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Self consciousness is the biggest thing holding you back. I'm sure most of you guys started looksmaxxing because you wanted to be good looking enough to the point where you would stop stressing about your appearance, especially in social situations.
But is looksmaxxing really helping you with that ?
I'm sure when you are outside you constantly compare yourself with other people. You check yourself out everytime you see a mirror or reflective surface. You need constant reassurance that you are looking good. I was like that too. I know how painful it is to live life like that.
I know that it's hard to stop, for some more than others. But you gotta understand that there is no advantage to thinking like that. It's basically impossible to stop comparing yourself with others, that's human nature, but try to stop doing it actively. If you notice yourself doing it, redirect your thoughts somewhere else. Same thing with looking at yourself. Fight the urge of checking yourself when you pass by a mirror and don't spend hours analyzing pictures, videos or reflections of yourself. Don't ask others to rate you or use apps like face iq. Break the habit.
Don't mistake this for coping. Looks are undeniably important in life. Keep working on yourself but eliminate these unhealthy habits. That's how you actually improve and escape the blackpill. Try this for even just a week and you'll see it will have a massive positive effect on your confidence and performance in social interactions.
I'd like to credit @lurkingserpent. I've had this view on looksmaxxing for a while now but reading some of his posts made it a lot clearer in my mind and ultimately led me to making this post.
But is looksmaxxing really helping you with that ?
I'm sure when you are outside you constantly compare yourself with other people. You check yourself out everytime you see a mirror or reflective surface. You need constant reassurance that you are looking good. I was like that too. I know how painful it is to live life like that.
I know that it's hard to stop, for some more than others. But you gotta understand that there is no advantage to thinking like that. It's basically impossible to stop comparing yourself with others, that's human nature, but try to stop doing it actively. If you notice yourself doing it, redirect your thoughts somewhere else. Same thing with looking at yourself. Fight the urge of checking yourself when you pass by a mirror and don't spend hours analyzing pictures, videos or reflections of yourself. Don't ask others to rate you or use apps like face iq. Break the habit.
Don't mistake this for coping. Looks are undeniably important in life. Keep working on yourself but eliminate these unhealthy habits. That's how you actually improve and escape the blackpill. Try this for even just a week and you'll see it will have a massive positive effect on your confidence and performance in social interactions.
I'd like to credit @lurkingserpent. I've had this view on looksmaxxing for a while now but reading some of his posts made it a lot clearer in my mind and ultimately led me to making this post.
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