For one, it shows others how you feel about yourself. Your self-image is revealed according to how you carry yourself. It rules how you interact with other people, and it rules how you react to the situations that life throws your way. It tells you what is “okay” for you to think and do. So, you can see how a negative self-image prohibits you from being all that you can be. People are smart: they can sense if you’re holding back who you are.
Confidence builds credibility. Picture someone who lacks confidence – make that person up if you want. Now, imagine this person trying to carry on a conversation with you. Chances are whatever this person says will not have lasting effects on you beyond this conversation. Why? It’s simple. If that person isn’t confident in his or her own motives, how can you support them? Even worse, how can you take them serious? Again, people are smart and they know when you’re faking it.
Most importantly, confidence literally draws people to you. Unfortunately, many people lack self confidence. This is a result of socialization after learning the “do’s” and “don’ts” of a particular society and learning what’s “cool” or “attractive” and what’s not. The truth is, most people don’t fit the exact mold of what certain media considers “attractive”. But only a fool considers the “attractive” images thrown at them as the end all be all. It’s just an opinion (a ridiculous opinion, if you ask me). But when you exude confidence, it always receives attention because many lack it. What starts off as intriguing becomes inspiring for those who notice your confidence.
Beauty Secrets
But certainly it’s more difficult to reveal confidence when you are not looking your best. Melanie, who prefers classic beauty rather than over the top glamour, has some easy, at-home beauty regimens that will work for you too!
Melanie Fiona: “When You Love Yourself, The Confidence Just Comes Out Of You” was originally published on blackdoctor.org
