Love Awareness Month may be over, but that doesn’t mean we should stop appreciating ourselves and loving ourselves for who we are. Here are some awareness tips that our staff at Her Campus Valdosta State take to make ourselves feel beautiful and confident!
19. “Let go of your insecurities because your imperfections are what make you beautiful.”– Elena Mincy
18. “I feel beautiful when feeling at peace and wearing no makeup (I prefer to embody natural beauty).”– Dezsarae Gill
17. “Red lipstick makes me feel like I can conquer the world.”– Jasmine King
16. “I feel beautiful when my hair is done or when people tell me I look like my mom (because she’s purrty).”– Kanilyia Grimes
15. “Wearing sexy underwear even if no one is going see it makes me feel good.”– Jazze Lewis
14. “Smiling makes me feel beautiful and confident.” – A’kira Foster
13. “Looking in the mirror everyday and telling yourself that you’re beautiful.” –Felicia Burnett
12. “Compliments on my hair make me feel beautiful!”– Jasmine Kendrick
11. “Dancing in the mirror and my boyfriend both make me feel beautiful and confident.”– Brianna Mercado
10. “Keeping a positive and healthy mind and spirit makes me feel beautiful. But knowing that everyone I come in contact with is a human being and is growing just as I am makes me very confident. No one gets put on a pedestal!”– Lauren Everett
9. “What makes me feel beautiful is when random people compliment me on the days I think I look rough. Or when a gay guy gives me a compliment–those are legit!”– Misti Allen
8. “I feel beautiful when I get enough sleep and my hair is perfect that day!”– Milan Johnson
7. “I feel beautiful when I’m not wearing makeup and I’m in sweats and a t-shirt. Just not being worried about what others think about my appearance and being 100% comfortable.”– Ashlea Conner
6. “What makes me feel beautiful is being in love and being loved in return..but also looking in the mirror!”– Ariel Hairston
5. “What makes me feel beautiful: comfortable lounge clothes and my hair in a bun.”– Kira DeMund
4. “What makes me feel beautiful are good hair days, dancing in the mirror, and getting dressed up.”– Olivia McLean
3. “I feel beautiful when I remember how far I’ve come; just looking at my face and body in the mirror and remembering how horrible I used to feel covered in eczema.”– Ama Dorsey
2. “What makes me feel beautiful is being able to be my true self.”– Michaela Leung
1. “I feel beautiful and confident from random compliments from strangers (they’re biased and honest because they don’t know you), dancing like no one’s watching, knowing that I have a God who loves me and family and friends that love and support me. Knowing that I’ve accomplished so much and that I have a lot that I will do makes me feel confident in my future and with myself.”– Me
So find what makes you feel beautiful and confident! Whether you tell yourself that you look amazing in the mirror, eat your favorite treats and watch a movie, dance in your room, or get dressed up to go out, just go out there and discover what’s amazing in you! Because there’s something amazing in all of us.