How to: Be Beautiful
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Elizabeth Bennet: “I am the happiest creature in the world. Perhaps other people have said so before, but not one with such justice. I am happier even than Jane; she only smiles, I laugh.”
What is it to be beautiful? Is it a physical attribute, or is it in your personality? Can it be measured and if so, how and who by?
Marilyn Monroe said that beauty is imperfection, the mixture of madness and genius… where a woman knows it's better to be herself, unique and absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. I think beauty is an individual’s constant embrace of hope and fearlessness even when taking a step forward into the dark.
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Feeling comfortable in the skin you’ve been given.
There’s no point hiding away in citrus-scented concrete spaces plastered with make-up stained mirrors, working hard at hiding yourself from the world with excessive amounts eye-liner and blank fragrances.
Take pride in the way you look (shower of course!) but limit the make-up to avoid the “cake-face” impression.
Dressing for you!
Also, it is crucial that you wear clothes that you feel confident in and that fits your body well – you don’t want to be hitching and slouching in your clothing to get comfy!
Well fitting clothes ensure that you exude confidence and maturity. So, spend some time finding the right style for you.
Smile
Despite the obvious assumption that “ass-and-titties” are a man’s best friend, a woman’s smile is her most attractive curve.
Smile and laugh everyday! Studies have actually shown that making an effort to smile makes you a happier person.
Your body is temple: so start worshiping
It is imperative to recognise the role that healthy eating and regular exercise play. The best compliment to the body you’ve been given is to take care of it.
Exercise not only supports your health, skin, hair and heart, but also your mind. Good mental health is crucially important in a strong, independent young woman – who can open the jar of pasta sauce.
On that note, plenty of sleep (about 8 hours is recommended) is very important.
Did you know: lack of sleep not only leads to abnormal eating habits (because your body craves energy), sometimes insomnia, but can lead to mental illness.
Exercise and outdoors are two ideas that should definitely go hand-in-hand. Being outside for just half an hour each day is the perfect amount of sunshine (which helps keep your skin clear, ensures a healthy vitamin D count which improves your immune system and mood) cue the endorphins!
Find friends who compliment you
Surround yourself with beautiful people. There’s no point hanging around people who are concerned with their own looks, falsehood and superficialities in relationships and life.
Embrace your brain
An intelligent woman is a beautiful one. Do NOT dumb yourself down to try to be more alluring and seductive — you want to be THE woman that a guy can’t forget! Really, there is nothing that conveys beauty like brains.
Save the world!
Get involved with social justice! You are not a truly beautiful person unless you care for others. Whether it be bobby calves, refugee freedom, the meat trade, the less fortunate. E-N-G-A-G-E in ethical discussions.
Dance it out.
You do not have to be a professional – great dancers aren’t great because of their technique but rather their passion.
You might want to do some practice in front of the mirror to perfect your style. As Jane Austen once said, to be fond of dancing is a certain step towards falling in love.
To be open to love, you must be able to express your natural beauty and be ready to share yourself. And what better way is there to share yourself than by getting your groove on?
Stop trying to impress!
Don’t focus your attention on “falling in love”, just be yourself. When you stop trying to impress others the complexities of life will stop weighing you down.
As you enjoy being yourself, everyone will notice the change and people will be attracted to the real you. The key is to trust yourself, don’t let yourself have D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-E written across your forehead.
What’s your secret to inner beauty? Share your secrets in the comments box below!