Beauty comes from within — as we all know, or should know! Therefore, we have compiled the 10 best tips for inner beauty.
1. Make journaling a daily habit
Just write away! The most important thing: without judgement. Do you want to describe your day or do you prefer a bit of dramatic prose? Then go for it! The positive effect of intuitive writing is often used in psychology – neverending cycles of thought can be interrupted much more easily.
2. Eating right
Be attentive: What does my body need? How does it react to certain foods? This often takes a little time — it’s all about trial and error. It’s also best to have intolerances tested: If you eat what you can’t tolerate, you’re not only putting a strain on your body, but also on your soul by feeling unwell.
3. Dance! Dance! Dance!
No matter what outfit you’re wearing and no matter what time of the day it is: turn on your favorite party soundtrack, and really shake it up for that all natural glow from within. The main thing is that it should feel good. The effects: medically proven stress reduction and a sudden improvement in mood, we promise! We’ve tried it!
4. Less Social Media, More Real Life!
Perhaps we also tend to overindulge when it comes to social media and social networks. The problem is that apps can be inspiring and exciting, but if you overdo it, your brain becomes addicted to the dopamine released by likes and the false validation one might get from posting on social media. This makes you unhappy in the long run, and at the end of the day, real life is often much more inspiring. How can we fix this? Apps like Moments, which consistently records our app usage, shows which platforms we are using most often and can be an indicator for toning down our consumption.
5. Meditate For a Few Minutes
If you don’t feel like sitting cross-legged, you can try a variety of meditation poses or practices. In case you didn’t know, you can also engage in walking meditation. Every step you take is connected with your breath. Feeling the soles of your feet is also popular for inner beauty: if you actively try to feel your feet for a few minutes, you automatically ground yourself and relax. By the way, intuitive eating also counts as a meditation practice! It’s all about connecting with what you’re doing and being present. Eating is a beautiful experience that should be enjoyed and felt all the way through.
6. Body Scan
You’re always mentally ten steps ahead? The body scan technique can help bring you back to the present moment: To do this, close your eyes and begin with either your head or feet. Try to wander through your body and feel every part of it, as if you’re doing a full body scan! In our everyday lives, we often lose sight of what our body needs or feels which can lead to a feeling of powerlessness and stress. Try to always be aware of yourself and your needs.
7. Cycle Tracking
Hormones can be tricky. However, with the help of period trackers with apps like Flo, Cycles or Clue, you can keep track of your cycle easily. After a certain point, the app calculates when symptoms such as blemished skin, cramps or mood swings occur. It can’t prevent the bad days, of course. But it can help you prepare, make your time more relaxed, and make it easier to accept that days when you feel like an alien are just a part of life. After all, the calendar also shows that even the most unpleasant days have an end.
8. Breathe Stress Away
People who have a lot on their plate and are constantly under pressure usually breathe shallowly and quickly. This sends a signal to the body: stress is approaching, fight mode is on. This can be very draining. Similar to the body scan method, the aim is to restore body awareness at the moment when stress is creeping in. So, it’s important to remember to breathe deeply and consciously into your stomach. Breathe in and out at least ten times and you will immediately feel your stress slowly become smaller – and your inner beauty will reap the benefits and shine through.
9. Cloud Watching
What is quite normal for children, we unlearn as we grow up: daydreaming. At first, the clouds are simply shapes, but then our thoughts and imagination begins to roam freely. Don’t silence your inner child! It’s a very special and liberating feeling to imagine and daydream.
10. Turn Off Autopilot
Get up, brush your teeth, shower, get dressed: The daily routine often runs completely on autopilot, without us being really present mentally. Those who actively notice the little things (from the scent of soap, to the softness of a towel) realize that there is much beauty and joy in the mundane part of life.
Edited and translated by April Verite.
