Have you ever caught yourself thinking that everyone around you looks prettier, more confident, and happier with the way they look? It's a feeling that affects many of us and often arises from the critical way we see ourselves. But why does this happen? Why does it seem to us that others have a glow that we fail to see in ourselves? It all has to do with how we perceive our flaws and how familiar we are with the smallest details of our appearance.
There are 2 main reasons why we tend to be our own biggest critics:
1. Fear of not meeting expectations
We tend to focus more on our weaknesses than on our strengths. Every time we look at ourselves in the mirror, attention automatically goes to the "flaws," overshadowing our beauty. This is a natural tendency related to our fear of not meeting expectations.
2. Familiarity with our appearance
No one knows our appearance better than ourselves. This gives us the ability to notice every detail, including those that others don't notice at all. The problem? Instead of seeing ourselves as balanced as we do with others, we are expected to focus on any "flaws.
How do you change this perception?
?Start by spending time appreciating your strengths. Look in the mirror and focus on what you like , just as you would when looking at a friend or relative. Learn to accept compliments from others and see yourself through their eyes.
Only when you balance attention between your flaws and qualities will you begin to see the beauty that others have always seen. So the next time you feel self-critical, remember: your beauty is much more than what you see in the mirror.
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