How to be beautiful !!

Here are some ideas on how to be beautiful.

1. Define the person you are authentically.

The best place to start with this is by determining your core values. Take a look at this list of values. What are the top 5-6 values that define the principles you want for your life? How are you living outside of those values? What can you do to realign with them?

2. Look at any pain or shame from the past.

How are these impacting your self-esteem and self-respect? If they are holding you back from loving yourself, take the initiative to seek help with these issues with a professional counselor. Actively forgive yourself every day and change your focus from your pain to the positive qualities you possess. Write them down and review them every day until you begin to internalize them.

3. Act as if you love yourself.

Pretend that you’re self-confident and self-assured in small areas of your life. Of course this will feel awkward at first, but eventually your feelings will follow your behavior.

4. Do loving things for other people.

When you express unconditional love for others, and you give of yourself freely without neediness or manipulation, you will begin to love and appreciate yourself. Love will overflow inside of you.

5. Take care of your body.

Everyone has physical flaws and things we don’t like about our bodies. But showing yourself love requires you to take care of your body. Maintain a proper weight for your height (take a look at this chart). Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Find an exercise routine you enjoy. When you are in good shape physically, you can’t help but feel more positive and loving about yourself.

6. Maximize your physical appearance.

Do the best with what you have. Get a great haircut. Dress your best when you go out. Take care of your teeth and pay attention to hygiene. Our tendency is to let these things go when we feel bad about ourselves, but letting them go will only make you feel worse.

7. Be authentic.

Forget about trying to impress people or protect yourself by hiding behind a persona. Allow your real self to shine forth. There is nothing more beautiful than authenticity. This was the key to my high school friend’s attractiveness. She felt free to be herself.

8. Allow yourself to have fun.

Life doesn’t need to be so serious or difficult. Our time here on earth is short. Enjoy it! Find ways to laugh and have fun every day. There is nothing more attractive than someone who enjoys life.

9. Be kind to everyone.

A simple act of kindness, a warm gesture, a hug — all of these make a person undeniably engaging. Sincere kindness is a beautiful, amazing quality that makes everyone feel wonderful. And that wonderful feeling will be reflected back on you.

10. Smile more often.

So often when we feel self-conscious or lacking in some way, we forget to smile. Just the act of smiling, even if you don’t feel happy, will trigger feelings of happiness in your brain.

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Being beautiful shouldn't be defined by physical perfection. The real beauty this is so attractive to others comes from loving yourself, being yourself, and sharing yourself in kind and loving ways.

Real beauty shines through when you pull off the mask, stop hiding behind shame and fear, take charge of your health, and allow yourself to enjoy life to the fullest. Physical beauty fades over time, even for the most physically attractive people. Begin to practice inner beauty right now so you can feel beautiful for a lifetime.