A successful image is a healthy image. As you make changes in your eating and activity habits, you are going to want to improve your image and confidence.
Here are some ideas:
Walk tall
Do you envy the way confident people walk? Do you feel shy and timid? If so, take a few moments and picture your posture. There are changes you can make. Follow these posture tips:
• Watch someone with a good posture and copy them
• Walk tall. Don’t slouch (If you slouch you’ll look and feel old, tired and grouchy)
• Don’t look rushed, look relaxed
• Keep your back straight
• Pull back your shoulders
• Look ahead, not at the ground
• Make good eye contact when you meet someone
• Practice in front of the mirror.
These are quick and easy changes and don’t cost anything. By reminding yourself continuously, you’ll soon be walking and standing with poise.
Smile
Are you a smiler or snarler? Are you fun or miserable? Smiling can open doors for you and bring other benefits:
• You will improve communications
• Work and family life will feel better
• You cannot complain while smiling
• Your attitude will perk up
• People will treat you well
• You will make friends from strangers
• Your days will be more productive
Practice your smile and see how people’s attitudes towards you improve.
Change your hairstyle
Your hairstyle can date you; or make you. If you haven’t changed your look for five years, you probably need a change. Get your successful looking hairstyle with the following tips:
• Find a hairdresser recommended by someone whose haircut you admire
• Tear pictures of your “look” out of fashion magazines and request a similar cut
• Return for a cut every six weeks
• If you are going to color your hair, have an expert help you. It’s an ongoing expense and has to be done every three to six weeks. Streaks or highlights only need to be touched up every two to three months
• If you need to cover up gray, experiment with color rinses
• Be careful, perms can damage your hair
Healthy hair that shines and looks natural is much more attractive and sophisticated than dry, lifeless hair.
Care for your nails
Well-groomed men and women with dirty, chewed or uneven fingernails are undermining their professional image. Here are some tips:
• If your nails are in a really bad condition, start with a professional manicure and pedicure
• Nails should be an even length.
• Invest in good cuticle scissors to catch your hangnails
• Keep your hands well moisturized
• Keep your toenails short and straight
• Moisturize your feet after every bath
• For women: Keep your nails at a conservative length. • Use a clear or natural polish or one that suits your outfit for that day. Remove polish when chipped
Looking fantastic should not be spoilt by unsightly hands.
