Feeling confident is a state of mind, and as long as you are happy in yourself, your confidence will shine through, whether you’re at the beach or anywhere else. Not only that, but it shouldn’t make any difference at all what other people think of what you’re wearing or how you look as long as you are happy.
Sometimes, however, our confidence can be helped with a little boost, and these ways that you can feel more confident at the beach will help you in other aspects of life too.
Like Your Swimsuit
If you have a swimsuit that you really love and that you feel looks great on you, when you wear that swimsuit, you will feel so much more confident – you know it works for you, and you’re happy to wear it. This is what is most important when it comes to buying a swimsuit; it needs to be comfortable and suited to your taste and body, and not what the store or fashion influencers want you to buy (unless, of course, these happen to be the same thing).
The more comfortable you are, the more confident you will be. You can even pair your swimsuit with a cute sarong or wrap if you prefer. Do what works for you, not what other people want.
Like Your Body
There are no perfect bodies. The ones you see in magazines are airbrushed, and the ones in movies are lit well, and there is a lot of makeup used too. Even those who are traditionally attractive will have at least one thing about themselves that they dislike – we’re all the same. There are a few solutions for you if you don’t like something about your body.
One option is to get it fixed, and that can be an easy thing to do. If you have spider veins, for example, you can find expert help to reduce their appearance. If you wear glasses, you can use contact lenses, or have laser eye surgery instead. If it’s body hair you’re concerned about, speaking to the experts at Infinity Laser Spa about its removal could be ideal. Plus, there are many other options too.
The other option is not to worry about these things. Not everyone is able to do this, so if some kind of surgery will work for you, then that is the step you should take – it’s about what makes you happy and feel great.
Don’t Look At Social Media
Social media has a lot to answer for. It shows us everyone at their very best (for the most part), and this – although positive at first glance – is something that can seriously knock our confidence. We might not even realize it at first, but over time these images will make us start to feel as though we are lacking in some way. Why aren’t we always cheerful? What aren’t we looking like this, or like that?
When we begin to question ourselves, our confidence declines. By not looking at social media, we won’t miss out, and our mental health will improve, as will our confidence levels. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy your time at the beach more because you won’t be scrolling through your phone or tablet all the time.
Embrace Your Uniqueness
Comparing yourself to others is one of the simplest ways to make yourself feel unattractive. When you have negative feelings about your appearance, such as jealousy of someone else’s long legs, flat stomach, or toned arms, your confidence and mood suffer. Keep in mind that wishing you were someone else is wasting who you are as a person.
Why not treat yourself with the same respect that you do your loved ones? Consider whether you would say this to your mother, sister, or best friend. Why are you speaking negatively to yourself if you can’t imagine doing so to them? Identify the parts of your body you like rather than focusing on the parts of your body you don’t like.
If you quiet your inner critic, the good feelings will eventually triumph over the bad. Your self-image and self-esteem will suffer if you associate with negative people. You’re more likely to believe your flaws are real the more you complain about them.
It’s crucial that you avoid any kind of body shaming and surround yourself with upbeat people who will make you feel good because confidence is contagious. Additionally, having friends like this will increase your laughter and smiles, which releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones.
