Happy with yourself

Being happy with yourself starts with accepting who you are, including your imperfections. Those little things that you may think are less beautiful, are what make you unique. It is that combination of qualities and appearances that make you a special and beautiful person. Finding happiness in who you are, exactly as you are, is the greatest gift you can give yourself. It radiates to everything and everyone around you.

When you are happy with yourself, you often notice that your self-confidence grows and you have a more positive outlook on life. But rest assured, it is not at all bad to want to change something about your appearance every now and then. As long as you make these choices from a basis of self-love and not from a feeling of inadequacy, you are doing well. If you recognize yourself in that feeling and want to change something (small) about your appearance, read on: we have collected a few nice tips for you.

Do you want change?

Maybe there are things about your appearance that you have wanted to address for a long time, but that you have not gotten around to yet. For example, are you not happy with your teeth? Have problems addressed, such as a gap between your teeth , if that is something that really bothers you. Maybe then you will dare to show everyone your beautiful smile again. After all, it all depends on what you are dealing with, this is a personal consideration. But do not unnecessarily walk around with something that you actually want to see changed. Accept what makes you you, or try to make a change. But understand that this choice is yours, and yours alone.

Be kind to yourself

It is a good intention to be kinder to yourself. Treat yourself as you would treat a friend: that is a good goal. You are much gentler to your friends than you would be to yourself. And you deserve that treatment yourself! You do not have to impose all kinds of strict rules on yourself. So you can work on your appearance, but do that at your own pace and in your own way. It also helps to look for smart solutions. Do you want to have your teeth straightened? Then fortunately you do not have to walk around with the traditional braces that everyone is sitting with. For example, you can also wear an invisible brace , so that it is not at all a punishment to walk around with braces temporarily.

Discover new outfits in your own closet

You can already feel better about yourself by cleaning out and reorganizing your wardrobe. Often you discover that you already have great outfits that you may have forgotten about. By combining clothes in a new way, you can create surprising looks without having to buy anything new. Do you still want to add something to your wardrobe? Then choose timeless, high-quality clothes that last a long time or shop second-hand. This is not only more sustainable, but also gives you unique items with character. And as an extra tip: take a friend with you when you go shopping, they can help you make surprising choices that suit you perfectly!

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Take a look at your lifestyle

If you maintain a healthy lifestyle, you will feel better about yourself. What that lifestyle looks like for you exactly is up to you. After all, it all depends on what fits into your schedule. You don't have to follow a strict diet or exercise every day. But it does you good to exercise regularly: for example, you can go for a walk after dinner. That way you get outside right away. Because fresh air is also good for you! If you then finally make sure you sleep well, the picture is complete.

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