To succeed in life (your professional one and your private one), you need to have great self-esteem – which doesn’t come so easily to everybody. Men are just as susceptible to low self-esteem as women are; the difference is that society has made it harder for them to acknowledge these issues. If you don’t recognize the things that are making you feel insecure, then you can’t work on getting rid of these insecurities. Here are some common reasons for low self-esteem and ways to get around them so that you can be the best possible version of yourself.
Accept Hair Loss
Hair loss is a serious issue for many men, which can start as early as their early twenties. Some guys will feel ashamed to wear a hat everywhere they possibly can, while others will go to further extremes by getting hair implants. Although hair implants are a better long-term solution than hiding behind a baseball cap all year round, there is one much simpler way around this business – shaving your head and owning your look. Not being ashamed to go completely bare-headed is a powerful move. Some bald men and bald celebrities through the ages have proven to be even more successful and attractive than guys with a full head of hair. Just look at Jason Statham or Bruce Willis!
New Clothes as an Instant Boost
While working on your body image may take time, there are things that you can do right away to improve your self-esteem. To kickstart this process, try to focus on something that you can change immediately – like your clothes that may not project a high confidence level. This, of course, doesn’t mean that you have to go out and get an entirely new wardrobe. By getting yourself one stylish new item, you will feel that instant boost of confidence. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home for that wardrobe upgrade. There are many options when it comes to men’s accessories or men’s sexy underwear online, and you shouldn’t have any trouble finding exactly what you need. It’s also more subtle than suddenly showing up in entirely new attire and getting more attention than you bargained for, which might be scary if your confidence is not yet there.
Own Your Financial Truth
In the olden days, men used to be the ones to bring home the bacon, and anything else was unacceptable. We live in the twenty-first century, though, and now both men and women are doing their part in making a living. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t bringing in millions. The important thing is, to be honest about your financial status. In today’s climate, it’s hard enough to find a job as it is, much less a high-paying one. There is no shame in earning less than your friends or partner if you are truthful about it. Own what you do and how much you make because your masculinity has nothing to do with it.
Fake It Till You Make It
While you may not be able to fake perfect skin or a trust fund, you can definitely fake your confidence. How people perceive you are all about your attitude towards yourself. If you have low self-esteem, try telling yourself the opposite. If you believe in your confident, charming self, everyone around you will believe in you too. With time, you will realize that this “fake confidence” is something you had within you.
No matter what you do to boost your self-esteem, the main thing is to stop comparing yourself to others. You need to tune out the world’s unrealistic expectations and focus on what makes you feel good – nobody else matters.
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