Nobody realizes how great their early twenties are until those years have passed them by. That’s kind of life in a nutshell; with age comes wisdom and envy that you didn’t have such wisdom whilst you were young and physically energetic.
However a youthful mind is something that someone of any age can cling onto, and, while the body may change as you get older, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy body or an appearance of which you’re proud. If you
Below are a three ways to build your self confidence as you age:
Your figure.
When it comes to appearance, your health should be at the forefront of your mind. None of us can help being a little shallow and critical of our appearance based on outward perceptions, but a healthy figure is the most important thing of all. If you want to feel young again then the first step is to get yourself back in shape so that you can reclaim some of the youthful energy and slimness that you’ve missed. Diet is one of the most important components of losing weight, and simply cutting out fatty foods high in sugars and low in nutritional benefits is a great place to start. The less sugar you eat, the less insulin there is in your body, and the more you start to burn fat rather than carbohydrates when you exercise.
On the topic of exercise, this is obviously also an important aspect of achieving a healthy figure. Cardio is good for the heart, and strength training is good for the muscles. Squeezing elements of both into your routine is a good way to knock off some pounds and kick your metabolism back into shape, which will definitely make you feel younger. Even walking to the shop more, rather than taking your car, is a great way to fit exercise into your daily routine. Just becoming more active in some form, even if you don’t want to hit the gym, will make a huge difference. You were active when you were young, so you need to rediscover that energy.
Your Mindset
The mind is your most powerful tool, and much of what will happen in your life is a result of what you allow to happen (and how you react to obstacles.)
Do you allow yourself to dwell on failures instead of learning and moving forward? Do you constantly anticipate things going wrong or the worst in people?
Changing your mindset to be positive and make a conscious effort to not allow the things you cannot change to bring you down during your day (and expend unnecessary energy) is one of the best things you can do. For your productivity, and your self-confidence.
This aligns with those you surround yourself with also!
Your Looks & Future Wrinkles
Your face is going to age over time, and that’s the simple truth we all have to accept. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t take care of yourself to hold back the effects of mother nature and retain a healthy appearance, no matter how old you become.
Cutting back on smoking or drinking is a good way to reduce the effects such unhealthy habits will have on your skin (and internal organs).
Remaining protected in the sun is also important for your skin, but you could look into skincare options such as this amazing product to help fight the effects of aging.
It goes without saying, there’s more to the appearance of your face than your skin; keeping your teeth healthy is also vitally important. Your smile shouldn’t just glisten but actually be healthy.
Visit your dentist more, and maybe you’ll regain those pearly whites you had when you were younger. Just don’t be superficial about the appearance of your face; remember that a healthy body leads to a better-looking body anyway.
While we freak out a bit at the first sign of a gray hair, changing the way we view aging (e.g. how fortunate we are to age) is a healthier mindset.
Continue to Grow
We are never too mature to continue our education which is why maintaining a growth mindset is important for future development and successes.
Whether it be professional online courses and certifications, or one that is solely for personal interest. Stay curious and watch how fulfilling it is!
Sarah Lenin
May 10, 2017I completely agree with point 1. I lost quite a bit of weight last year and I feel 100x more confident in my body and myself. I’m now on a mission to help my family and friends as I believe that a healthy body is an absolute must!