5 Easy Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
We girls tend to
be too critical towards ourselves. We always find things that will make us feel
bad and give us a reason to nag about it – to ourselves or
others. It’s usually our looks, closely
followed by our jobs. Well, do something about it!
Ok, you can’t just order yourself to feel
better; it’s a process that needs some time and
effort. Here’s what you need to
do.
1. Smile
Yes, as simple as
that – smile! Right now! No matter if you
feel like it or not, just smile. It’s not really that
hard and you certainly have a reason for it.
Smiling is
contagious and once you start, you won’t be able to stop.
It is a perfect cure for feeling bad and it is also a long term remedy to feel
better about yourself. People who smile often, tend to go through hardships of
life in an easier way than the grumpy ones. Plus, they live longer – I’d say that’s enough reasons
to start smiling on a regular basis.
2. Put Your Best Clothes On
Whether you
personally want to admit it or not – girls pay a lot
of attention on their looks. Some even pay too much attention to it, but that’s not the topic of this discussion.
Still, putting your best clothes on, will do the small but significant trick.
Now, this is not
about looking like you’re prepared for
the Red Carpet – it’s about putting on clothes that make
you both look and feel good. You have that one pair of jeans that make your
butt look incredibly sexy? Put those on. Add a nice top, your favorite shoes
and put on some makeup.
Of course, the
ideal ending of this ritual would be to go out and party, but it is not
obligatory. Just seeing yourself looking good will make you feel good. Don’t be a slob – get out of your sweatshirt once in
a while and say “hello” to the beautiful, sexy girl looking
at you from the other side of the mirror. Looking good is feeling good.
3. Call Your Friends
Most of us have
neglected our friends thanks to very popular social networks lately. But
really, seeing someone’s pictures on Facebook is not the same
as seeing them in person.
Establish at least
one day a month when you will pick up the phone and call your friends to see
them. Call your best friend or call someone you haven’t seen in years – it doesn’t matter. The point is to get up get
out. And finally, you can talk to your friends about the things that are making
you feel bad. Even if they don’t offer any help,
you’ll feel better just because someone
listened to you.
4. Learn a New Thing
This is especially
effective for people who are feeling bad about their profession. Learning a new
thing works like a charm.
I would have to
suggest giving this one a bit more time and dedicate yourself to something like
learning a new language. However, if you can’t really do that – just learn anything new. It could
be a verse from your favorite poem or an interesting fact about the Universe.
Treat your brain with a new knowledge every once in a while. It doesn’t only make you feel better – it is also a good prevention for
dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
5. Sing
I once learned
that music is the cure for every trouble. It turned out to be very true. All
the hardships are not as hard when accompanied with a song.
I know, you don’t really feel like singing when you
feel bad, but gather some strength and just start. After the first verse of
your favorite song you will start feeling better. Oh yeah – and nobody cares if you can’t sing. Trust me – it helps!
Well, there you
have it. Stop feeling sorry about yourself and do something about it. You can
feel better, you just need to want it and follow these 5 easy tips.