Effective ways to look and feel more attractive

It's normal for humans to feel bad sometimes. Even the most gorgeous and successful individuals fall, but if you're feeling down more than ever, shift your attitude.

Dispite popular opinion, attractiveness is unrelated to looks.

We asked scientists and relationship specialists how to gain confidence and attractiveness with tiny modifications. Twelve ways to boost your self-esteem...

You may not like exercise, but a little movement might make you look better.

Exercise affects more than just the body. Chemically, playing sports and taking time for yourself releases endorphins, which relax individuals. A 2015 University of Turku study found that exercising boosts self-confidence.

Receiving a compliment is great, but don't forget to give them too.

A nice grin can influence how others see you. Interestingly, smiling at your mirror reflection has the same impact!

Humans notice and read body language because we are social creatures. So smiling is a universal expression of warmth, approachability, and beauty, says relationship therapist, educator, and author Shadeen Francis.

"As for you. Smiling at yourself in the mirror sends brain signals similar to smiling at a buddy."

A 2009 Cardiff University study found that facial expressions affect mood. This study found that smiling makes people happier.

Advice can increase morale, but you don't have to wait.

It may seem ridiculous, but saying what you love about yourself validates it. Be assured, your self-esteem will rise!

Giving and receiving attention needs focus: “Everything you focus on expands your consciousness. Focussing on your interior and external beauty enhances them. Accepting your beauty lets you completely enjoy it.

According to a National Institutes of Health study, persons who dwell on their flaws are more prone to doubt themselves and be less satisfied.

You may want to examine why you're making negative statements about yourself, as they're hurting your self-esteem.

People should find out why they act this way and eliminate it. “Pay attention to self-sabotaging statement triggers,”

“A specific setting? A person? A situation? When you know what makes you say bad things about yourself, you're more likely to catch yourself, change them, or even stop.

Experts say criticising others lowers self-esteem. Toxic people may make you feel bad.

If there is someone who frequently pulls you down and whom you think is nasty to you, you may want to consider breaking relations with them.

More importantly, prioritise people who make you happy. Spending time with these folks enhances your self-confidence.

Laughing and joking can make you feel more relaxed, so if you try to chuckle at something minor that might normally make you furious, it can take some of the weight off you and help you see yourself in a more positive perspective.

People take every element of life very seriously and it shows in their personality. No one has to be perfect all the time. It’s about being yourself and not letting others define you.

Laughing fearlessly at a joke will also help you appear more appealing.

Attraction between couples who laugh together also increases. It was thought that women were more attracted to males who made them laugh. The attraction rate between couples who laughed more together was higher.

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