By Dr. Alicia H. Clark
What’s the secret of true and lasting attractiveness? That’s what so many women (and men) want to know.
It turns out that self-care has a great deal to do with it … but not in the way you might think.
When different studies looked at the various qualities of attractiveness, “happiness” and “kindness” won out as top traits every time.
Not eyes, not legs, not a perfect body … but rather, happiness and kindness.
It
turns out that beauty radiates from the inside, and the way truly
attractive women create and radiate that inner beautify is through self care.
Here are 10 things highly attractive women do to take care of themselves that boosts their happiness and desirability:
1. They’re present in the moment and live life fully.
Despite
the temptation to spend time passively surfing Facebook and gossip
sites when bored and lonely, attractive women know they’re at their best
when they go out with their friends and actively live their life.
And when they do go on Facebook or online, like in real life, they go to engage. They feel happier when they’re participating in activities, rather than watching.
2. They surround themselves with good friends.
If
they live alone or have a quiet office environment, attractive women
actively seek out social contact and friendship at the end of the day or
work week. They regularly make time to connect (in person) with others.
When
going out isn’t an option, they pick upf the phone, jump on Skype, or
sit down to write a letter to feel the connection they know they need.
3. They keep their brains serenely stimulated (instead of numbing out).
When
attractive women want to relax and give their brains a break, they
listen to music or read a good book instead of watching TV. Why? Because
they know getting lost in a TV show for hours makes them feel detached
from themselves. But a great story or song helps them relax and keeps
their imagination active, which helps them feel good when exhausted.
4. They exercise regularly.
Attractive
women know that exercise is a vital part of what makes them feel
vibrant and energetic … not just because it helps them stay in physical
shape.
When
they’re busy and their energy flags, these desirable ladies fit
exercise into manageable time blocks. They pick exercises they enjoy,
and often combine it with a social visit or another reward (i.e.
favorite coffee shop or a relaxing post-workout steam).
These
women understand that working out isn’t just about the end game, but
rather, that moving her body is enjoyable, fun and feels good.
5. They eat right to fuel their vibrancy.
Attractive
women make healthy food choices every day. And to keep eating well when
things get busy, they start at home, cutting stressful, time-consuming
preparation wherever they can. They buy precut vegetables, and prep the
meal items (washing lettuce, trimming meat, or slicing fruit) before
they put it away so it’s ready to go when they need it.
They invest in themselves this way — making sure to have healthy easy food at their fingertips, something experts say is a key to maintaining a healthy diet.
6. They prioritize sleep.
Sleep
is the almighty secret weapon of truly glowing, happy women. A great
night’s rest allows a woman’s best self (physically and emotionally) to
shine through.
Everything
from cell regeneration and healing (skin health) to optimizing mental
clarity and mood stability (yes, sleep can make you happier) is improved
by making time for adequate sleep (to the tune of 8 hours a night).
7. They always make time to play.
Life
is serious enough. Knowing when to lighten up fuels a happy, attractive
woman and helps her feel alive, so she regularly makes time for
laughter and fun.
Play is anything that allows her to feel free, present, and engaged — and research confirms that playfulness is a top indicator of female attractiveness for men.
8. They allow themselves time to do nothing!
These
bright women understand that they can only schedule themselves so much
before feeling irritable, so they leave white space in their calendar
allowing flexibility they need to feel balanced.
Healthy,
attractive people understand their body’s need for freedom and
flexibility, and they make room for this by scheduling down time.
9. They know how to keep their relationships strong.
Attractive
women aren’t always thinking about themselves — they are good friends,
too. They understand that investing in their friendships keeps those
relationships strong, and that loving on their friends feels good
(something research has shown boosts happiness and satisfaction).
10. They show up … for themselves.
Finally, attractive vibrant women understand that being their best requires being a friend to themselves first.
When shame creeps up, healthy women take a mindset of compassion
and kindness toward themselves. They know that honoring their own needs
and choices is key to finding balance within themselves and staying
positive.
For
example, if they sleep until 1pm, they know they needed the rest. If
they lounge in their PJs all day, they know they need the quiet
downtime. If they stay up late with their friends, they know they need
the connection.
They don’t berate themselves. And they keep fighting with others over their needs or choices to a minimum, and this feels good.
The real secret of attractiveness is regular and compassionate SELF CARE!
Truly attractive women create habits around doing things that are not only good for them but also feel good and maximize their beauty.
Self care doesn’t have to feel like a burden, and it can start anywhere you feel out of balance.
Once
you tap into how good you feel, self care quickly stops being a chore,
and starts being something you actually want to do. And you’ll look so
much more attractive for the effort.
It’s OK if making yourself a priority feels really hard at first. Stay with it, and you’ll soon notice the benefits build on themselves with practice.
If you find yourself needing a bit of extra support on your path to better self care and awareness, check out my website or sign up for my newsletter to receive weekly helpful support on wellness, relationships, and parenting delivered directly to your inbox.
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Please enjoy yourself today not tomorrow
Thank for reading, have a nice day !
Mao Reaksmeysophorn
Mao Reaksmeysophorn
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