2:54 pm Thursday, 5th May, 2022
Over the last decade, our significant rise in social media usage has helped band us all together in impressive new ways, expressing ourselves on a global scale in seconds! We can stay connected to friends and family, make new connections, ask for help, share our successes, or simply share photos of our dinner. The (online) world is our oyster!🌐🌎
While entertainment is available to us 24/7, so is comparison. Despite the increased connections, social media has ironically also created a space of judgement that can leave us feeling more isolated and in doubt about our personal value. People are feeling the pressure to look, feel, and behave in certain ways. Are we enough? Why can’t I look like that? How are they so happy all the time? Am I doing it wrong?
But where comparison is the thief of joy, what is the solution? More than ever before, we’ve got to make a thoughtful effort to love ourselves and the skin we’re in. We’re here to celebrate everyone for their real and unique individuality, and we want you to get on board! 🎫
Here’s our easy guide to owning your confidence, so that you can wake up each morning with a spring in your step, proud to be unapologetically you. 👇
Let us tell you, self-love isn’t just hugging trees, reading self-help books, listening to ‘happiness’ podcasts, and making your bed in the morning. Self-love is far more than that - and Millennials are actually pretty damn good at it!
Millennials know when a week of ‘detox’ from social media is required for their mind, having carefully monitored their screen time. They’ve mastered working out from home, follow wholesome cooking videos, and have taken to posting real, unedited photos to our Instagram feeds - celebrating how our bodies really look. They’re not afraid to invest in scented candles, strawberry face masks, and spend Friday night recharging with a film or their journal because they can say ‘no’ to some plans without an ounce of guilt. 👌
They unapologetically do what feels right for their own body and mind. So why wouldn’t we follow their lead on this one?!
It may seem obvious, but to create a loving relationship with yourself, you’ll have to recognise and satisfy your own needs. Make them your priority rather than putting everyone else first all the time! It’s about doing what truly feels right for you in any given moment - remember, you’re the main character in your life!
Combine doing what makes you happy with good habits, and you’ll be well on your way to owning your confidence and happiness. Indulgence shouldn’t be neglected, as long as it's done in moderation (we’re all thinking about chocolate here, aren’t we!).✔
Your new self-love habits should be simple things you can start doing daily or weekly from now and just for you. Whether it’s waking up 10 minutes earlier to make a hot cup of tea and sit down with a good book before work, signing up to a new weekly club, or even a monthly trip to the movies. Maybe it’s a bubble bath before bed on a Wednesday, or binge-watching a show on Netflix with a no-guilt rule - that’s one of our particular favourites! 😉
These little routines are about treating yourself to things that bring you simple joys. While it can be easy to agree to all available social plans, doing things on your own can be super empowering and enriching to your long-term confidence. So make a list of the little things in life that make you smile, and aim to do them more often. Time to yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.✨
We’ve all been there! Everything in our lives is going ‘too’ swimmingly, and we’re constantly waiting for something to slip up. We all have an inner saboteur somewhere within us, ready to knock us down, even when we’re at our best.
The most powerful weapon against self-sabotage? Confidence! It’s time to stop seeking perfection and realise that being human is perfection enough. Remember that everyone (no matter how much social media says otherwise) lacks confidence sometimes. So next time you see a person and wish you were more like them, remember that people are walking by you and thinking the very same!
Chin up, stand proud, always - your achievements are amazing and should be recognised not only by those around you, but also by you.👏
Let’s say someone asks you what you do in your spare time, or about your job… If you find yourself biting your tongue or trying to hide your truth, it might be time to evaluate: either to make a life change, or - the better option - to actively accept that part of yourself and your life and proudly own it! 💪
Once you get the words out, you’ll be ready to create authentic connections with people who share your true values, interests, and experiences. Not only will your confidence be rocketing simply by being the realest version of you, but you’ll be able to discover other like-minded people to share your life with! 😎
Not only does sticking to good habits boost your confidence, but they could also prove beneficial to your long-term physical health! It’s the little things like drinking more cups of water in the day, adding a moisturiser to your post-shower routine for an added glow, or getting enough sleep at night.
While increasing the amount of exercise in our routines builds on our physical health, the endorphins we get from movement can hugely boost our mood and confidence! Combining exercise with nutritious food choices will stand your body and mind in the best position to live your life to your fullest potential! 🏆
Committing to these changes can be challenging in our busy lives, so be sure that you treat every new addition as a huge accomplishment. Celebrate yourself and be proud of the self-loving actions you’re taking!
While self-love is typically associated with outward actions, self-respect is more about nurturing your inner values and moral compass - your virtue, integrity, and loyalty to what you truly believe and feel.
Take some time to re-analyse and define your inward sense of principles, questioning whether your current lifestyle and situations are really reflecting who you are. Is your behaviour anything to do with gaining the approval of others?
Once you remind yourself of the way you want to live, you’ll be able to live confidently, authentically, and won’t want to look back! Being totally secure with your own viewpoints will deter you from second guessing or sabotaging yourself when others have different opinions.
Which parts of you would you not want to change? Really think about it!
If no matter how hard you try, you just don’t seem to be able to get comfortable with a part of your body, take a minute to divert your focus onto the parts of yourself that you like, or at least don’t mind! Perhaps it is the sound of your laughter, the way you smell, your inherent kindness, or your sense of humour. Tell yourself that you’ll think about ‘flaws’ later while at this moment, you remember that you exist to love and be loved.
Acceptance can be really difficult sometimes! Taking any small steps towards self-acceptance means that you’re making progress, and you should celebrate it. Celebrate all the little moments when you recognise that you’re being too self-critical and stop to regroup.
Often, it’s the things that are ‘unique’ about our appearance that we all feel the most self-conscious about. Rather than trying to hide these things, or modify them, let’s get liberated and be proud of our individuality together. 🤩
Did you know, your peers and those around you don’t actually spend all their time remembering embarrassing stories about you? Trust us!
It can be easy to assume that an embarrassing moment has now defined your life, but that’s never the case - so stop punishing yourself for your past mistakes. Your energy is precious, so pour yours into whatever makes you happy right now. In the grand scheme, what does it matter whether you drank a little too much at the weekend, or feel deflated at the number of likes on your status yesterday? 🤳
Always look at the bigger picture and apply the 5 by 5 rule: if it won’t matter to you in 5 years, don’t spend 5 minutes worrying about it. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and carry on. 👑
It’s simpler than you expected, isn’t it? The more love you show yourself, the more confident you’ll feel. And the more confident you feel, the happier you’ll become. So what are you waiting for?! It’s time to work on having a deep, loving relationship with YOU, because loving yourself is as magical, liberating, and confidence-boosting as being loved by anyone else! 🌞
We want to hear from you! What’s your favourite quality about yourself? Have you got any tips for self-love and confidence to share with the community? Share your comments below! 👇
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9:52 am Friday, 6th May, 2022
Okay agree to most |
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3:44 am Monday, 30th May, 2022
So gorgeous 😍 |
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9:43 pm Wednesday, 8th June, 2022
Hello |
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9:57 pm Tuesday, 19th July, 2022
Love this! |
