Why Looking Good Will Help You Feel Good

 

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If you have ever neglected your usual beauty routine for a day, you have probably noticed the difference in the way you were feeling. 

When we neglect the steps needed to make us lose good, we can start to feel uncomfortable in our own skin. We can be afraid to look in the mirror, and we can be tempted to hide ourselves away from others. We can also feel yucky if we haven't showered, or if we haven't made an effort to tidy up our hair after getting out of bed.

In short, we can feel like a mess because we haven't bothered to work on our appearance. 

This isn't to say we need to spend hours in front of a mirror beautifying ourselves, of course. But a few minutes each day to wash, moisturize, and tidy ourselves up, can make a world of difference. You probably understand this already. 

When we look good, we feel good. This is because:

We feel more confident

When people feel bad about the way they look, they can sometimes struggle with low self-esteem. They can also become self-conscious and afraid of the ways others perceive them. This can affect the kind of day they have, as they might feel nervous when at work or when out with friends. They might be less inclined to put their best feet forward when at job interviews, work meetings, or social occasions. 

It might be that you're relating to this if you have ever gone through a day not looking your best. You can also get a real-world example of this by watching reruns of 'Beauty And The Geek.' The geeks on the show appeared shy and unconfident when first appearing on the program, but after their makeovers, they instantly began to feel better about themselves. This is evidence that looking good can make people feel good.

We benefit from the attention of others

Does it matter what other people think of us? Not always, no. However, there are occasions when it is important, such as when we're on a date or when we're at a job interview. If we haven't made an effort with our appearance, the consequences can be negative. In relation to the examples given, we might fail to get a second date if we haven't impressed the guy. And we might fail to get a job if the interview panel considers us lazy for not making an effort with our appearance. Unfair? Maybe, but a little bit of effort can get us a long way. 

We feel good when we are rewarded and those rewards can sometimes come from the efforts we have made to look good. 

How can we look good every day?

As we said, you don't need to spend hours beautifying yourself. But you can take the time to pick something that looks good on you from your wardrobe. Choose something that fits you well, and that makes you feel better about yourself when you're wearing it. 

Use the products that make your skin look fresh and radiant too. You will glow when you use something like this Retinol face wash, for example, and there are many other products that we have highlighted on our website. Add them to your daily beauty routine. 

Then do all the other things that will improve the way your skin looks. Get your beauty sleep, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. Not only will these simple steps make you look better on the outside, but they will improve the way you feel on the inside too!

So, do something rather than nothing each day to ensure you look good and notice the difference in the way you feel about yourself.