"Confidence is the only key. I know a lot of people who
aren't traditionally 'beautiful'-- not symmetrical or perfect-bodied or perfect
skinned. But none of that matters because all that shines through is their
confidence, humor and comfort with themselves. I can't think of any better
representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself."
– Emma
Stone
I am a firm
believe that true beauty is found on the inside and radiates through the being
to which the beauty is possessed. That is the "glow" affect some
people possess. Their beauty radiates! What people deem beautiful is what they
see on the outside as that is our first impression. We all make assessments
regarding one another's looks, styles, fashions, attitudes or lack thereof, but
I will be the first to tell you – if you look and feel good about your outer
appearance it will boost your confidence and allow you to feel as beautiful as
you can be!
For many young
women and men alike, this world is about comparison. We are always trying to
measure up ourselves to the next person. Well we shouldn't do that. We should
really spend some time getting to know ourselves, our likes, our dislikes, what
clothes we feel best and look the best in. Since everyone is created
individually with our own personalities and designs, it is simply unfair to
think you should be like someone else on this earth! Embrace who and what you
are then let your confidence speak.
Something that
pairs with your confidence and builds your credibility would be attention to
your outside appearance. Since first impressions happen daily, draw awareness
to your outside. This will reinforce your new found confidence and help you
approach life in a new way. When you look your best you too will feel your
best.
Here is morning
check list that I use to make sure I am looking/feeling my best. I encourage
you to make a check list of your own and boost your confidence! This shouldn't
take you more than an hour. My Confidence Check-list is down to a half an hour.
I do some prep (like making sure your bag and clothes are laid out the night
before) and that cuts down on my time spent pulling myself together in the
morning.
Catie's
Confidence Check-list:
1. Shower:
wash hair, body then face – ask yourself, “do I need to shave?”
2. Analyze
your face: do you need additional eye cream today? If not, continue with your face
cleansing routine
3. Analyze
your hair: where do you want to part it? What hair products should you use
today?
4. Blow dry your hair (if necessary)
5. Apply your make-up
6. Brush
your teeth and apply deodorant
7. Apply
lotion to your arms and legs
If I don't go
through my check-list fully, I don't feel my best or if my morning gets rushed:
it starts everything off on the wrong foot and I feel less confident. Or
perhaps you are guilty of my favorite step skipped – forgetting the deodorant (you
know the whole 'sure' or 'unsure' thing)! What can you do? You freak and
everything is off...sigh.
Whatever you do
for your "Confidence Check-list" remember to keep it simple and
realistic. Accents are best whether it is wearing a headband, scarf or light
make-up...these accessories accent your reflected inner beauty. Don't be afraid
to do your thing and let that confidence show. There is only ONE YOU in this
world and you owe it to yourself to shine. :-)
Catie Manning, Hair Stylist
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