The Body Confidence Playbook: (5 Things To Try)

If you're like most people, you'd love to feel more confident in your own skin. But how exactly can you do this? What can you do to become more confident and enjoy your beauty? 

Practice body gratitude daily

One of the most powerful things you can do is practice body gratitude daily. The idea here is to point out three to five things to yourself that you really appreciate about the way that you look. You'll notice that over time this reprograms your unconscious instead of seeing yourself as something ugly or broken in some way. You reassess adding to your confidence. 

Conduct a social media audit

Another piece of advice is to conduct a social media audit. Checking that you're consuming the right type of material can help you focus more on feeling good about yourself. A lot of social media is based around jealousy and worshiping people who have a specific type of look. But if these accounts are triggering comparison or negativity, then you'll want to cut them out of your life.

Another approach is to follow diverse bodies and joyful movement. The idea here is to focus on different types of beauty other than the ones that the standard culture tries to enforce. This can give you a broader view of what is attractive and that can hopefully change the way that you look at yourself. 

Use high-leverage interventions

If you do want to make a change, then it's a good idea to focus on high-leverage interventions like cosmetic dentistry. These are where you make a small investment, but get a significant result from your time and effort. 

One of the secrets in the beauty industry is that making a big change to somebody's appearance doesn't require months or years of hard work and lifestyle modification. Instead, it can be the small little things that make a huge difference, like proper grooming or a change of wardrobe. Ideally, you'll want to focus more on function over looks. If you can make yourself healthy, that will often translate into a better appearance. 

Explore strength-based activities

You could also look into exploring various strength-based activities. These could include:

• Martial arts

• Weight lifting

• Pole dancing

Becoming physically strong and fit can have a tremendous impact on how you feel and your overall performance. Many people report that it gives them massive confidence boosts and keeps them feeling strong and skilled throughout the day. 

Interestingly, it doesn't take long for the effects to start showing. Many people report increased strength in as little as three months, with some people literally doubling the ability of their muscles to generate output. 

Invest in luxurious self-care

Lastly, you might want to explore the idea of investing in luxurious self-care. The idea is to get clothes that fit and make your body feel more physically relaxed. You can do this by taking relaxing baths or going to a massage parlor. If you can nourish yourself with enjoyable foods that's also beneficial, especially if they're nutrient-dense. When you start treating your body like it's worthy of care, you'll begin to implement the practices that really move the needle.