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Five Ways to Feel Good About Yourself

     The first step towards happiness is feeling good about yourself.  We often lack the confidence to do so due to personal reasons.  However, there are many ways to boost our confidence in the long run while also providing many physical and mental health benefits.  Here are five ways to feel good about yourself!
1. Step out of Your Comfort Zone
     The only way we grow as people is through change.  However, many people fear change and actively try to avoid it.  Later on, they often regret avoiding these changes which could have had a positive impact on their lives.  Do not be this type of person, and if you currently are someone like this, it is never too late to change.  We all have the opportunity to do something out of our comfort zone; learning a new skill, traveling, facing fears, etc.  No matter what the case, if we accept and act upon making a change, we will feel good about ourselves in the long run.  Not only will we have fewer regrets later in life but we will also feel as if we can accomplish anything we set our minds to.
2. Exercise
     Many people hear the word exercise and immediately shudder.  They would rather use their free time in ways other than what they believe to be physical and/or mental pain.  The truth is, exercise is one of the best ways to look and feel your best.  It is also a great way to regain energy and wake yourself up.  For example, I have gone to the gym after work feeling groggy and having a headache, but afterward, I am wide awake with a clear mind.  I can then use this rush to push myself to do anything I set my mind to.  I also feel healthier throughout the day for having exercised my muscles and being active.  Had I just gone home, I probably would have laid in front of the TV and did nothing the entire night.  We have all done this before but it is not a good habit to form, especially for those who work at a desk job.  We will not feel good about ourselves if we are always tired and feel out of shape.  Putting in the time to be active and healthy will show results, and you will see a difference in the way you think, feel, and act. 
3. Dress to Impress
     There is a reason why ZZ Top’s ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ was a popular song, there was truth to it.  Feeling fresh, comfortable, and clean can be a major confidence booster.  When you look good, you feel good.  To some, looking good can take a while and they would rather not put in the effort.  However, is it not worth the time to look stunning rather than simply doing the bare minimum?  Would it not be great to show off your beauty to those around you?  Dressing to impress definitely changes how you view yourself and can also make others like and respect you more.  You will act and feel different no matter the situation, and people around you will act differently towards you in a good way.
4. Work to the Best of Your Ability
     Never think of a task as just something to get through.  Being lazy and doing the bare minimum does not provide any benefits.  That mindset will only make working towards goals you want to achieve much more difficult.  Always give 110% to increase the chances of success anywhere you go.  When people have this mindset, they feel a sense of pride in the work they complete.  It also makes it much easier to work hard at something they want to achieve.  Having a lazy mindset, even when it comes to mundane tasks or a job you dislike, will leak into future work.  The work you do is a reflection of yourself, abilities, and willingness to succeed.  So, if you want to feel productive, accomplished, and like you are making progress in life, always work to the best of your ability.
5. Be Kind
     Humans have an instinctual desire to help others.  It is in our nature to want to make other people happy, not only for their sake but feel good about ourselves as well.  You will feel as if you are making a difference in the world while also boosting your own confidence.  Not only that, but the people you help will most likely be appreciative, and those around you will see you in a different light.  It could be as simple as asking someone how their day was to make them feel better.  No matter what, always be kind and help others whenever you can.  It is the right thing to do, and you will feel like a better person for doing so.

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