Everyone wants to be confident in their own skin. Unfortunately, when society glamorizes youth and talks down on aging, you might find it difficult to feel anything other than self-conscious. Luckily, confidence doesn’t have an age limit! While you should remember that you’re so much more than your physical appearance, it couldn’t hurt to make some changes to your daily routine that will make you appear more vibrant, both physically and mentally.
1. Commit to Healthier Habits
You start to age more quickly when you have bad habits like smoking or excessive drinking. When you pick up good practices, the opposite happens. Eating healthy and exercising can help lessen your risk of chronic diseases. Treat your body right and nourish it with the proper foods, and it will respond and keep itself healthy.
Exercising regularly can help your skin glow and look more youthful. Those who work out routinely have skin with the same elasticity as someone 10 years younger. You don’t have to push your limits on the first day. Building your stamina and strength over time is something you can celebrate while looking forward to the benefits exercise gives you.
2. Upgrade Your Wardrobe
How long will you spend wearing what you think you have to instead of what you want to? You should choose the clothes you like without worrying about whether something will look good to other people. As long as you’re happy and confident in the clothes you wear, you’re making the right decision.
Building your style can be challenging when you don’t know what aesthetic you want to give off. Still, you don’t need to buy a whole new wardrobe to fit your needs. Capsule wardrobes contain everything you need to make several outfits without taking up too much space in your closet. Plus, they’re an easy way to maintain an elegant style while saving money on clothing.
Updating your wardrobe isn’t just about enhancing its style and aesthetics; it’s equally vital to prioritize comfort and skin-friendliness. This is particularly true for underwear, including bras, as they maintain close contact with your skin. As we age, our body type experiences changes as well, making it crucial for women to recognize the diversity of body shapes and various types of women’s underwear and bras available to make well-informed choices.
At a certain stage, comfort takes priority, leading women to opt for materials like cotton or bamboo. These materials are breathable and gentle on the skin, preventing discomfort and irritation.
3. Build a Skin Care Routine
It’s never too early or late to start caring for your skin. As you age, your skin loses collagen and elastin, and products like retinol and moisturizer can help with dullness or unwanted wrinkles. Skin care products can’t fix everything, but they do give you a more youthful appearance when used over time.
Above all, make sure you’re using moisturizer and sunscreen every day. Sun damage can age your face quickly. Keep yourself healthy and looking young by applying a good SPF to block some of the sun’s harmful rays.
4. Pick Up a New Hobby
When you feel like you’re losing the sense of self you had when you were younger, the best thing to do is start something new. A fun hobby can teach you something new, like sewing your own clothes or learning about the birds in your region. You can also join small communities dedicated to your interests and make new friends as a result.
Learning something new and experiencing fun things will help you understand that the exciting times aren’t all over yet. You still have plenty of life to walk through and a lot to learn.
5. Reframe Your Thoughts
Sometimes, confidence is all about reframing your negative thoughts and turning them into something more positive. Getting older isn’t a bad thing. It means you’re wiser and have lived a life full of smiles and laughter.
What might help change the narrative around aging in your mind is staying grateful for what you have. Keeping a gratitude journal is a great way to remind yourself of all the blessings in your life, even some that may not be immediately evident. Revisit your diary now and then to help you see why you should appreciate all the good things you have.
Aging With Grace and Confidence
You may not be as flexible as you used to be, but you can do more now at this age than you could years ago. You have the freedom, the financial independence and the confidence to stand up for yourself and do things you want to do. Look at aging as a blessing and the sign of a well-lived life, wrinkles and all.
How do you boost your confidence? Share with us in the comments!
About Cora Gold
Cora Gold has a passion for living a happy, healthy life and sharing inspiration with other women and moms to do the same. Cora is the Editor-in-Chief of women’s lifestyle magazine, Revivalist, and she can be found on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
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