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Stop comparing
She has a better body than me, she looks better in that dress, she has a better career than me – enough!
Stop comparing yourself to others. Find the things you love about yourself and put your energy into that.
You will soon stop comparing yourself to other people and start enjoying your life!
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Smile
There is nothing more attractive than a big, bright happy smile! So don’t be afraid to show those pearly whites!
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Visit beautiful places
When you visit beautiful places you can feel beautiful just by being there.
Pick a place where this rings true for you and visit it often.
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Breath
Stop, slow down and breath.
Calm breathing makes you feel relaxed and at ease and this translates to your face and body making you look and feel calm.
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Ditch the black and brighten up your wardrobe
Is black your “safe colour”? Well, it’s time to ditch the black and opt for some colour! You will be surprised how good you will feel in a bright yellow or pink number.
It all comes down to choosing the right colours for you. Follow our guide to Choosing the colours that suit you best.
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Do exercise that you love doing
When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins which are chemicals that improve your mood and act as natural painkillers.
The key to enjoying exercise is to find a sport or activity that you really love doing.
You will feel happy doing it, and that happiness will translate to everything you do.
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Be friends only with those who make you smile
The people we include in our lives make a big difference on how we feel about ourselves.
Recent studies showed that the social networks we choose have a profound effect on our behaviours and attitudes— including how we perceive our appearance.
So start spending time with people who feel good about themselves and make you feel good too!
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Stand strong and tall
Practice standing tall and sitting up straight you will feel on top of the world and people will take notice of you and your confident stance.
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Be happy in your own skin
Love who you are and stop focusing on the negative.
It is time to start believing that you can do things and that you do look good!
The power of positive thinking will boost your confidence and make you both look and feel beautiful!
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Take compliments
When someone gives you a compliment, take it!
Say thank you graciously and feel good about it.
If we refuse to accept a genuine compliment from someone where does that leave us?
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Sleep
We often feel like we don’t have time to get a good night’s sleep, well it’s time to start taking the time.
Getting plenty of rest will not only makes you feel better on the inside, you will look more attractive on the outside too!
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Hydrate your skin
Take good care of your skin by washing your face daily.
Having well-looked after skin will make you feel fresh faced and give your skin a natural glow.