Do you notice the difference in your day when you feel good about how you look and when you feel like a slob? If you work from home, sometimes it’s hard to get out of your pajamas. If you are running late to work, it might be hard to find something to wear that doesn’t look made up. Whatever it is, it sets the tone for how you go about your day. The importance of looking and feeling good most days can be a game-changer.
I know what you are thinking; sometimes, those baggy sweatpants and the rolling-out-of-bed look are just what I need. I am guilty of this too. Probably more than necessary. I will admit that I have shown up at Target or the grocery store, praying I don’t run into anyone I know.
But when we feel good about what we look like on the outside, we most likely feel better on the inside.
How else is looking and feeling good important?
When you feel good about how you look, it takes feeling bad out of the equation. Who wants to go through the day feeling bad? No one! You cannot put your best foot forward when you feel bad about yourself. You are too concerned about what others are thinking of you.
Feeling good raises your vibration. A quote from my sister Deb at Amazing Journey Coach says it best, “Everything is energy, including your thoughts, emotions, words, and behaviors. The higher their vibration, the better you feel and the more attractive you are to good things, people and experiences!”.
When you look and feel good, you take the emphasis off of worrying about yourself, and you are more easily able to smile and be kind to others. You are not hiding, and you can see the people and experiences around you.
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It shows respect for yourself and anyone else you are with.
I love what this article, 7 Reasons to Look Your Best Every Day, had to say about it –
Dressing up is fun. After all, every day is special. Parties are not the only time to celebrate. Dress like every day is your last.
If you wear loose clothing or anything with elastic, it will be easier to cover up that you haven’t been to the gym in a month. If your clothing looks good, it will motivate you to stay fit to make what’s under your clothes look good.
So what do you mean by looking good and feeling good?
Looking good and feeling good can mean whatever you want, whether it’s yoga pants, dresses, shorts, sweats, or jeans. It could mean no makeup, hair in a ponytail, or a full makeover with a blowout. The key to looking good is how you feel about it. If you are embarrassed or uncomfortable, you won’t enjoy yourself or be your best.
How can you look and feel good every day?
Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself you’re beautiful. The more you love yourself, the easier it is to look good and feel good.
Do the minimum it takes to make you like what you see. If it’s a struggle to love yourself some days, maybe you need to put on a pair of earrings, a bit of perfume, a top that covers your butt, or a quick curl in your hair.
Wear something comfortable but that makes you feel good. Unless you like wearing tight clothes, put those away until you feel good wearing them again. Most of us have several wardrobes in different sizes. Wear what works with where you are at right now.
Find pieces for your wardrobe that are no-brainers. If you like how a t-shirt fits, buy it in every color. Have a few go-to pieces that you know make you feel good for special occasions.
Plan ahead. I’m working on this one. Too often, I look in my closet for something to wear right before I’m supposed to be ready to go out. Of course, I find nothing that looks good. When you plan your weeks, look at what is coming up that you might want to look a little better for and plan accordingly. That might be scheduling a shopping trip, borrowing from a friend, or making sure your best clothes are clean.
It doesn’t matter what others think, only what makes you feel good. If you feel good on the inside and outside, you won’t even think about what others think. Be confident in yourself, and that will show to everyone else.
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Act as if you are exactly where you want to be. To manifest your dreams, you must act as if you have already achieved them. Suppose you want a promotion at work, dress like your boss. If you want to meet new friends, be sure to look approachable. Do you want more clients? Dress with confidence and let it shine through.
Tell other people they look beautiful. If you are worried about how you look, many other people are likely worried about how they look too. Make someone else feel more confident as well.
Do the things to help you get to a place of feeling good about yourself every day. If that is losing weight, be conscious of what you are eating and how much you are moving. If that is a new job, take a class or talk to your boss. Do you need more self-confidence? Write your affirmations in your journal every day.
It goes without saying that to look good every day, you must shower, wash your hair, wear clean clothes, take care of yourself by eating well, moving your body, and getting enough sleep.
Finally, have you ever thought that if you got into an accident, what would the paramedics and doctors see under your clothes? Make sure they will see something clean and in good shape!
Everything else becomes a little easier when we look good and feel good.
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“When you look good, you feel good. Confidence in what you are wearing is very important. If you feel good, you will always perform your best without worrying about anything.” – Maria Sharapova
“If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you do good.” Georges St-Pierre
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