Some days or even weeks can be just blah. Nothing excites you , you feel a bit depressed and drained and you just don’t want to do anything. It is okay to let your emotions control you once in a while and just spend some time with yourself . Moments like this can be recharging but also put a toll on your overall well being and confidence.
Here I will wrap up some of my favorite mood and confidence boosting beauty and wellness things that I like to incorporate in my life especially after a bad week that made me feel and look like a train wreck.
Workout
Anything works here. The sweatiest the better. It has been proven by science many times that any physical activity releases hormones of happiness. It will get you nicely tired and can give you a better and restful sleep at night. Which on the other hand can make you feel and look way better. And also when I feel my muscles sore it makes me feel more toned and defined right away. I know that this is just my brain tricking me but it makes me feel sexier and more confident. You should definitely incorporate a workout when you feel stressed and depressed. If that is not for you go on a hike, try biking or jogging . Being outside will also have positive impact on your mood. Whatever you choose, move your body and try to push yourself a little bit out of your comfort zone.
Even if it’s just 20 min . The moment you step into choosing yourself and showing up for you, a lot happens for your confidence, your trust and your love within yourself.
Hiking is one of my favorite ways to move my body! I am lucky that I live close by hiking trails
Manicure
Getting a fresh manicure will instantly make you look polished and fancy. Even though maybe not a lot of people will notice the style of your manicure or the color choice it just makes other people see you as put together. A person with done nails will give the vibe of a strong and classy personality, as opposed to the person with chipped nail polish, missing nails, rough cuticles will give a negative vibe as I just woke up, not motivated to do anything. And the way other people perceive you will affect the way they treat you which on the other hand can boost your confidence .Even if you don’t like nail polish or your work environment requires you to have bare nails you can still get a mani to give your nails more polished and clean look.
Pedicure
This sounds very similar to the previous one but not really. I feel it is even more important. Pedicure is definitely something you do mostly for yourself, especially in the colder months. It still makes you look better but what mostly matters here is the way something as little as this can make you feel. It can give you that feeling of “I am ready for anything” and “I got everything under control “.
Get a fake tan
I feel like when I loose that summer glow my pale skin makes me look tired even when I am not. Go explain everyone you had enough sleep when you look pale and washed out. Once I apply some self tanner I right away look more toned, fresher , more youthful and it right away makes me feel like a new , sexier version of myself.
Whiten your teeth
Bright smiles goes a long way! It’s an easy way to make yourself feel good in an instant. I like this 5 minute gel https://rstyle.me/+_ORLJjv3Bc5v4J0RQbbxXw that is super inexpensive and doesn’t make my teeth sensitive and 10-15 minutes is usually what it takes to notice a difference.
Water
Drink plenty of H2O! It might sound irrelevant but when you stay well hydrated you help your body get rid of toxins which can have all kinds of negative influence on your body and mood. I have noticed when I drink adequate amount of water my skin shows it up right away. It makes my complexion clear and glowing and that’s a mood booster for me right there. I also like adding citrus or cucumber to my water to give it a more desirable taste.
Ivelina Angel 