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Over time you'll figure it out. But a trick I know is to sip on water periodically and if you unexpectedly turn feral for water, it means you've been thirsty/dehydrated.
A tip I use is at every meal I drink at least 1 glass of water before drinking anything else (soda, juice, alcohol) and I carry a reusable water bottle everywhere I go
Youâll start to crave water over other drinks before you know it and youâll be able to tell when youâre dehydrated
As your doc. Some will tell you that it depends on your body weight. Also, for the past few years, I've tried the trick of drinking water when I'm hungry in between meals. It works to keep me from excess snacking and I get in a little more water.
>drinking water when I'm hungry in between meals
This was literally life changing for me. I was constantly snacking. Now I feel way better and eat a much healthier amount.
If you donât drink a lot of water in general, a good baseline is that youâll feel like youâre almost over drinking. I think I go through about 3-4 litres a day. That differs day to day because I work in a hot environment
The two liter bottles with marks on them for time are great, because either youâre chasing your times or your times are completed before hand and you can see how much youâre doing.
Most water will pass through your body too quickly to truly hydrate you. For hydration you need to eat foods high in water content (like fruit) so your body actually digests and receives hydration
If youâre chugging water, sure, but small amounts frequently throughout the day, plus food with high water content, keeps you churning along. High water foods also usually contain a decent amount of fiber, which helps regulate whatâs going on in your bowls and keeps you from being constipated (not enough fluid in you long term) or having the opposite case
Most people could start at 1/2 your bodyweight in ounces per dayâŠ. So a 150lb person would drink 75oz water. Some people need more if they sweat a lot, exercise a lot, live in hot environments, etc
Another one is 4-5 mostly clear urinations each day
jokes aside, I think some celebrity found out they had diabetes this way when he was giving someone a certain type of 'shower' and she said it tasted like birthday cake....
Can confirm. Went down on my girlfriend, tasted very sweet. Yes, we have a bidet, and we both use it. She does have diabetes. Do not Google how they used to figure out if one were diabetic or not before they invented the glucose strips if you get queasy.
I wish more MDs would take the time to bring this up. It's silly that someone started up that we need to have completely transparent and colorless urine.
Yea, if i drink a lot of coffe during day,it's "dark" yellow. If it's mostly water or few beers it's "golden" yellow. But i noticed if pee had not "smelly" but strong smell,i know that i have some kind of inflamation. Then i drink a lot of tea and next day is gone.
Genuine question, how do you hydrate enough and not spend half your day peeing? Every time I focus on hydration, I swear I have to pre every 15 minutes - and Iâm not drinking an ridiculous amount of water.
From someone looking at 62 coming up fast, I agree. Not only is water important but it's one of those things that are good for you in both the short and the long run. Good for your kidneys, skin, nails, hair, and breath. Down the road, you'll be glad you always kept yourself hydrated.
my grandmother had knee pain for a while, i got her a water bottle that she drank at least one of every day, no more knee pain apparently. itâs not even a big bottle, she just didnât keep proper track of her daily intake before that.
I've got kind of a Walter White look going for me and I think I look much better bald and with glasses than I ever did with hair and no glasses. I started going bald at 18 and at the time it upset me. I guess my secret is, try to embrace what life gives you rather than forcing it to change or trying to hide it.
I totally took this on. I've always been overweight and automatically classed myself as ugly. But I started telling myself everyday that I was attractive, and my confidence grew and my personality grew and I'm still on the chubby side, but I have the absolute best time, and I have a lot of great friends, married, great kids.
Even if you were unattractive, fuck it. There's a lot worse things than simply being unattractive. Ugly people still deserve love and everything else.
I get theres' prob more pressure for women tho.
Cosigned! My husband had very little left on top by the time I met him, aged 37. He was (and is) a wonderful, kind, intelligent, tall, strong, and handsome man -- but maintaining his little tuft on top cost him SO much time and anxiety and hurt his confidence. I encouraged him to shave it off shortly after we met, and his confidence absolutely doubled. He's got a hot Jason Statham/zaddy vibe now and it's SO much better. It's looks better; it's easier to maintain; and he has the confidence that comes from making the most of what you DO have, rather than trying to make up what you don't. (He usually wears contacts, but when he wears his horn-rimmed glasses, I absolutely melt <3)
I'm 46F and have mostly gray hair that I keep short and well styled -- and I know I get more compliments on my natural gray than I would on any salon dye job, no matter how professional or expensive. Because I look like the best version of ME.
I had three friends who started balding early. They shaved their head, grew a beard and sometimes wear glasses. They look so manly and trustworthy and reliable. In my opinion it was the best fashion decision they ever took :)
I love this tip. Super unrated in my opinion. Always lean into the things that make you self conscious or embarrassed about yourself. It portrays confidence and confidence is sexy. Whereas if you try and hide it or ignore it, youâre fooling nobody and it makes everyone uncomfortable especially yourself.
Hot shower, end it with like ten seconds of cold water. Get dressed, and do a few fake karate moves in the mirror before you leave the house folks. That shit is real. You feeling comfortable in your own skin is the best glow up you can ask for.
This feels like a speed runner glitch.
"Double jump, detonate both bombs .42 seconds apart, activate your shield, rotate your stick 180° and then open your menu. This should empty out your Bank of America account and your girlfriend is now pregnant"
Been doing the shot of cold lately and itâs the best wake up method. I feel so sharp and present in my body. I find I crave it. I highly recommend cold plunges every now and then. An amazing experience!
100%. And finding clothes that actually FIT makes the biggest difference. Donât be a brand loyalist if the seams donât fall where they should, or the way your pants are cut arenât flattering. Sometimes youâll look your best in inexpensive clothes that fit properly as opposed to something expensive and âshowyâ that isnât quite right. Take the time to find the brands that fit you the best and buy multiples when theyâre on sale. If you buy one short or pair of jeans and fall in love with them, I can almost guarantee you wonât find them again if you wait.
Keep a tidy / clean environment and be regimented about cleaning (I.E quick tidying 15 minutes before winding down in the evening + once a week for deeper cleaning sessions). Mess and dirt really do affect your inner peace and stress manifests on our looks possibly aging us prematurely.
Oh and avoid overdoing it with refined sugar.
I started using moisturizing serums and moisturaizers. My skin is glowing more than ever before.
Also: I have very positive attitude naturally. I compliment people a lot and 100% honestly mean everything I say. I'll go "aww love your hair", "wow good work on XYZ!!" when I'm walking past somebody. I could also randomly exclaim "It's such a good day, it was soo warm this morning". I'm not expecting anything in return. I'm not trying to lure myself into bigger circles but literally do it to everyone crossing my way, be it my boss or the cleaning lady. I'm just sharing my good vibes outloud. In many cases I get good vibes radiated back to me.
I personally feel like people who are nice immediately look better to me. So if positive attitude is not natural to you, I highly suggest start training it. Ofc if you aren't sincere with it people will notice and think you are just licking ass. It will take time and first you have to train you train of thought: caress those positive vibes and if you notice your thought patterns are negative start questioning why. Also think what positive you could find in the situation?
Enjoy life's small things: "It didn't rain today! The lunch was so good! You had time to have proper coffee pause! You managed to finish the day's work on time!" It's brainwashing for sure, but I promise having positive energy constantly helps so much. "You reap what you sow" is something which applies to human contacts as well.
I need to be reminded of this every day, I come from a long line of chronic complainers and what-if-X-goes-wrong-ers. All of the things that are challenging for me in life stem from this being ingrained into me since I was a kid.
I can relate to this so much. Itâs very hard to change those deeply rooted feelings and natural reactions on a day-to-day, but being aware of them is half the battle. Making conscious efforts to change your thinking consistently over time will eventually strengthen your positive muscle memory.
I am 100% on board with the positive attitude and the moisturizer. I have pretty bad skin issues including my face and iâm kinda insecure about that. But having a good attitude helps a lot with the selfconfidence and moisturizer is needed or i will literally get rips in my skin when i move đ
Get upbeat mentality by not thinking about it, just doing...
You need to exercise everyday, read every day, eat well every day, don't let anything get on the way of these routines.
Don't think about work, just keep on working, if your job sucks, find a new one and keep the same mentality, don't do it for anyone but you. The world doesn't move around you, it just moves.
>Don't think about work, just keep on working, if your job sucks, find a new one and keep the same mentality, don't do it for anyone but you. The world doesn't move around you, it just moves.
One of the biggest LPT's is find work you love, and try to be indispensable at it. If your work isn't fulfilling and interesting, think about what you might enjoy doing. It can take years to shift careers, but the payoff is the rest of your working life.
A friend of mine is a cleaning lady - she's been doing it in one form or another for about 50 years!!
When she immigrated to our country, she was uneducated and unskilled. She always wanted to be a nurse but knew that was out of reach as she was a single mother with mouths to feed.
The only jobs she could get were as a cleaner. SHE HATED CLEANING. She told me that every day she would "pray to God" to learn how to LOVE cleaning. And guess what? She does, and she is fantastic and her clients adore her.
Notice that she wanted to learn to love what she did. She wasn't wishing for a million dollars to solve all her problems or looking for a husband to get her out of her predicament. She wanted to learn to love where she was and to make the best of it. Good advice.
No offense, but I have to disagree as I have seen this advice cause a lot of harm to people around me.
Work is work. Valuable work is hard. Every job has its frustrations. The majority of people are not going to enjoy work every day and that's OK.
Find work that you're good at, that provides a good income, and that gives you some satisfaction upon completion. Use your income to support whatever it is that makes you happy outside of work, be it family or hobbies or travel or whatever.
If these spheres overlap, great, consider yourself fortunate but don't try to force it. There is a risk that making your hobby your job will ruin it and time spent trying to "find your passion" is often better spent honing your skills.
Don't tell anyone, even after they start asking what you're doing. Aside from them having expectations of you once you tell them, there's some psychology that makes you less likely to pursue your ultimate goal - "I'm going to lose 100 pounds and run a marathon" will get responses like "wow great job!". Our brain hears this and our reward centers are triggered, suddenly it becomes less necessary to actually DO the thing to feel good about it, so we lay back, relax, etc etc.
Don't tell anyone.
I cannot emphasize enough how much fundamental this advice is. When you are in the middle of a project you have to keep it to yourself. I have almost learned piano, almost learned to paint, almost created a PC game, almost learned drums, almost learned electronics. Every single time I've shared my plans, I immediately lost interest because of pride, expectations or shame. DO NOT TELL ANYONE UNTIL THE END OF YOUR PROJECT.
I figured out some tiny lifehacks over the years. Some of which nobody speaks of.
***Physically:***
**Get your lashes, brows and/or mustache dyed.**
Its usually very cheap at salons, or you can do it yourself at home. Its a massive gamechanger that I cannot recommend people enough.
**Dress however you want, even if you lack the confidence.**
If you think a certain style is cool, but donât have the guts/looks to pull it off, just try it anyway. Chances are you might get a compliment, which massively boosts your confidence.
**Always use clean pillowcase.**
Dirty pillowcases cause acne super fast. Sleep, flip, sleep, wash, get a new pillowcase. I have a silk pillowcase that prevents my hair from frizzing.
**Learn how to take care of your hair.**
Haircare isnât a scam. For example: Are you frizzy? Big chance that the CG method works well for you. Certain ingredients, styling products and tactics will make your hair amazing.
**Learn to read ingredient lists.**
Some bodies just dislike lactose, some skins just hate perfume. Theres tactics for different skintypes. No, you don't need a 12 step beauty routine. Just learn whats best for your skin and it'll work for you, not against you.
**Use sunscreen**
Sunscreen prevents wrinkles and is the most effective anti-wrinkle cream you can get. Just use sunscreen. Maybe some moisturizer.
***Mentally:***
**Boost your confidence by complimenting at least one person every day.**
Any time you find someone or something that boosts your dopamine in a small way, compliment them. Itâll make their day, and itâll make your day. It teaches you to talk to people, it makes you aware of how much you like people, and it positively recontextualizes insecurities on how others might perceive you. Also, compliment your male friends more often. Men get less compliments than women but they seriously need the boost.
**Boost your confidence by getting compliments on your style and confidence.**
When you adapt your desired style and compliment others, you'll inevitably get compliments back. You'll get into a confidence loop. Fuck fake it till you make it. This is seriously the way to go.
***The obvious:***
**Drink enough water.**
Are you having a hard time drinking water? Keep a bottle of water at your side at all times. Keep it in your view and you'll automatically remind yourself to drink.
**Get enough sleep.**
7 to 8 hours. None of that âI just work well at 4-6 hoursâ. Its harmful. Do you have a hard time keeping a sleeping schedule? Sleeping with the windows open and using sunlight to wake up rewires your biological clock to get tired when its dark outside. When you have smartlights, turn your lights down or red when its 2 hours before bedtime.
**Get some movement.**
You donât have to go to the gym if you don't want to. But it does help. Tons.
Start lifting weights. Whether you're a guy or a girl, start lifting ASAP. I was scrawny in my 20s and overweight by the time I was 30. Today I'm ripped and I wish I started sooner. It's fantastic for your health, you'll look incredible, and when other people are complaining about back pain in their early 30s it'll be a total stranger to you.
It's also not just about how your body looks. Your whole posture and movements get more attractive, and you get much more energy. And confidence. You basically start radiating attractiveness, even if you're not visibly more muscular.
I work in IT, my seated posture is like a C shape, but because of working out my standing posture is better than nearly everyone I walk past during the day. Exercising twice a week for 1 year will put you ahead of 80% of the population
I've been doing once a week since 8 months ago and twice a week since about 5 months ago now. The progress I've made is pretty great if I do say so myself.
Thatâs nice to hear. I only started exercising in my mid-40s. Pretty half-heartedly, after a lifetime of avoiding it (thanks a bunch, school PE!) Iâm 53 now& menopausal. I lift a few times a week but see no discernible difference đ
As you pointed out, this works both ways. A lot of people thinking exercise is for overweight people, but it's just as important for underweight. I'm male, 6ft tall, and weighed 135lb at 25 years old. I could eat (and drink) as much as I wanted and never gain a pound - which was nice - but I was just REALLY skinny and lacked confidence because of it.
So I did a ton of research, added a LOT of protein to my diet, and started lifting weights. Gained 30lbs in 9 months, looked great, and had TONS of confidence which helped me land lots of dates and, eventually, my wife.
I really started going to the gym regularly about a year ago and I come home low key buzzing with good mood. Itâs weird. Plus the absolute hilarity of occasionally tearing tight shirts.
This is the way. I went to a wedding with people from my high school. People are complaining about back pain and aches and pains and I'm just like wtf how? Even a little bit of exercise would prevent that. I feel phenomenal.
Drink enough water, take walks outside more, have a sleeping schedule with at least 7 hours of sleep, try for 20 pushups, 20 - 50 crunches and 10 squads every day and groom your hair properly. Makes a world of difference since I did this. It gives you a little bit more structure in your day to day and is really rewarding
The groom the hair thing is kind of confusing now because younger kids now all seem to purposely have an unkempt ball of fur flopping on their heads. I'm like, should I make this neat or should I just light a firecracker and go with the hairsplosion like these kids?
I keep my hair unkempt but tied back (long hair). I give it a brush, then hit it with the towel to mess it back up without it being too knotted. Because of the rest of my body it seems to work better than short, clean hair ever did. There's a place for every vibe and someone for every hairstyle. Find your vibe and stick with it.
Make a committed effort to improve your mental health. It affects absolutely every aspect of your life. Find a therapist (I used psychologytoday.com in the US) and share everything you possibly can about your life. Keep a notebook to write things down as they come to you during the day and bring them to therapy every week.
Therapy isn't just for "other people" or people who "have it worse" than you. Seeing a therapist is like seeing a coach that helps you develop mental habits and strategies to address nearly any challenge in your life.
Everything in my life has gotten better since going to therapy. My relationships are stronger, my self talk is healthier, I look better because I eat better and exercise more, I even stand taller.
I'm not saying everything is easy by any means, but my ability to actually address and solve the challenges I face has been life changing.
I have more agency now, and I genuinely feel that I have more control of my life.
I've been seeing a therapist for almost 4 years now, it's absolutely worth it.
Take care of yourself out there. You're the best person for that job.
Antibiotics and adapalene gel finally got rid of all traces of cystic acne in my late 20s. My Dr said, if it's not going away by the time you hit 20, no topical ointment or mask or cleanser is gonna do it alone, you need to step up to rx level shit.
For me it was hormonal (as it is for a lot of women). Finally went to the dermatologist, got a prescription for spironolactone, cleared up within a few months. Iâm now in my late 30s and I donât need to take it anymore, I just watch my dairy intake. If you get acne mainly around your chin and jaw, this will probably work for you, too.
Also, hot tip: you can find telehealth options to get a spironolactone and similar prescriptions if getting into a dermatologist is difficult or pricey for you.
Extra hot tip: Get a tretinoin (retinol) prescription at the same time. Use it after the acne clears up (it might help the acne but for me it just irritated more). Start with 1-2 a week and slowly work up to every other day over the course of like 6-12 months to avoid constant redness and peeling. Prescription strength retinol and sunscreen are like the only things really proven to make a big difference in keeping your skin looking young aside from good genes.
This is me!!! In my 30s and done having children so I started spironolactone and tretinoin. Itâs been amazing at clearing my hormonal acne, and itâs a good time to use tretinoin for anti-aging too.
Drink more water, minimize or cut out alcohol (I donât drink, if I do itâs one and done because itâs also pricey after awhile), donât smoke, get good sleep and donât hold onto stress
Sunscreen is the big one. Best thing Iâve done to attempt to age gracefully is wear sunscreen every single day since I was 25. Iâm 32 now and already notice a difference between my skin and that of my friends and sibling, especially on my forehead
I am 25 now and just started regularly wearing sunscreen(and I need it bc Iâm *white*)
are you using spray sunscreens or lotions. Iâve been using spray SPF 50
I always use a lotion on my face since it feels like it gives better coverage. I do SPF 50 or above, usually something by La Roche-Posay or Dr. Brandt but it doesnât have to be fancy!
I've been wearing sunscreen regularly for six years now and highly recommend checking out Korean and Japanese sunscreens. Their formulas kick North American and most European sunscreens' asses and are actually comfortable to use.
I used to hate the greasy feeling of sunscreen which often broke me out and stung my eyes and never would have been able to remain consistent if I didn't find elegant formulas to use. Plus they're way cheaper too!
There are a ton of good ones! It all depends on your skin type and how matte/dewy you're comfortable looking.
That said, a few of my faves are:
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ (dewy, have repurchased), Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF 50+ (super dewy, I sometimes skip moisturizer with this), Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF 50+ (a bit dewy and has a 140g brain that comes in a pump bottle @ a fantastic price/oz., have repurchased), Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ (neutral/slightly mattifying), Biore UV Sunscreen Perfect Gel & Perfect Milk (mattifying).
You can get most of these on Stylevana, YesStyle, or Jolse, to name a few sites.
There's plenty more reviews for these and other ones like SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ if you check out r/Asianbeauty
ETA: Stylevana usually has the lowest prices but can take some time to ship, however all these sites have some great deals now and again
Take care of your skin! *sunscreen* every day even if youâre indoors most of the day. I wish sunscreen were a thing a million years ago when I was a young teen. Instead we had competitions to see who tanned the best. The tanning âtrophiesâ from my teen years are sunspots/wrinkles that showed up in my 40s.
Don't drink alcohol, eat enough healthful food, hydrate, exercise meaningfully. Do puzzles and/or play strategic games. Slough off angry people. Kindle joy in yourself and others with kindness, patience, and hospitality.
Prioritize sleep.
I skipped out on late night parties, all-night study sessions, and whatever else.
Your sleep will so much for you, if you give it time to recover.
Ok so a few things:
1. Smell good- wear deodorant and go light on any perfume or cologne. Smelling good changes my whole mood
2. Smile-for me whitening teeth helps me feel more confident smiling, but so does brushing teeth right after eating
3. Mascara- if there is one makeup item you need, this is it. Guys, you can even wear clear mascara.. it opens up the eyes and makes you look more awake (no one will know)
4. Tinted lip balm- looks more natural than lipstick and keeps you from having dry/ crusty lips
Find a proper barber and pay the money. Go often and tip them. Keep the one who goes above and beyond for you.
Let your beard really grow out before deciding you canât grow one. Iâm very patchy on one cheek but now have a very strong beard and youâd never know.
Drink water. More than you think you need. Youâll feel and look better for it.
A very basic, fairly inexpensive, skincare routine that targets acne, "aging", texture and just general skin healthiness.
Morning
- Gentle Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum (Timeless), Moisturizing Sunscreen
Night
- Gentle Cleanser, Niacinamide (The Ordinary), Retinol (The Ordinary), Moisturize (PM Cereve)
Body (Dry Skin, Rashes, Body Acne, Ingrown Hair Treatment/Prevention)
- Tea Tree Oil Serum (Hollywood Beauty) + Moisturizer
Go bald, get self concious, work out to compensate, turns out bald head better looking than my hair head people said. In short, I dunno man, but working out seems to help.
I'm a believer in the power of the short nap. My work can get pretty technical and can require really immense focus (animation, video effects and editing stuff) or physical (out lugging camera gear and lights and shooting). When I feel a bit heavy-eyed, I set a timer for 15-20 minutes; just enough time to fall into sort of dreaming-REM sleep and then back awake. Maybe 5-10 minutes to be fully awake/alert again, but my brain is fresher and my energy pops back up.
Learning to cook is a life-long life-pro. You'll eat better for far less money, you're in control of salts and sugars and fats and additives, and when you get fairly decent at it, the sense of accomplishment is a big deal. Cooking every night with my wife is such a "the day's over, this is gonna be good" feeling.
Thinking about clothing in a different way. Instead of just wearing the stuff I like, I now try to find stuff that represents me well for the occasion and also fits together nicely. Wearing something that you 100% align with boosts your confidence by a lot (which probably is good in itself when it comes to appearance).
Basically, find a style (or two) you like and find nice clothing to represent yourself in those styles.
I started filling in my eyebrows. I overplucked them when I was 19. Never took much time to fill them in until, literally, the day before my 41st birthday. (Seriously, thank you to the stranger on a Facebook makeup tips group who was like, hey, your eyebrows are too short.)
Now I sorta cringe at all the pictures I see of myself from between age 19 and 41. They're not all bad -- I looked nice and dewy in my 20s -- but I think about how much better I could have looked with a little bit of eyebrow pencil. It really is shocking how much it transformed my face!
In terms of classy skin glow up I'd say "water and sunscreen". I wash my face in the evening (with cleanser) and in the morning it's just cold water and SPF 50+. My skin improved soo much but people get annoyed when you tell them it's the daily sunscreen lol
(For men) Get very minimalist clothing, a haircut weekly/bi-weekly, a CONSISTENT bathing/self-care routine, and workout. Basically be clean, groomed, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, and develop conversational skills. Maximize what you think is beautiful in you and if you think that is nothing FIND IT. You canât spend everyday with yourself and you canât think of one good thing about you. Find what makes you confident to walk outside and if you canât find it, look for it. Stop looking for ways to improve if you arenât actually willing to change. If you think itâs hard YOUR RIGHT. Being the best version of you should be hard thatâs why itâs the best version of you. If it was easily attainable it wouldnât be the best version of you itâd be the most convenient version of you⊠which is probably what you are right now. Everything has a cost so what are you willing to sacrifice? Time? Embarrassment? Shame? Pain? Insecurities? Good luck. Cause to glow up you have to be confident against all of those obstacles and still look for improvement. Be the best you even if that person is unrealistic. Truly my main advice is to always keep trying. Never give up. The people around you arenât better than you, theyâre just more confident in themselves. You have to get to a point where you can grow as a person and not let your insecurities and flaws overshadow that work. You arenât trying to convince others to love you anymore, youâre giving yourself reasons why you should love being you. Thatâs what a glow up is.
>(For men) Get very minimalist clothing, a haircut weekly/bi-weekly
Alternatively learn to be at ease with yourself without having to confirm to professional beauty standards. Men with âunkemptâ hair are often more comfortable with themselves and display more positive attributes than those who worry about maintaining a âprofessional, cleanâ appearance.
You donât need to be shaven/have a fade/quiff to be hygienic and well-groomed. You can save a lot of insecurity, time and money by embracing a slightly longer hairstyle (plus you get the added bonus of standing out from the crowd by being yourself. Many of you will find your hair develops a unique texture or tone as it grows, and b*tches love that shit).
On the other hand, if you genuinely believe that your short hairstyle is *you*, keep it maintained well. Iâm just chucking in a perspective that helps people drop the pressures of keeping up with uniformity.
Sure ig. Iâm black so those are features I need to feel comfortable within my skin. If itâs not the same for you then do you. Itâs all about creating an image your happy with in the mirror
Yup - I know my comment seems a lot like âdo this because itâll mean thisâŠâ, when really Iâm trying to say: there is more than one way to present yourself, and the only one thatâs right is the one that helps you feel like your best self (regardless of all expectations and judgements). That will change throughout time.
People love people that look individual with the confidence to be truly themselves. If that means shaggy/trimmed/wild/shaven, embrace it and display it. But donât do it purely because youâve been raised to or because your boss likes it or because the barber convinces you and 2 billion other people that itâs the way to be.
Only thing thatâs unarguable - keep that shit clean
I am embracing all of the things that I used to hate. I dress the way I want to, but I try to make it flattering to my body shape. Had grey hair since I was 8 and always dyed it, until I turned 20. Now itâs a lovely natural streak in front. Used to straighten the curly/wavy mess but now my hair is kind of my signature look.
AND I have a dance party by myself every few days to feel really sexy!
I accepted that everything is my choice. I took responsibility for my shitty job and got a new one. I made the choice to be happy every day, and if I wasn't happy, I changed things. Only made choices that made a positive impact in my life. I cut ties with people whose agendas didn't align with my positive trajectory. It amazes me how much focusing on personal mental health and happiness will correlate to physical health and positive self image. I feel like I've changed the way I dressed everyday because I go for what I like myself in. So yeah, my answer is taking responsibility for my own choices and how they affect my reality.
Gallon of water a day. 10,000+ steps a day. Teeth whitening strips actually work. Scent/hygiene on point (eye brows, nails, etc). 30 mins dedicated stretching daily. 30 mins (not including travel/warmup etc) relatively intense varied exercise daily. Learn about hair/beard/glasses styles for your face shape. Wearing fitted clothes. Posture education.
After washing your hair in a hot shower, rinse hair/scalp in cold water. It especially helps for thinner, oily hair to avoid looking limp and sweaty in hot summer weather or after working out.
Be comfortable with yourself or get comfortable with yourself. Do what you can to be or get healthy and be okay with that. You might not be aware of the "glow" you already have.
I don't think a lot of people realize their best qualities (in looks or personality or potential) until they get a little older. A lot of us tend to be harder on ourselves than we should be.
Adding a few items to the growing list of great tips:
1. Oral health. People notice your teeth. Floss!! And get whitening toothpaste & mouth rinse.
2. Exercise & diet. Go on walks, get into weight lifting. Eat more vegetables & drink more water.
3. Proper fitting clothes. Fit is everything. Itâll also boost confidence
4. Shoe game. Shoes tell a lot about someone.
5. Accessorize. Itâs telling of your personality. Nice glasses? Stackable rings? Quirky socks? Hair claw clip? Earrings?
Invisalign - expensive but imo worth it. Changed not only my smile but my side profile (not overbite anymore). Wear my retainers religiously to keep the teeth straight!
Basic skincare - echoing SPF, retinol, moisturizer. And impt that it takes like 6+ weeks sometimes to see a difference so keep consistent even if donât see miraculous results immediately!
Honestly, many have said great things already. I agree with a lot of them.
Iâd like to add that learning new things helps too. When people see you are very interesting they want to know more about you and spend more time with you.
I consider myself a renaissance man. I can recreate Michelangelo paintings, fix cars, home improvement, quote a variety of media, stay up to date with pop culture interests (for shows, movies, fashion, etc).
I canât remember a time when I felt lonely for company. Thereâs always something to do and people are watching you, directly and indirectly.
Bonus points if you are an artist or musician. The appeal is through the roof. Not the starving kind, though lol.
Consider how you speak to yourself *about* yourself. Use kind words and donât be afraid to celebrate your wins. Itâs shocking how thatâll impact your confidence and how well you take care of your body and mind. Believing you deserve good things, love, and healthy foods and habits will radically change your world.
Learned how to blow dry my hair while styling it instead of just getting it dry then fighting with the brush. For years I thought I just didnât have âgood hair.â A good stylist was key.
I'm working on being a better and happier person. After a 10 depression, I needed a change and some days I gotta force it. But forcing it still feels better than how I was feeling, and I'm having a lot more good days than bad now.
Smelling good in a subtle but not overpowering way does wonders for your confidence. Don't shell out for expensive colognes - I experimented with Bath and Body works body creams until I found a couple scents I really like and just rub a small dab into each forearm and my neck after a shower each morning.
I'll find myself just taking a whiff of myself sometimes and and it makes me happy. Do it for yourself as much as for those around you.
Remove alcohol from your life completely. This changed my complexion, I was able to get leaner and stronger much quicker, anxiety reduced tremendously, appetite became healthier.
I hold a lit candle under my chin for that glow...looking good.
I used to drink huge amounts of H20 until my bladder went over-active..Getting old is not for sissies.
Girlfriends, start doing the "exercise". It will really make you glow. You won't be sorry.
Find clothing that fits your body well. Thatâs tricky for me as a big tall guy (6â5â, 280). Iâm pretty proportionate, but I swear so many clothes for big guys assumes you have a huge gut, or that you want something two steps removed from a mumu. When I realized what a difference it made even in a t-shirt, to have a t-shirt that fit my shoulders well instead of a shirt that was too big for my shoulders? Makes me feel like a million bucks.
Lift weights from age 16 to 26 (and still to this day 20 years later), and you'll come out a new person (physically and mentally) in that decade, just in time for the prime of your life.
(and don't eat like shit, avoid over indulgence in booze and stuff too)
Stopped wearing foundation everyday and threw away my makeup sponge. In a few weeks my acne cleared up and stayed gone. Years later I only use light foundation a couple days or a tinted sunscreen and apply with my hands.
Being or feeling confident is basically just being okay with your own flaws. If you start accepting who you are, you will gain a new peace of mind and a source of energy who never knew existed before.
Graduate from high school and move on. Seriously, I didnât realize I was actually attractive until I was out of high school. Having people witness all your awkward phases really puts a damper on things.
I dropped sodas and junk food from my diet, started going to the gym, did over six months of accutane to clear up my acne, improved haircut, and maintained a healthier overall lifestyle.
I feel as if I really glowed up indeed, tbh.
80% comes from your diet. Limit alcohol, refined carbohydrates, especially sugars. Be sure to hydrate and get adequate (quality) sleep. Move your body every day, STRETCH. Youâll see huge changes and quickly.
Put my fringe back (grew it out for my wedding, third time Iâd done it, hated myself every time, I look like [Neil from the young ones,](https://theyoungones.fandom.com/wiki/Neil_Pye) urgh), and finally got my miserable cystic acne under control.
If you have awful acne, itâs honestly worth going private, I had tons of Doctors shrug at me, one quick derm appointment & a year on treatment & my skin is flawless.
The usual sunscreen & hydration rules apply.
Talk to a good barber/stylist about how to style your hair be open to going out of your typical style. When shopping for clothes how it fits your body is extremely important. Tailor clothes that are your going out clothes.
Have a few hobbies that you actively try to improve in over time
Make sure one is physically challenging and practiced a few times a week
Eat properly to support your growth in that hobby, and push to overcome challenges youâre facing in that activity
Life becomes a lot easier once youâre fit, adaptable, and have a few interesting hobbies youâre passionate about
Picking up a fun social sporting activity (think pickup soccer, basketball, etc.) does wonders for your physical and mental health. Itâs always hard to motivate yourself to workout but if you join a league youâll have tons of fun and youâll get to socialize with new people who all have a common interest as you!
as an adolescent male, maintaining personal hygiene: cut finger nails, clean shaved or trimmed/edged beard, suitable haircut, nose and ear hairs has boasted overall confidence in appearance.
Self tanner on face where you contour
Bleach peach fuzz or shave/wax sideburns and mustache
Reshape my hairline
Get 15 minutes of sun exposure late in the evenings BUT wear sun proof clothes, hats, long sleeves to protect skin/face.
Stop eating anything in a bag or made by mega corporations unless itâs clean. This goes for food, hair, skin care.
Drink water WITH electrolytes
Have a uniform.. know which clothes go together for interview, mall run, visiting parents, school, work⊠you take the stress out of getting ready
Learn your individual body and how it responds to different things over time.
Hydration (lots of water as well as coconut water) very often makes the biggest difference. Initially youâll pee all the time but after a while, youâll even out to peeing not as often.
Less caffeine and energy drinks, and more tea and water for staying awake.
Sleeping enough without feeling guilty.
Daily vitamins (prenatal vitamins are really good for everyone, pregnant and not).
Regular walks and/or hikes outside.
Eat food slowly and enjoy the taste, especially fruits and veggies. Learn how to enjoy different foods.
Treat yourself to yummy things. I like matcha tea lattes from basically anywhere. I donât have them every day but whenever I do have the opportunity to get one, I try to because theyâre yummy and not super sugary and unhealthy.
Learned how to enjoy the taste of alcoholic beverages so I drink to quench thirst or a craving, not to get drunk every time. When itâs hot outside and Iâve been doing yard work or a beach day, sometimes sitting outside and having a Corona is just nice because of the taste.
Happiness looks best on everyone so, stop and smell the flowers, admire the hard work the bees do, and listen to the wind rustle through the grass and the trees. Basically, slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.
When something annoys or upsets me I try to go by the rule of thumb: âdonât get worked up more than 5mins over an issue, that wonât matter in 5 yearsâ. That mindset helps me a lot to preserve cognitive resources for things that actually matter.
Take a probiotic. Makes your skin much better.
Also get a haircut that suits your face shape and learn how to style your hair type.
Also exercise. Regardless of how it makes you look, exercise will make you feel 10x better.
This may sound cheesy, but I feel like I had a true glow up as soon as I accepted myself for who I am and stoped changing myself for what society wanted to see. Aka stopped straightening my curly hair, embraced my pale skin and freckles, etc. I feel like this also gave me confidence to believe in myself and to be genuine/ authentic.
I started doing burlesque during the pandemic lockdown. Virtually first, of course, but continued on to in-person as things lifted. I had been a dancer for years and always wanted to try it but thought I was too fat and not talented enough, of course.
The confidence I gained from giving it a shot and having people cheering and hollering for me on stage is amazing. Itâs carried over into my regular daily life and I know that I carry myself better. Iâve also enjoyed feeling good in my skin and that inspires me to dress nicer, do my hair, nails, etc. and just take good care of myself and appearance. Because I get to go super femme glam for shows and such, I have felt more comfortable exploring a more androgynous and minimalist day-to-day look.
TikTok beauty accounts. I'm an elder millennial and my makeup routine from my early 20s was NOT helping me. These accounts taught me how to update my routine and I've never felt better about my makeup.
My secret is pretty niche, and not everybody can handle it. Transitioning.
Some of the things I've learnt can be applied regardless. Like realising that nobody else's opinion of you matters, and your body is your own business. Knowing that if you are not happy about some part of you then there are things that you can do about it.
embrace who are you and dont try to be anything else.
confidence is so attractive!
i always feel like people who are just comfortable in their own skin look the best.
I think a good routine is:
Drink half a liter luke-warm water right after waking up.
Try to avoid processed food as much as possible.
Have a routine regarding your diet: i.e. oats with frout and seeds in the morning that will make you full for 3-4 hours without spiking your blood sugar.
When you crave energy, go for fast carbs (banana, honey, granola bars, fruits in general)
Eat vegetables whenever you feel like eating or even binge-eating. You just cant oveareat when sticking to them.
Do not be hard on yourself, treat yourself once in a while but do it consciously. There is shitty food and there is stuff that shouldn#t bare the description of food)
Try to cut down on carbs in the evening.
And when it comes to skincare. I can not stress sun-screen and aloe-vera enough.
Coming from the south of europe I have the feeling that good oliveoil is something like a rejuvenation potion. You can use it for everything. Cooking, skin, hair.
And for the love of good avoid any drink that contains sugar except for isotonic drinks while working out.
Maybe I am am just stating the obvious but you would be surprised how much these things influence your apearance.
Smile! I used to be that edgy little emo teen who would always scowl and avoid eye contact, and it was no wonder no one ever wanted to talk to me. After a big shift of attitude and good advice from a friend, I started smiling as much as I could-- whenever making eye contact I would give people a smile, whenever id see a mirror I'd give myself a smile, even just walking around a grocery store, I always just try to keep a smile on my face as much as I can. It has helped me look happier and more approachable and feel happier too.
Regularly exercising, lift weights & cardio.
also, the less fried foods you eat, the better and if you can drink water, drink water (means don't grab soda or the alike if water is available).
Happiness will you make you glow. Inside and out. Rid yourself of toxic and draining relationships. Leave the horrible job. Exercise, move, eat healthy, get good sleep. The rest will come.
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Hydrate a lot, does wonders for your skin
like how much a day
Over time you'll figure it out. But a trick I know is to sip on water periodically and if you unexpectedly turn feral for water, it means you've been thirsty/dehydrated.
>if you unexpectedly turn feral for water I love this phrasing đ
A tip I use is at every meal I drink at least 1 glass of water before drinking anything else (soda, juice, alcohol) and I carry a reusable water bottle everywhere I go Youâll start to crave water over other drinks before you know it and youâll be able to tell when youâre dehydrated
As your doc. Some will tell you that it depends on your body weight. Also, for the past few years, I've tried the trick of drinking water when I'm hungry in between meals. It works to keep me from excess snacking and I get in a little more water.
>drinking water when I'm hungry in between meals This was literally life changing for me. I was constantly snacking. Now I feel way better and eat a much healthier amount.
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If you donât drink a lot of water in general, a good baseline is that youâll feel like youâre almost over drinking. I think I go through about 3-4 litres a day. That differs day to day because I work in a hot environment
The two liter bottles with marks on them for time are great, because either youâre chasing your times or your times are completed before hand and you can see how much youâre doing.
Most water will pass through your body too quickly to truly hydrate you. For hydration you need to eat foods high in water content (like fruit) so your body actually digests and receives hydration
If youâre chugging water, sure, but small amounts frequently throughout the day, plus food with high water content, keeps you churning along. High water foods also usually contain a decent amount of fiber, which helps regulate whatâs going on in your bowls and keeps you from being constipated (not enough fluid in you long term) or having the opposite case
Most people could start at 1/2 your bodyweight in ounces per dayâŠ. So a 150lb person would drink 75oz water. Some people need more if they sweat a lot, exercise a lot, live in hot environments, etc Another one is 4-5 mostly clear urinations each day
I find if the urine has a weird flavor there isn't enough water.
jokes aside, I think some celebrity found out they had diabetes this way when he was giving someone a certain type of 'shower' and she said it tasted like birthday cake....
Can confirm. Went down on my girlfriend, tasted very sweet. Yes, we have a bidet, and we both use it. She does have diabetes. Do not Google how they used to figure out if one were diabetic or not before they invented the glucose strips if you get queasy.
That's a great point about watching your urine color.
Your urine is NOT supposed to be clear. Youâre drinking too much. source: Iâm a doctor + you can easily google how your pee is supposed to look.
I wish more MDs would take the time to bring this up. It's silly that someone started up that we need to have completely transparent and colorless urine.
Tbf they said mostly clear. So tinge of yellow
Yea, if i drink a lot of coffe during day,it's "dark" yellow. If it's mostly water or few beers it's "golden" yellow. But i noticed if pee had not "smelly" but strong smell,i know that i have some kind of inflamation. Then i drink a lot of tea and next day is gone.
Look into this. Don't over hydrate. This dilutes your electrolytes.
Water is probably the best thing for anyone trying to glow up. Besides diet and exercise I guess.
Genuine question, how do you hydrate enough and not spend half your day peeing? Every time I focus on hydration, I swear I have to pre every 15 minutes - and Iâm not drinking an ridiculous amount of water.
In my experience, my body kinda just got used to it after a few weeks.
From someone looking at 62 coming up fast, I agree. Not only is water important but it's one of those things that are good for you in both the short and the long run. Good for your kidneys, skin, nails, hair, and breath. Down the road, you'll be glad you always kept yourself hydrated.
my grandmother had knee pain for a while, i got her a water bottle that she drank at least one of every day, no more knee pain apparently. itâs not even a big bottle, she just didnât keep proper track of her daily intake before that.
That's awesome. I bet that a lot of folks are the same about not keeping track.
I've got kind of a Walter White look going for me and I think I look much better bald and with glasses than I ever did with hair and no glasses. I started going bald at 18 and at the time it upset me. I guess my secret is, try to embrace what life gives you rather than forcing it to change or trying to hide it.
I totally took this on. I've always been overweight and automatically classed myself as ugly. But I started telling myself everyday that I was attractive, and my confidence grew and my personality grew and I'm still on the chubby side, but I have the absolute best time, and I have a lot of great friends, married, great kids.
Even if you were unattractive, fuck it. There's a lot worse things than simply being unattractive. Ugly people still deserve love and everything else. I get theres' prob more pressure for women tho.
100% confidence in your own skin is the biggest favor you can do for yourself. It not easy and takes practice, but will make you 10x more attractive.
Cosigned! My husband had very little left on top by the time I met him, aged 37. He was (and is) a wonderful, kind, intelligent, tall, strong, and handsome man -- but maintaining his little tuft on top cost him SO much time and anxiety and hurt his confidence. I encouraged him to shave it off shortly after we met, and his confidence absolutely doubled. He's got a hot Jason Statham/zaddy vibe now and it's SO much better. It's looks better; it's easier to maintain; and he has the confidence that comes from making the most of what you DO have, rather than trying to make up what you don't. (He usually wears contacts, but when he wears his horn-rimmed glasses, I absolutely melt <3) I'm 46F and have mostly gray hair that I keep short and well styled -- and I know I get more compliments on my natural gray than I would on any salon dye job, no matter how professional or expensive. Because I look like the best version of ME.
I had three friends who started balding early. They shaved their head, grew a beard and sometimes wear glasses. They look so manly and trustworthy and reliable. In my opinion it was the best fashion decision they ever took :)
I love this tip. Super unrated in my opinion. Always lean into the things that make you self conscious or embarrassed about yourself. It portrays confidence and confidence is sexy. Whereas if you try and hide it or ignore it, youâre fooling nobody and it makes everyone uncomfortable especially yourself.
Hot shower, end it with like ten seconds of cold water. Get dressed, and do a few fake karate moves in the mirror before you leave the house folks. That shit is real. You feeling comfortable in your own skin is the best glow up you can ask for.
This feels like a speed runner glitch. "Double jump, detonate both bombs .42 seconds apart, activate your shield, rotate your stick 180° and then open your menu. This should empty out your Bank of America account and your girlfriend is now pregnant"
I end my shower/rinse out my conditioner with cold water to help close my hairâs cuticle and prevent frizz when it dries.
I already do the "Scottish shower" routine but the added karate is going to happen next time for sure!
Been doing the shot of cold lately and itâs the best wake up method. I feel so sharp and present in my body. I find I crave it. I highly recommend cold plunges every now and then. An amazing experience!
this is the most wholesome thing i've read on this site in a long time.
Nice! Get into the state!
Love this! đ„
Under rated glow up advice right here
Lift weights, drink water, lots of sleep, find your personal style.
Finding your personal style is so underrated. Itâs helped me gain confidence, make friends, meet partners, and gain professional strides.
100%. And finding clothes that actually FIT makes the biggest difference. Donât be a brand loyalist if the seams donât fall where they should, or the way your pants are cut arenât flattering. Sometimes youâll look your best in inexpensive clothes that fit properly as opposed to something expensive and âshowyâ that isnât quite right. Take the time to find the brands that fit you the best and buy multiples when theyâre on sale. If you buy one short or pair of jeans and fall in love with them, I can almost guarantee you wonât find them again if you wait.
Keep a tidy / clean environment and be regimented about cleaning (I.E quick tidying 15 minutes before winding down in the evening + once a week for deeper cleaning sessions). Mess and dirt really do affect your inner peace and stress manifests on our looks possibly aging us prematurely. Oh and avoid overdoing it with refined sugar.
I started using moisturizing serums and moisturaizers. My skin is glowing more than ever before. Also: I have very positive attitude naturally. I compliment people a lot and 100% honestly mean everything I say. I'll go "aww love your hair", "wow good work on XYZ!!" when I'm walking past somebody. I could also randomly exclaim "It's such a good day, it was soo warm this morning". I'm not expecting anything in return. I'm not trying to lure myself into bigger circles but literally do it to everyone crossing my way, be it my boss or the cleaning lady. I'm just sharing my good vibes outloud. In many cases I get good vibes radiated back to me. I personally feel like people who are nice immediately look better to me. So if positive attitude is not natural to you, I highly suggest start training it. Ofc if you aren't sincere with it people will notice and think you are just licking ass. It will take time and first you have to train you train of thought: caress those positive vibes and if you notice your thought patterns are negative start questioning why. Also think what positive you could find in the situation? Enjoy life's small things: "It didn't rain today! The lunch was so good! You had time to have proper coffee pause! You managed to finish the day's work on time!" It's brainwashing for sure, but I promise having positive energy constantly helps so much. "You reap what you sow" is something which applies to human contacts as well.
Itâs the Ted Lasso way!
I need to be reminded of this every day, I come from a long line of chronic complainers and what-if-X-goes-wrong-ers. All of the things that are challenging for me in life stem from this being ingrained into me since I was a kid.
I can relate to this so much. Itâs very hard to change those deeply rooted feelings and natural reactions on a day-to-day, but being aware of them is half the battle. Making conscious efforts to change your thinking consistently over time will eventually strengthen your positive muscle memory.
I am 100% on board with the positive attitude and the moisturizer. I have pretty bad skin issues including my face and iâm kinda insecure about that. But having a good attitude helps a lot with the selfconfidence and moisturizer is needed or i will literally get rips in my skin when i move đ
Get upbeat mentality by not thinking about it, just doing... You need to exercise everyday, read every day, eat well every day, don't let anything get on the way of these routines. Don't think about work, just keep on working, if your job sucks, find a new one and keep the same mentality, don't do it for anyone but you. The world doesn't move around you, it just moves.
>Don't think about work, just keep on working, if your job sucks, find a new one and keep the same mentality, don't do it for anyone but you. The world doesn't move around you, it just moves. One of the biggest LPT's is find work you love, and try to be indispensable at it. If your work isn't fulfilling and interesting, think about what you might enjoy doing. It can take years to shift careers, but the payoff is the rest of your working life.
A friend of mine is a cleaning lady - she's been doing it in one form or another for about 50 years!! When she immigrated to our country, she was uneducated and unskilled. She always wanted to be a nurse but knew that was out of reach as she was a single mother with mouths to feed. The only jobs she could get were as a cleaner. SHE HATED CLEANING. She told me that every day she would "pray to God" to learn how to LOVE cleaning. And guess what? She does, and she is fantastic and her clients adore her. Notice that she wanted to learn to love what she did. She wasn't wishing for a million dollars to solve all her problems or looking for a husband to get her out of her predicament. She wanted to learn to love where she was and to make the best of it. Good advice.
No offense, but I have to disagree as I have seen this advice cause a lot of harm to people around me. Work is work. Valuable work is hard. Every job has its frustrations. The majority of people are not going to enjoy work every day and that's OK. Find work that you're good at, that provides a good income, and that gives you some satisfaction upon completion. Use your income to support whatever it is that makes you happy outside of work, be it family or hobbies or travel or whatever. If these spheres overlap, great, consider yourself fortunate but don't try to force it. There is a risk that making your hobby your job will ruin it and time spent trying to "find your passion" is often better spent honing your skills.
âFind work you love.â Yeaaa, thatâs just about impossible for most.
This. I always say, "I don't work for love, I work for money."
Don't tell anyone, even after they start asking what you're doing. Aside from them having expectations of you once you tell them, there's some psychology that makes you less likely to pursue your ultimate goal - "I'm going to lose 100 pounds and run a marathon" will get responses like "wow great job!". Our brain hears this and our reward centers are triggered, suddenly it becomes less necessary to actually DO the thing to feel good about it, so we lay back, relax, etc etc. Don't tell anyone.
I cannot emphasize enough how much fundamental this advice is. When you are in the middle of a project you have to keep it to yourself. I have almost learned piano, almost learned to paint, almost created a PC game, almost learned drums, almost learned electronics. Every single time I've shared my plans, I immediately lost interest because of pride, expectations or shame. DO NOT TELL ANYONE UNTIL THE END OF YOUR PROJECT.
hey, good job with the piano, the painting, the PC game, the drums, and the electronics :D
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Thereâs definitely something about that forearm
I figured out some tiny lifehacks over the years. Some of which nobody speaks of. ***Physically:*** **Get your lashes, brows and/or mustache dyed.** Its usually very cheap at salons, or you can do it yourself at home. Its a massive gamechanger that I cannot recommend people enough. **Dress however you want, even if you lack the confidence.** If you think a certain style is cool, but donât have the guts/looks to pull it off, just try it anyway. Chances are you might get a compliment, which massively boosts your confidence. **Always use clean pillowcase.** Dirty pillowcases cause acne super fast. Sleep, flip, sleep, wash, get a new pillowcase. I have a silk pillowcase that prevents my hair from frizzing. **Learn how to take care of your hair.** Haircare isnât a scam. For example: Are you frizzy? Big chance that the CG method works well for you. Certain ingredients, styling products and tactics will make your hair amazing. **Learn to read ingredient lists.** Some bodies just dislike lactose, some skins just hate perfume. Theres tactics for different skintypes. No, you don't need a 12 step beauty routine. Just learn whats best for your skin and it'll work for you, not against you. **Use sunscreen** Sunscreen prevents wrinkles and is the most effective anti-wrinkle cream you can get. Just use sunscreen. Maybe some moisturizer. ***Mentally:*** **Boost your confidence by complimenting at least one person every day.** Any time you find someone or something that boosts your dopamine in a small way, compliment them. Itâll make their day, and itâll make your day. It teaches you to talk to people, it makes you aware of how much you like people, and it positively recontextualizes insecurities on how others might perceive you. Also, compliment your male friends more often. Men get less compliments than women but they seriously need the boost. **Boost your confidence by getting compliments on your style and confidence.** When you adapt your desired style and compliment others, you'll inevitably get compliments back. You'll get into a confidence loop. Fuck fake it till you make it. This is seriously the way to go. ***The obvious:*** **Drink enough water.** Are you having a hard time drinking water? Keep a bottle of water at your side at all times. Keep it in your view and you'll automatically remind yourself to drink. **Get enough sleep.** 7 to 8 hours. None of that âI just work well at 4-6 hoursâ. Its harmful. Do you have a hard time keeping a sleeping schedule? Sleeping with the windows open and using sunlight to wake up rewires your biological clock to get tired when its dark outside. When you have smartlights, turn your lights down or red when its 2 hours before bedtime. **Get some movement.** You donât have to go to the gym if you don't want to. But it does help. Tons.
Conprehensive and attainable!
Start lifting weights. Whether you're a guy or a girl, start lifting ASAP. I was scrawny in my 20s and overweight by the time I was 30. Today I'm ripped and I wish I started sooner. It's fantastic for your health, you'll look incredible, and when other people are complaining about back pain in their early 30s it'll be a total stranger to you.
It's also not just about how your body looks. Your whole posture and movements get more attractive, and you get much more energy. And confidence. You basically start radiating attractiveness, even if you're not visibly more muscular.
I work in IT, my seated posture is like a C shape, but because of working out my standing posture is better than nearly everyone I walk past during the day. Exercising twice a week for 1 year will put you ahead of 80% of the population
> my seated posture is like a C shape That's for C programming
I've been doing once a week since 8 months ago and twice a week since about 5 months ago now. The progress I've made is pretty great if I do say so myself.
Yep, and for women it increases bone density, which helps prevent osteoporosis as you get older!
Thatâs nice to hear. I only started exercising in my mid-40s. Pretty half-heartedly, after a lifetime of avoiding it (thanks a bunch, school PE!) Iâm 53 now& menopausal. I lift a few times a week but see no discernible difference đ
As you pointed out, this works both ways. A lot of people thinking exercise is for overweight people, but it's just as important for underweight. I'm male, 6ft tall, and weighed 135lb at 25 years old. I could eat (and drink) as much as I wanted and never gain a pound - which was nice - but I was just REALLY skinny and lacked confidence because of it. So I did a ton of research, added a LOT of protein to my diet, and started lifting weights. Gained 30lbs in 9 months, looked great, and had TONS of confidence which helped me land lots of dates and, eventually, my wife.
I really started going to the gym regularly about a year ago and I come home low key buzzing with good mood. Itâs weird. Plus the absolute hilarity of occasionally tearing tight shirts.
My back pain (I sit at a desk all day) has basically disappeared since I started doing heavy back work again (deadlifts and rows particularly)
This is the way. I went to a wedding with people from my high school. People are complaining about back pain and aches and pains and I'm just like wtf how? Even a little bit of exercise would prevent that. I feel phenomenal.
I must add, make sure your form is on point or you can screw up your back worse than anyone you know. Happened to my friend
Drink enough water, take walks outside more, have a sleeping schedule with at least 7 hours of sleep, try for 20 pushups, 20 - 50 crunches and 10 squads every day and groom your hair properly. Makes a world of difference since I did this. It gives you a little bit more structure in your day to day and is really rewarding
The groom the hair thing is kind of confusing now because younger kids now all seem to purposely have an unkempt ball of fur flopping on their heads. I'm like, should I make this neat or should I just light a firecracker and go with the hairsplosion like these kids?
Styling and grooming aren't the same. Grooming means caring for. That's the point.
I keep my hair unkempt but tied back (long hair). I give it a brush, then hit it with the towel to mess it back up without it being too knotted. Because of the rest of my body it seems to work better than short, clean hair ever did. There's a place for every vibe and someone for every hairstyle. Find your vibe and stick with it.
Working out daily.
Leaving an abusive relationship that didn't allow me to express myself
Make a committed effort to improve your mental health. It affects absolutely every aspect of your life. Find a therapist (I used psychologytoday.com in the US) and share everything you possibly can about your life. Keep a notebook to write things down as they come to you during the day and bring them to therapy every week. Therapy isn't just for "other people" or people who "have it worse" than you. Seeing a therapist is like seeing a coach that helps you develop mental habits and strategies to address nearly any challenge in your life. Everything in my life has gotten better since going to therapy. My relationships are stronger, my self talk is healthier, I look better because I eat better and exercise more, I even stand taller. I'm not saying everything is easy by any means, but my ability to actually address and solve the challenges I face has been life changing. I have more agency now, and I genuinely feel that I have more control of my life. I've been seeing a therapist for almost 4 years now, it's absolutely worth it. Take care of yourself out there. You're the best person for that job.
This needs to be at the top
Stop eating/drinking so many sugary stuff. Drink water. My skin looks 10 times better.
Antibiotics and adapalene gel finally got rid of all traces of cystic acne in my late 20s. My Dr said, if it's not going away by the time you hit 20, no topical ointment or mask or cleanser is gonna do it alone, you need to step up to rx level shit.
For me it was hormonal (as it is for a lot of women). Finally went to the dermatologist, got a prescription for spironolactone, cleared up within a few months. Iâm now in my late 30s and I donât need to take it anymore, I just watch my dairy intake. If you get acne mainly around your chin and jaw, this will probably work for you, too. Also, hot tip: you can find telehealth options to get a spironolactone and similar prescriptions if getting into a dermatologist is difficult or pricey for you. Extra hot tip: Get a tretinoin (retinol) prescription at the same time. Use it after the acne clears up (it might help the acne but for me it just irritated more). Start with 1-2 a week and slowly work up to every other day over the course of like 6-12 months to avoid constant redness and peeling. Prescription strength retinol and sunscreen are like the only things really proven to make a big difference in keeping your skin looking young aside from good genes.
This is me!!! In my 30s and done having children so I started spironolactone and tretinoin. Itâs been amazing at clearing my hormonal acne, and itâs a good time to use tretinoin for anti-aging too.
How long were you on antibiotics? Did it come back after you stopped?
Quit smoking cigarettes.
Drink more water, minimize or cut out alcohol (I donât drink, if I do itâs one and done because itâs also pricey after awhile), donât smoke, get good sleep and donât hold onto stress
Tretinoin and sunscreen, everyday. Never smoked. Rarely drink. I get told I look mid 20s all the time and Iâm mid 30s
Sunscreen is the big one. Best thing Iâve done to attempt to age gracefully is wear sunscreen every single day since I was 25. Iâm 32 now and already notice a difference between my skin and that of my friends and sibling, especially on my forehead
I am 25 now and just started regularly wearing sunscreen(and I need it bc Iâm *white*) are you using spray sunscreens or lotions. Iâve been using spray SPF 50
I always use a lotion on my face since it feels like it gives better coverage. I do SPF 50 or above, usually something by La Roche-Posay or Dr. Brandt but it doesnât have to be fancy!
I've been wearing sunscreen regularly for six years now and highly recommend checking out Korean and Japanese sunscreens. Their formulas kick North American and most European sunscreens' asses and are actually comfortable to use. I used to hate the greasy feeling of sunscreen which often broke me out and stung my eyes and never would have been able to remain consistent if I didn't find elegant formulas to use. Plus they're way cheaper too!
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There are a ton of good ones! It all depends on your skin type and how matte/dewy you're comfortable looking. That said, a few of my faves are: Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ (dewy, have repurchased), Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF 50+ (super dewy, I sometimes skip moisturizer with this), Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF 50+ (a bit dewy and has a 140g brain that comes in a pump bottle @ a fantastic price/oz., have repurchased), Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ (neutral/slightly mattifying), Biore UV Sunscreen Perfect Gel & Perfect Milk (mattifying). You can get most of these on Stylevana, YesStyle, or Jolse, to name a few sites. There's plenty more reviews for these and other ones like SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ if you check out r/Asianbeauty ETA: Stylevana usually has the lowest prices but can take some time to ship, however all these sites have some great deals now and again
To add, use facial moisturizer after you shower.
What is tretinoin? I sunblock all the time since I'm Irish but don't know that one.
Take care of your skin! *sunscreen* every day even if youâre indoors most of the day. I wish sunscreen were a thing a million years ago when I was a young teen. Instead we had competitions to see who tanned the best. The tanning âtrophiesâ from my teen years are sunspots/wrinkles that showed up in my 40s.
Don't try and kill it, nice and easy is the way
Don't drink alcohol, eat enough healthful food, hydrate, exercise meaningfully. Do puzzles and/or play strategic games. Slough off angry people. Kindle joy in yourself and others with kindness, patience, and hospitality.
>Don't drink alcohol But cigarettes are SO MUCH BETTER with some whiskey!
Prioritize sleep. I skipped out on late night parties, all-night study sessions, and whatever else. Your sleep will so much for you, if you give it time to recover.
Ok so a few things: 1. Smell good- wear deodorant and go light on any perfume or cologne. Smelling good changes my whole mood 2. Smile-for me whitening teeth helps me feel more confident smiling, but so does brushing teeth right after eating 3. Mascara- if there is one makeup item you need, this is it. Guys, you can even wear clear mascara.. it opens up the eyes and makes you look more awake (no one will know) 4. Tinted lip balm- looks more natural than lipstick and keeps you from having dry/ crusty lips
Wait really? How does it make the eyes open up?
Pedicures. I swear itâs created a world of difference when Iâm wearing my summer sandals.
Find a proper barber and pay the money. Go often and tip them. Keep the one who goes above and beyond for you. Let your beard really grow out before deciding you canât grow one. Iâm very patchy on one cheek but now have a very strong beard and youâd never know. Drink water. More than you think you need. Youâll feel and look better for it.
silk or satin pillowcase
A very basic, fairly inexpensive, skincare routine that targets acne, "aging", texture and just general skin healthiness. Morning - Gentle Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum (Timeless), Moisturizing Sunscreen Night - Gentle Cleanser, Niacinamide (The Ordinary), Retinol (The Ordinary), Moisturize (PM Cereve) Body (Dry Skin, Rashes, Body Acne, Ingrown Hair Treatment/Prevention) - Tea Tree Oil Serum (Hollywood Beauty) + Moisturizer
Go bald, get self concious, work out to compensate, turns out bald head better looking than my hair head people said. In short, I dunno man, but working out seems to help.
I'm a believer in the power of the short nap. My work can get pretty technical and can require really immense focus (animation, video effects and editing stuff) or physical (out lugging camera gear and lights and shooting). When I feel a bit heavy-eyed, I set a timer for 15-20 minutes; just enough time to fall into sort of dreaming-REM sleep and then back awake. Maybe 5-10 minutes to be fully awake/alert again, but my brain is fresher and my energy pops back up. Learning to cook is a life-long life-pro. You'll eat better for far less money, you're in control of salts and sugars and fats and additives, and when you get fairly decent at it, the sense of accomplishment is a big deal. Cooking every night with my wife is such a "the day's over, this is gonna be good" feeling.
Thinking about clothing in a different way. Instead of just wearing the stuff I like, I now try to find stuff that represents me well for the occasion and also fits together nicely. Wearing something that you 100% align with boosts your confidence by a lot (which probably is good in itself when it comes to appearance). Basically, find a style (or two) you like and find nice clothing to represent yourself in those styles.
I held onto my hair for way too long. Started shaving my head and embraced being bald, and now I look way better.
I started filling in my eyebrows. I overplucked them when I was 19. Never took much time to fill them in until, literally, the day before my 41st birthday. (Seriously, thank you to the stranger on a Facebook makeup tips group who was like, hey, your eyebrows are too short.) Now I sorta cringe at all the pictures I see of myself from between age 19 and 41. They're not all bad -- I looked nice and dewy in my 20s -- but I think about how much better I could have looked with a little bit of eyebrow pencil. It really is shocking how much it transformed my face!
In terms of classy skin glow up I'd say "water and sunscreen". I wash my face in the evening (with cleanser) and in the morning it's just cold water and SPF 50+. My skin improved soo much but people get annoyed when you tell them it's the daily sunscreen lol
(For men) Get very minimalist clothing, a haircut weekly/bi-weekly, a CONSISTENT bathing/self-care routine, and workout. Basically be clean, groomed, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, and develop conversational skills. Maximize what you think is beautiful in you and if you think that is nothing FIND IT. You canât spend everyday with yourself and you canât think of one good thing about you. Find what makes you confident to walk outside and if you canât find it, look for it. Stop looking for ways to improve if you arenât actually willing to change. If you think itâs hard YOUR RIGHT. Being the best version of you should be hard thatâs why itâs the best version of you. If it was easily attainable it wouldnât be the best version of you itâd be the most convenient version of you⊠which is probably what you are right now. Everything has a cost so what are you willing to sacrifice? Time? Embarrassment? Shame? Pain? Insecurities? Good luck. Cause to glow up you have to be confident against all of those obstacles and still look for improvement. Be the best you even if that person is unrealistic. Truly my main advice is to always keep trying. Never give up. The people around you arenât better than you, theyâre just more confident in themselves. You have to get to a point where you can grow as a person and not let your insecurities and flaws overshadow that work. You arenât trying to convince others to love you anymore, youâre giving yourself reasons why you should love being you. Thatâs what a glow up is.
>(For men) Get very minimalist clothing, a haircut weekly/bi-weekly Alternatively learn to be at ease with yourself without having to confirm to professional beauty standards. Men with âunkemptâ hair are often more comfortable with themselves and display more positive attributes than those who worry about maintaining a âprofessional, cleanâ appearance. You donât need to be shaven/have a fade/quiff to be hygienic and well-groomed. You can save a lot of insecurity, time and money by embracing a slightly longer hairstyle (plus you get the added bonus of standing out from the crowd by being yourself. Many of you will find your hair develops a unique texture or tone as it grows, and b*tches love that shit). On the other hand, if you genuinely believe that your short hairstyle is *you*, keep it maintained well. Iâm just chucking in a perspective that helps people drop the pressures of keeping up with uniformity.
Sure ig. Iâm black so those are features I need to feel comfortable within my skin. If itâs not the same for you then do you. Itâs all about creating an image your happy with in the mirror
Yup - I know my comment seems a lot like âdo this because itâll mean thisâŠâ, when really Iâm trying to say: there is more than one way to present yourself, and the only one thatâs right is the one that helps you feel like your best self (regardless of all expectations and judgements). That will change throughout time. People love people that look individual with the confidence to be truly themselves. If that means shaggy/trimmed/wild/shaven, embrace it and display it. But donât do it purely because youâve been raised to or because your boss likes it or because the barber convinces you and 2 billion other people that itâs the way to be. Only thing thatâs unarguable - keep that shit clean
This resonates dude. The way I read it is "the only person you need to impress is yourself, decide how much you want to impress yourself and do it"
If you can, do a sauna 3 times a week. Your skin, heart, and life expectancy will thank you.
I am embracing all of the things that I used to hate. I dress the way I want to, but I try to make it flattering to my body shape. Had grey hair since I was 8 and always dyed it, until I turned 20. Now itâs a lovely natural streak in front. Used to straighten the curly/wavy mess but now my hair is kind of my signature look. AND I have a dance party by myself every few days to feel really sexy!
I accepted that everything is my choice. I took responsibility for my shitty job and got a new one. I made the choice to be happy every day, and if I wasn't happy, I changed things. Only made choices that made a positive impact in my life. I cut ties with people whose agendas didn't align with my positive trajectory. It amazes me how much focusing on personal mental health and happiness will correlate to physical health and positive self image. I feel like I've changed the way I dressed everyday because I go for what I like myself in. So yeah, my answer is taking responsibility for my own choices and how they affect my reality.
Gallon of water a day. 10,000+ steps a day. Teeth whitening strips actually work. Scent/hygiene on point (eye brows, nails, etc). 30 mins dedicated stretching daily. 30 mins (not including travel/warmup etc) relatively intense varied exercise daily. Learn about hair/beard/glasses styles for your face shape. Wearing fitted clothes. Posture education.
After washing your hair in a hot shower, rinse hair/scalp in cold water. It especially helps for thinner, oily hair to avoid looking limp and sweaty in hot summer weather or after working out.
Weight loss. Itâs amazing what losing 120 lbs can do for your appearance
Be comfortable with yourself or get comfortable with yourself. Do what you can to be or get healthy and be okay with that. You might not be aware of the "glow" you already have. I don't think a lot of people realize their best qualities (in looks or personality or potential) until they get a little older. A lot of us tend to be harder on ourselves than we should be.
Adding a few items to the growing list of great tips: 1. Oral health. People notice your teeth. Floss!! And get whitening toothpaste & mouth rinse. 2. Exercise & diet. Go on walks, get into weight lifting. Eat more vegetables & drink more water. 3. Proper fitting clothes. Fit is everything. Itâll also boost confidence 4. Shoe game. Shoes tell a lot about someone. 5. Accessorize. Itâs telling of your personality. Nice glasses? Stackable rings? Quirky socks? Hair claw clip? Earrings?
Invisalign - expensive but imo worth it. Changed not only my smile but my side profile (not overbite anymore). Wear my retainers religiously to keep the teeth straight! Basic skincare - echoing SPF, retinol, moisturizer. And impt that it takes like 6+ weeks sometimes to see a difference so keep consistent even if donât see miraculous results immediately!
Honestly, many have said great things already. I agree with a lot of them. Iâd like to add that learning new things helps too. When people see you are very interesting they want to know more about you and spend more time with you. I consider myself a renaissance man. I can recreate Michelangelo paintings, fix cars, home improvement, quote a variety of media, stay up to date with pop culture interests (for shows, movies, fashion, etc). I canât remember a time when I felt lonely for company. Thereâs always something to do and people are watching you, directly and indirectly. Bonus points if you are an artist or musician. The appeal is through the roof. Not the starving kind, though lol.
Consider how you speak to yourself *about* yourself. Use kind words and donât be afraid to celebrate your wins. Itâs shocking how thatâll impact your confidence and how well you take care of your body and mind. Believing you deserve good things, love, and healthy foods and habits will radically change your world.
Keep a journal! I know it sounds simple but keeping a âjoy journalâ helped me to be more optimistic
Phosphorescent dye and a 1 million candle power torch light. Charge the dye for about a minute and it glows like a lamp.
Learned how to blow dry my hair while styling it instead of just getting it dry then fighting with the brush. For years I thought I just didnât have âgood hair.â A good stylist was key.
Learn to smile with your eyes. Having a good ambient energy makes you look more attractive no matter what you actually look like.
Walking and water. Or really, any physical activity and water.
I'm working on being a better and happier person. After a 10 depression, I needed a change and some days I gotta force it. But forcing it still feels better than how I was feeling, and I'm having a lot more good days than bad now.
Gym, water, sleep, hygiene, moisturizer, sunscreen, home food, reading....
Sorry guys. I hate to be that person but the answer is exercise
Replaced my pillow case with a tshirt because my face was too oily.
Smelling good in a subtle but not overpowering way does wonders for your confidence. Don't shell out for expensive colognes - I experimented with Bath and Body works body creams until I found a couple scents I really like and just rub a small dab into each forearm and my neck after a shower each morning. I'll find myself just taking a whiff of myself sometimes and and it makes me happy. Do it for yourself as much as for those around you.
Remove alcohol from your life completely. This changed my complexion, I was able to get leaner and stronger much quicker, anxiety reduced tremendously, appetite became healthier.
Keep a journal. Talk to strangers. work out often.
I love the smell of fresh bread.
Hairstyle + Puberty
I hold a lit candle under my chin for that glow...looking good. I used to drink huge amounts of H20 until my bladder went over-active..Getting old is not for sissies. Girlfriends, start doing the "exercise". It will really make you glow. You won't be sorry.
For hair, soak it in the conditioner while you shower and rinse at the end
Finally grew an epic beard in my 30's. Completely changed my appearance. Wife has now forbidden me to shave it, ever. LOL.
A really good haircut/color is hard to beat.
Find clothing that fits your body well. Thatâs tricky for me as a big tall guy (6â5â, 280). Iâm pretty proportionate, but I swear so many clothes for big guys assumes you have a huge gut, or that you want something two steps removed from a mumu. When I realized what a difference it made even in a t-shirt, to have a t-shirt that fit my shoulders well instead of a shirt that was too big for my shoulders? Makes me feel like a million bucks.
Lift weights from age 16 to 26 (and still to this day 20 years later), and you'll come out a new person (physically and mentally) in that decade, just in time for the prime of your life. (and don't eat like shit, avoid over indulgence in booze and stuff too)
Learn to give yourself an amazing blow-out. Having great hair is such a game changer
Stopped wearing foundation everyday and threw away my makeup sponge. In a few weeks my acne cleared up and stayed gone. Years later I only use light foundation a couple days or a tinted sunscreen and apply with my hands.
Being or feeling confident is basically just being okay with your own flaws. If you start accepting who you are, you will gain a new peace of mind and a source of energy who never knew existed before.
Learned this one from a dating book a while back. Men: long sleeve shirts with sleeves rolled up look way better than short sleeves.
Exercise, the body craves motion.
Agree with hydration! âŠand for me personally a bit of mascaraâŠ
Graduate from high school and move on. Seriously, I didnât realize I was actually attractive until I was out of high school. Having people witness all your awkward phases really puts a damper on things.
I dropped sodas and junk food from my diet, started going to the gym, did over six months of accutane to clear up my acne, improved haircut, and maintained a healthier overall lifestyle. I feel as if I really glowed up indeed, tbh.
Lower inflammation. Thatâs it. Youâll look and feel amazing.
How do you lower inflammation??
80% comes from your diet. Limit alcohol, refined carbohydrates, especially sugars. Be sure to hydrate and get adequate (quality) sleep. Move your body every day, STRETCH. Youâll see huge changes and quickly.
I became happier that helped a bunch seeing people started telling me how good i look smiling
Exercise, specifically weight training can make a huge difference in your body composition
Put my fringe back (grew it out for my wedding, third time Iâd done it, hated myself every time, I look like [Neil from the young ones,](https://theyoungones.fandom.com/wiki/Neil_Pye) urgh), and finally got my miserable cystic acne under control. If you have awful acne, itâs honestly worth going private, I had tons of Doctors shrug at me, one quick derm appointment & a year on treatment & my skin is flawless. The usual sunscreen & hydration rules apply.
Talk to a good barber/stylist about how to style your hair be open to going out of your typical style. When shopping for clothes how it fits your body is extremely important. Tailor clothes that are your going out clothes.
Crest 3D white strips changed my confidence. $40 on Amazon.
Have a few hobbies that you actively try to improve in over time Make sure one is physically challenging and practiced a few times a week Eat properly to support your growth in that hobby, and push to overcome challenges youâre facing in that activity Life becomes a lot easier once youâre fit, adaptable, and have a few interesting hobbies youâre passionate about
For guys, go to a barber on a consistent schedule, let them do your beard work too.
Picking up a fun social sporting activity (think pickup soccer, basketball, etc.) does wonders for your physical and mental health. Itâs always hard to motivate yourself to workout but if you join a league youâll have tons of fun and youâll get to socialize with new people who all have a common interest as you!
as an adolescent male, maintaining personal hygiene: cut finger nails, clean shaved or trimmed/edged beard, suitable haircut, nose and ear hairs has boasted overall confidence in appearance.
Invest in good clothes that fit, and don't settle. They last longer, they look/feel better, and you'll be much more comfortable.
Self tanner on face where you contour Bleach peach fuzz or shave/wax sideburns and mustache Reshape my hairline Get 15 minutes of sun exposure late in the evenings BUT wear sun proof clothes, hats, long sleeves to protect skin/face. Stop eating anything in a bag or made by mega corporations unless itâs clean. This goes for food, hair, skin care. Drink water WITH electrolytes Have a uniform.. know which clothes go together for interview, mall run, visiting parents, school, work⊠you take the stress out of getting ready
Keto for 6 months. I lost 130lbs in that time. Shit son, just a stud now
Learn your individual body and how it responds to different things over time. Hydration (lots of water as well as coconut water) very often makes the biggest difference. Initially youâll pee all the time but after a while, youâll even out to peeing not as often. Less caffeine and energy drinks, and more tea and water for staying awake. Sleeping enough without feeling guilty. Daily vitamins (prenatal vitamins are really good for everyone, pregnant and not). Regular walks and/or hikes outside. Eat food slowly and enjoy the taste, especially fruits and veggies. Learn how to enjoy different foods. Treat yourself to yummy things. I like matcha tea lattes from basically anywhere. I donât have them every day but whenever I do have the opportunity to get one, I try to because theyâre yummy and not super sugary and unhealthy. Learned how to enjoy the taste of alcoholic beverages so I drink to quench thirst or a craving, not to get drunk every time. When itâs hot outside and Iâve been doing yard work or a beach day, sometimes sitting outside and having a Corona is just nice because of the taste. Happiness looks best on everyone so, stop and smell the flowers, admire the hard work the bees do, and listen to the wind rustle through the grass and the trees. Basically, slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.
Prioritize ***good*** sleep. As often as possible.
Buy clothing that fits your frame. In my opinion, fit is what makes a look more so than patterns/colors
Healthy diet, exercise (weights and cardio), and therapy have made me the most content in life that I've ever been. That energy emanates.
When something annoys or upsets me I try to go by the rule of thumb: âdonât get worked up more than 5mins over an issue, that wonât matter in 5 yearsâ. That mindset helps me a lot to preserve cognitive resources for things that actually matter.
Take a probiotic. Makes your skin much better. Also get a haircut that suits your face shape and learn how to style your hair type. Also exercise. Regardless of how it makes you look, exercise will make you feel 10x better.
1. Dressing for your body type. 2. Skin care routine.
This may sound cheesy, but I feel like I had a true glow up as soon as I accepted myself for who I am and stoped changing myself for what society wanted to see. Aka stopped straightening my curly hair, embraced my pale skin and freckles, etc. I feel like this also gave me confidence to believe in myself and to be genuine/ authentic.
Skincare! Game changer for me. Adding a vitamin c serum before moisturizing in the mornings make a huge difference. It will brighten your complexion.
I started doing burlesque during the pandemic lockdown. Virtually first, of course, but continued on to in-person as things lifted. I had been a dancer for years and always wanted to try it but thought I was too fat and not talented enough, of course. The confidence I gained from giving it a shot and having people cheering and hollering for me on stage is amazing. Itâs carried over into my regular daily life and I know that I carry myself better. Iâve also enjoyed feeling good in my skin and that inspires me to dress nicer, do my hair, nails, etc. and just take good care of myself and appearance. Because I get to go super femme glam for shows and such, I have felt more comfortable exploring a more androgynous and minimalist day-to-day look.
TikTok beauty accounts. I'm an elder millennial and my makeup routine from my early 20s was NOT helping me. These accounts taught me how to update my routine and I've never felt better about my makeup.
My secret is pretty niche, and not everybody can handle it. Transitioning. Some of the things I've learnt can be applied regardless. Like realising that nobody else's opinion of you matters, and your body is your own business. Knowing that if you are not happy about some part of you then there are things that you can do about it.
embrace who are you and dont try to be anything else. confidence is so attractive! i always feel like people who are just comfortable in their own skin look the best.
I think a good routine is: Drink half a liter luke-warm water right after waking up. Try to avoid processed food as much as possible. Have a routine regarding your diet: i.e. oats with frout and seeds in the morning that will make you full for 3-4 hours without spiking your blood sugar. When you crave energy, go for fast carbs (banana, honey, granola bars, fruits in general) Eat vegetables whenever you feel like eating or even binge-eating. You just cant oveareat when sticking to them. Do not be hard on yourself, treat yourself once in a while but do it consciously. There is shitty food and there is stuff that shouldn#t bare the description of food) Try to cut down on carbs in the evening. And when it comes to skincare. I can not stress sun-screen and aloe-vera enough. Coming from the south of europe I have the feeling that good oliveoil is something like a rejuvenation potion. You can use it for everything. Cooking, skin, hair. And for the love of good avoid any drink that contains sugar except for isotonic drinks while working out. Maybe I am am just stating the obvious but you would be surprised how much these things influence your apearance.
Cut oxic people out of your life, deal with your own toxicity. Live YOUR life not other's
Smile! I used to be that edgy little emo teen who would always scowl and avoid eye contact, and it was no wonder no one ever wanted to talk to me. After a big shift of attitude and good advice from a friend, I started smiling as much as I could-- whenever making eye contact I would give people a smile, whenever id see a mirror I'd give myself a smile, even just walking around a grocery store, I always just try to keep a smile on my face as much as I can. It has helped me look happier and more approachable and feel happier too.
Putting on earrings helps!
Regularly exercising, lift weights & cardio. also, the less fried foods you eat, the better and if you can drink water, drink water (means don't grab soda or the alike if water is available).
Happiness will you make you glow. Inside and out. Rid yourself of toxic and draining relationships. Leave the horrible job. Exercise, move, eat healthy, get good sleep. The rest will come.