The most frequent question I get is “how do I become confident while having acne?” the secret: it’s all about your perspective.
the average person’s perspective of acne usually looks something like this:
👎my acne has made me ugly
👎I will never be able to do the things I love because of my acne
👎no one will ever be able to love me because of my acne
there are staggering correlations between anxiety & depression and having acne! this skin condition does QUITE a number on our mental health, making it extremely difficult to feel confident in our appearance.
SO HOW CAN WE FIX THIS?
time to practice some self-love and therapeutic techniques!
since acne has such close ties with our mental health, and our confidence levels have direct correlations to our mentality, we have to nurture our brains & our emotions.
RECOGNIZE: you are entitled to feel how you feel about your skin, no one can tell you what emotions you should or should not have.
AT THE SAME TIME: the only way you’ll feel confident in your own skin is when you are consistent & steadfast in addressing the mental health concerns surrounding it.
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?
for some, the pain runs deep and therapy is the only successful way to address our self-esteem difficulties. for others, mindfulness, mediation, and other self-love activities (when done on a consistent basis) are helpful ways to keep us grounded, connected with our mind & body, and assist in strengthening our self-image!
If you’re struggling with your confidence— take some time today to analyze how deeply this pain runs and take some tangible steps towards healing.
START SAYING:
• My acne may make me FEEL ugly, but that does not mean I AM ugly. I am beautiful. (and identify things you like about yourself & your appearance)
• I am still capable of doing the things I love even though I have acne & even though I sometimes feel limited by the condition of my skin. I have the right to fight for my happiness & experiences.
• I have acne and I am deserving of love. I can experience love while having acne.
What’s something you’re doing to be intentional about building your confidence?