As women , it’s not uncommon for us to carry an insecurity or two, especially when it comes to our image (whether it’s our sexual image or physique). After all, we live in a superficial world that thrives off advertising and then creates fat-shaming challenges as we often seen in the media.
I mean, really, who the hell thinks of this crap? Bellybutton challenges? Collarbone challenge? Nonetheless, it’s no surprise that the media has placed a target on women’s back–slut shaming and fat shaming.
While we’re trying to make some changes to the media, we put out on the cover of magazines and the, sometimes, unhealthy models that our favorite magazines boost about we certainly can’t wait for the day that the world becomes woman positive to feel positive about ourselves.
So, here are 7 activities you can do all by yourself to feel flawless.
1. Boudoir Photo Shoot
This can be a very positive experience because it shows you that you don’t have to be an unhealthy weight to feel glamorous, beautiful and in charge. Not to mention, it’s a reason to pamper yourself and do things that we should really do for ourselves more frequently, but life happens and we just don’t always get around to it.
If you go for it, we challenge you to do your shoot at whatever weight you’re currently at. It’s more empowering because you’re saying screw what society has to say and when those photos come back, you’ll be in awe of yourself.
2. Hit the Gym
Stop going to the gym with the sole intention of losing weight and just go. Not only will it get to be fun after a while, but you’ll feel firm in your confidence. For the fun factor, we recommend trying a class like kickboxing or a lively cycling class.
3. Get Your Makeup Done
Instead of doing your own makeup before you go out this weekend, go to your favorite makeup counter and ask someone to do your makeup. My favorite tends to be MAC, possibly only because they do a free eye demo for you if they’re not super busy (ugh, prom season is the worst).
4. Check Out Your Profile Pictures
This one may be a bit narcissistic, but whatever—I’m not above admitting that I can be a bit of one every so often. Go on Facebook every couple months and go back to your very first picture posted because the whole time you’ll just be silently saying to yourself, “yaaas” and maybe even use the phrase “on fleek” if that’s your style. (I sometimes do all of this aloud.) Oh, and did I mention, research found that people who update or view their own profile have greater self-esteem—so while my poison is my profile pictures in general, you’ve got room to play.
5. Play with Yourself
I like to believe we never get too old for playtime; the form just shifts a little bit. We go from board games to boy games and magical rabbits. Masturbation is healthy and will help you let go of some of the shame that overshadows female pleasure (because God forbid we want to feel good). This will raise your confidence a notch in the bedroom, and when I rock the bedroom, I always feel amazingly confident for the next couple of days.
6. Do Things that You’d Normally do as a Couple
Some of the activities you swear you need someone else for are the best things to do alone. Go to dinner, go to the movies, and if you’re feeling really brave go on vacation. They say you have to learn to love your own company before you can bring someone else into the mix and I believe it.
You’ll be forced to be confident as there will be people looking at you as if you’re some type of four-eyed freak. Plus, certain activities are significantly better when you’re alone, like the movies. You don’t have to worry about bringing a friend who has an awful cackle or a bad habit of talking to the screen while you’re watching.
7. Pump Up the Volume
Yes! A study found that listening to a particular type of music could make you feel more powerful at work. Finding that, “when people hear powerful music… they initiate tasks more often, they feel more in control in social situations and they’re more likely to see the broader connections instead of the details.”
So, my only question is: what are you waiting for? Turn up the tunes. Although the study says ”work”, I’m sure we could apply it to other parts of our day-to-day life. Add an air guitar and a remote-control mic if you really want to feel good. Just saying.
Do you have any fun activities that take your mood from meh to yeeeeaaah on your off days? Let us know what does the trick for you!
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