5 Ways to Revitalise Your Appearance

5 Ways to Revitalise Your Appearance

Often when we think about changing our appearance, we think about the clothes we wear, the colour of our hair or perhaps our body shape in terms of muscle tone or weight loss. However, often the most significant changes we can make to boost our image are much more straightforward. There aren’t quick fixes in most cases. Taking the time to invest in some self-care and pampering could transform not only the way you look in the eyes of others but also how you feel about yourself. Here are five of the best ways to revitalise your appearance without spending a penny on clothes, losing weight or slogging away at the gym.

  1. Wear a Smile

Never underestimate the power of wearing a smile on your face. We don’t always feel like smiling, but research has found that even fake smiles can lower our stress and anxiety levels and increase feelings of happiness. Smiling at other people also strengthens our relationships by reducing conflict, giving the impression of confidence, making you more attractive and generally improving how others perceive you. When you feel under pressure or a bit low, try replacing the frown with a smile.

  1. Improve Your Posture

Many of us don’t know the value of maintaining good posture. By keeping your shoulders back, your tummy tight and your head held high you can exude confidence and strength. A hunched or slouched position subconsciously communicates negativity to those around us. A good posture can also mean that clothes hang better from our bodies and that we appear taller and even healthier. Practising your posture will be an effort at first, but it will strengthen your muscles and eventually will come naturally.

  1. Change Your Hair

According to psychologists, our hair is part of our identity and linked not only to how we feel about ourselves but also to how other people judge us. A study by Yale University found that hairstyles and length impact how we perceive each other in terms of intelligence and wealth. There are some conclusions around what lengths and colour of hair mean certain things to other people, but the most important thing is how your hair makes you feel about yourself. A restyle, or a new colour can completely transform your appearance. If you’re someone who is struggling with hair loss, modern medicine has made it possible to regain a head of hair. Visit GetHair for more information.

  1. Take Care of Your Skin

A clear and healthy complexion can lift your appearance a surprising amount. The quality of your skin is often directly linked to your health, and so it should come as no surprise that drinking plenty of water and eating fruits and vegetables are vital to maintaining a healthy tone, preventing acne and slowing the ageing process.

  1. Get More Sleep

Dark circles under our eyes, puffy skin and premature ageing are all physical symptoms of lack of sleep. In addition, people who don’t get enough sleep are also more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), will be less able to focus on tasks and will be more prone to stress, anxiety, and depression. Your body needs sleep in order to repair and recover from the day before, so you are in optimum condition for the day ahead. If you struggle to sleep, something’s you should do is cut down on caffeine, avoid heavy evening meals and turn off technology well before bedtime.

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