Being Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin

By Chanel Anderson

            A significant number of women are so uncomfortable with the way they look that they would consider cosmetic alternatives to change them. Why majority of our women in society today have plastic surgery is because they do not feel comfortable in their own skin or they don’t feel good about themselves. The insecurities about their true inner self is also another big factor as well as the pressure that the media and Hollywood has; over the years the rates for cosmetic surgery has increased tremendously. The sense of feeling and wanting to be important and knowing that your loved are some characteristics that women look to get from others. An important question to ask yourself is, “are you comfortable in your skin”? Often women focus on what they don’t like about themselves rather than what’s great. Some women may believe their imperfections make them feel unique when in other cases is seems to be the complete opposite, were they feel that their self-confidence would improve if they could reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. Confidence comes from believing in yourself and happiness increases when you take full advantages of the experiences and accomplishments that you value. That’s why it’s so important to keep doing what’s important to you. For some it’s being capable (achieving goals, accomplishing tasks, or learning something new) and for others it’s about being desirable (being liked, spending time with people you care about, being viewed as a good person). When you know what you value then you know where you’re vulnerable and that’s when doubt gets influenced. When you focus on solutions instead of problems, other people will pick up on the fact that you are confident, fearless, and expect results. Pretty soon, you’ll start believing it, too!