previous generations, maximum screen time can distort your beliefs. It can make you doubt the little things that add character to your looks. You will start feeling inferior because of them and can go to the extent to change it. So many people already do and that is why everyone on Instagram looks the same.

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You are gorgeous in each step of change.

David Suh, a Los Angeles-based photographer, shared his experience with body image. He gained some weight during the last few weeks but confessed that he was in no hurry to lose it. Through one of his social media accounts, he mentioned that he is enjoying every change his body is going through.

He steps out of the shower and as a photographer clicks some selfies of his new body with a few extra pounds. He appreciates his round shoulders and chunky shoulder blades he appreciates his back and many other things. He added, that though gradually he is getting back to his previous weight. He still loves his body with each change.

And that is something important to learn for everyone. Specially, for the ones who are trying to change their bodies in any way. Do not go to the gym because you hate your body. Love yourself this way and the other ways too. No matter what changes your body goes through, it should not move your confidence in your appearance.

Positive expressions are highly underrated.

Many people confess the serious looks of models to be the most attractive. Some may say that mewing can make your face look less puffy and more chiseled. This way, you can show off your facial bones.

Although, that might be true for the fashion world. It is not true in the real world. In the real world, a genuine smile and positive expressions on your face make you more beautiful than a face with a frown.

This has been scientifically proven. Positive expressions on your face make you 10x more attractive than anyway. This subject is often missed in both classes, beauty and confidence. And that is why it becomes the most underrated aspect.

Most people collect material goods to improve their appearance. And that helps them to a certain extent. However, they forget that politeness, kindness, and positivity can take them to a different level in this game.

Good hygiene is the magic spell.

You can forget a person but you can never forget how did they make you feel. Similarly, you will never forget a person if they always smell pleasant. There is something about odor that registers in the memories of people. And can make someone or some time unforgettable.

This can only be achieved by following good hygiene. The best part is, it is the most minimalistic approach towards having confidence in your appearance. All you need to do is shower daily, wear clean clothes, and maintain your hygiene enough not to smell bad.

You can achieve that by using deodorants, using sweat patches, or keeping your underarms and the other crevices of your body hair-free. Having a clear face is also important. Keep your face pimple-free. If you keep a beard, maintain it with a cleaner cut.

Discover what makes you feel beautiful.

You will become more confident in your appearance when you feel beautiful. During your adult life, you might have had days when you felt comparatively more confident. What special or different did you do on these days?

Did you wear your favorite dress? Did you feel light after a heavy workout? Did you feel confident because of the glow of your skin? Or you were simply feeling fresh and powerful. You need to discover what makes you feel beautiful. What makes you feel most confident?

It can be a certain hairstyle, posture, clothing, accessories, or mood. Once you discover it, all you need to do is to abide by it. It can change over time, and that is how you know you are evolving as a personality.

Fall in love with yourself and the world will fall in love with you.

All the tips mentioned above are essential. But something equally important is how you perceive yourself. That is why initially you need to start working on your mindset. And think positively about yourself.

If you are heavily dependent on external validation, it may never be enough for you. Wear something, because you love wearing it. Not because you get compliments when you wear it.

You need to keep reminding yourself, that the world will only fall in love with you once you fall in love with yourself. And you can do it by exploring yourself and building your personality. By Becoming the best version inside out.

Also read: 8 things to know about yourself.

Conclusion.

It is easier to become confident once you are determined to do it. You need to be careful enough and be disciplined to follow all the things mentioned above.

Once you get the ball rolling towards achieving the confidence. You will find the rest of the path much easier than before.

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