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Feeling comfortable in your own skin isn’t always an easy task to accomplish. Sometimes we have old emotions or discomfort that build up, which can cause us to feel negative about ourselves despite all the hard work we do to feel more comfortable exactly as we are. We know that the journey of self-love is one you need to go on by yourself, but we want to help you along the way. We have come up with a list you can use to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. So, let’s get started.
Take care of your skin
Taking care of your skin is a great first step in being more comfortable and enjoying your body as it is. If you have undergone surgeries or treatments to be happier with yourself, you want to make sure that you maintain your skin and keep it as nice as possible. Otherwise, your surgeries and procedures will have been for naught. That means it is time to take care of those arm lift scars to reduce them as much as possible, keep up with your facial routine to minimize acne scarring, or remain hydrated to keep your skin healthy and glowing.
Wear something you love
If you need a quick fix to make you feel better, something that can help almost instantly is wearing something you feel like dynamite in. Maybe it is that expensive dress you’ve been saving for a rainy day, those jeans that hug your curves just right, or those shoes that you have mastered walking around in. Whatever it is, put it on and wear it proudly. Wearing an outfit you love can instantly boost your serotonin levels and make you feel as good as you look.
Take care of your body
This may seem like an easy one, but taking care of your body is a great way to feel more confident and comfortable in your skin. By getting up, putting on your favorite workout outfit, moving, exercising, and sweating, you are working toward a healthier you. In turn, this releases happy endorphins that can help boost even the worst moods. Though being healthy isn’t always about the number on the scale, it can help you fit into your clothes better, feel more confident, and be stronger.
Practice self-love
When was the last time you really complimented yourself, talked to yourself with kindness, and didn’t put yourself down because you felt unhappy? If you can’t remember the last time any of those things happened, then it has been way too long. That also means it is time to sit down with yourself and show yourself some love. Maybe that means you make a list of what you love about yourself, or you start a journal to document proud and happy moments. Whatever you choose, just be sure that you are practicing self-love and acceptance often.
Practice daily mantras
Once you have written down a solid list of what you love about yourself, you may be able to turn some of those into mantras (a statement or slogan you can repeat frequently). By repeating those positive statements, you can use the power of positivity to fuel your self-love and comfortability with yourself.
When you start to practice positivity, and you take the proper steps to better yourself as a whole, you will start to see results in how you see yourself and how you treat yourself. Know that it might take work and time, but it will be well worth it. Before you know it, you’ll be comfortable in your own skin.