Does your Skin reflect your Mind? You’ll be surprised to learn these secrets from a Holistic Dermatologist!

Richelle E. Goodrich rightly said- “Believing in your own worth radiates enough inner light to make you glow.” 

Through my years of treating and coaching people with various skin conditions, the number one concern that most people come to me for, is the need to appear appealing and look good. While the field of dermatology goes way beyond the cosmetic aspect (and that is something I have been trying to educate since years), I feel many are being lured into the wrong way of thinking, all thanks to the way the media and glamour industry is portrayed.

While I am humbled to be called on stage on multiple occasions to break this barrier, I feel like penning my thoughts on this topic today. It is a matter close to my heart and Something I want everyone to be aware about.

No amount of topical treatments or diets will work, unless you have a clear, positive, honest and carefree mindset.

My Power tool- Rendezvous with who?

Try doing this little exercise with me right now, I call this- ‘Rendezvous with who?’

Stand in front of the mirror and reflect on what you see. Appreciate the way your skin feels… look deeper into your eyes…the way your lips sit comfortably in approximation to one another… the way your hair gravitates around your head… and try to connect with your inner self.

Quite invariably, you may ignore that mole over your left eyebrow and that stubborn zit sitting within your nasal crease… even if you’re having one of your happy, bubbly days. 

However, there will be times when your inner critic is in self-sabotage mode… and you’ll be finding faults with the way your hair waves or with the color of the lip tint you choose, even if you are truly looking like a diva.

True, isn’t it?

I’m sure you remember feeling the flush and heat on your face after your hand brushed against that special someone or after your first unexpected kiss.

But try to notice the same flush and glow you’ll achieve, when you give or receive a compliment, after you went out of your way to help someone or when you decided to let go even if you knew you were right.

Some of you are unaware of just how amazing you truly are. The indispensable role you play in another person’s life, the way you make the opposite person laugh, lift others up, or spread some extra love. You do this often, even when you might be struggling from within too, and I think this makes you a beautiful human being.

Now I don’t have to tell you that self-esteem matters. You know this too well. But I want you to remember that the way you feel is unrelated to the six-pack/ hourglass figure you have achieved, a six-figure career, or the buzz you created after having six mimosas at brunch! It’s deeper. It’s how you feel about you. 

Many of us sabotage our self-esteem unconsciously – and then wonder why we fail to achieve that radiant youthful glow even after spending eons on the ‘so-called’ anti-aging topical miracle!

The 5 Secrets to transform your Self-esteem that will help you Glow from Within 

No-one but YOU are holding yourself back. Here are 5 simple secrets that I share with my clients to boost their level of self-esteem:

1. Quit trying to keep up with the “cool crowd.”

I am not a fan of trends or the way social media algorithms dictate our lives. There is nothing more unique than YOU. So stop trying to chase the cool bandwagon. It’s always changing anyway!

2. Give yourself permission to walk away

Who or what do you need to leave behind? The unknown is scary… isn’t it?—but nothing changes if nothing changes. It’s ok to walk away from people and moments that don’t resonate with you. A simple trick I employ before doing a certain task is to reflect on how I feel about it. If it gets me a smile or excites my brain- I’ll do it.

3. Avoid criticizing others

Try criticizing someone with a smile on your face. Does it feel right? It doesn’t really do any good as well. Why increase those fine lines over your face and waste time behind futile conversations? If I don’t have something nice to add, I prefer not to say anything at all… and if I don’t like what I hear, I simply walk away. 

4. Put yourself first

Gabor Mate said, “If a refusal saddles you with guilt, while consent leaves resentment in its wake, opt for the guilt. Resentment is soul suicide.” While I truly believe in family, community, and being together as one, I have seen way too many people hanging out in certain situations only because they are scared to offend the opposite person. Nurturing such relations is worse than having none at all.

5. Practice self-compassion

Self-compassion actually matters more than self-esteem. It’s about being kind and gentle with yourself no matter what. And that means being patient, loving, and accepting yourself… even if you know there’s more work you’d like to do on yourself.

All of us have been the worst critics of ourselves for years and trust me, that reflects in how we feel and appear. Take a deep breath, and smile at that pure heart within you. 

I’ll leave you with another one of my favorite quotes

The most irresistible beauty is the radiant glow from a kind and gentle heart.” 

Richelle E. Goodrich

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