#1 I Used To Be Afraid Of Having Short Hair Cause Of The Weight In My Face. Today, I Said Goodbye To The Old Me And Embraced My New Life
With good looks comes good self-esteem, and these people likely felt a boost in their self-confidence and sense of identity after their glow-ups. According to mental health specialist Kendra Cherry, self-esteem can impact a person’s decision-making process, relationships, emotional health, and overall well-being.
#4 22 To 28 Mental Health Glow-Up
#5 Me At 30 Years Old vs. 36 Years Old
God is the one who will make you glow and shine.
Cherry mentioned the four characteristics of healthy self-esteem: a firm understanding of one’s skills, the ability to maintain healthy relationships, realistic and appropriate personal expectations, the understanding of one’s needs, and the ability to express those needs.
“Having healthy self-esteem can help motivate you to reach your goals, because you are able to navigate life knowing that you are capable of accomplishing what you set your mind to,” Cherry wrote.
#8 (36) To (41) I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again
I had split up with my kids’ dad, became a single parent, and was dealing with some other unfortunate circumstances at the time, which was the catalyst for my change. I used intermittent fasting and keto to lose weight, and made some major mental shifts. Just a reminder of how far I’ve come!
#9 2 Years Into A Bad Relationship vs. 1 Year Out
Apart from a self-esteem boost, a glow-up may also change how others treat you. This is known as the halo effect, wherein attractive people are also presumed to have other positive personality traits.
According to an article by the University of Nevada, Reno, sociology professor Kjerstin Gruys, such traits may include altruism, stability, and intelligence.
#10 I Lost 120 Lbs. From Fake Smile Because I Was Depressed And Hated Myself To Genuinely Real Smile Because I’m Much Happier With Who I Am
#12 M/36/6’3” 294lbs To 163lbs To 210lbs (8 Years) We All Need To Celebrate Our Own Personal Journey And Our Achievements
In her article, Gruys mentioned a link between good looks and a higher likelihood of success. However, she also cautions people from heavily investing in their appearance.
“Gorgeous people are not happier than homely folks. Rather, decades of social-psychological research tell us that the single biggest predictor of human happiness is the quality of a person’s social relationships,” Gruys noted.
#13 20 Months Of Staying Consistent
Now I am down to 182 from 303 and still working on myself every day. If you are someone who quietly looks at these posts for motivation like I used to, you are not doing this alone.
#15 22 vs. 23. Post-Breakup Glow-Up
Gruys clarified that there is nothing wrong with making the effort to look good. However, she also encourages people to find the happy medium between caring for one’s appearance and being overly vain.
“For every person, there is a point of diminishing returns on investing in appearance. I encourage people to thoughtfully find their point of diminishing returns, so they can more consciously decide how to spend their time and resources,” Gruys said.
#16 Work Glow-Up (25) To (30) Bartending To Construction
#17 25 To 26 Years Old
#18 A Different Kind Of Glow-Up
#20 28 vs. 37 Years Old. I Can’t Believe She Was Me
