This sounds harsh, but it is true! Prettier people have it easier than ugly people! I am not only talking about your appearance, I am talking about having an attractive attitude, outlook, and energy! The good thing about our individual beauty is that we can do a lot to improve the way we look and feel without changing our core values.
We also need to do a good job identifying what attractive looks like to “us” and not “them” because being attractive is more about a feeling than a look. It’s more about confidence than about your cheekbones or chic clothes! Being attractive is all about how you feel!
So here are… Six Reasons Why You Should Be More Attractive:
1) You get paid more: According to Daniel Hamermesh, a professor of economics at the University of Texas at Austin, and author of the new book Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful, says a good-looking person will earn, on average, $230,000 more over the course of a lifetime than someone who is perceived as less attractive.
2) More people like you: More people want to be around attractive people than they do ugly people–both physically ugly and emotionally ugly! If you don’t agree, look at any magazine on the shelf. You will see a supermodel who gets paid millions or politicians without brains, but a little more beauty can help win an election!
3) You feel more confident: This is the most important one. Remember: being attractive is a feeling, not a look! Plus, if you want to be a leader, you have to look and feel as though you have confidence. Simon Sinek says the only things a leader needs are followers. Well, you can’t and won’t get those followers if they don’t have confidence in what they see in you!
4) Things are easier for you: I mean all you need to do is read all eight reasons from this Business Insider article to see why!
5) You appear to be friendlier: According to PickTheBrain.com those who smile more bear less stress, a smile is a universal sign of happiness, and smiling helps us get promoted! And if you think it is all about looks, think again. According to Orbit Complete, 69% of people find women more attractive when they smile than when they wear make-up! When you seem happier, less stressed, and confident, more people are going to want to be around you!
6) You are more likely to get a job: According to the 2011 Economic Letters attractive people are 10.3% more likely to be considered for a job compared to 7.6% for less attractive people. Have you ever wondered why some companies ask for your photo in a job application? Are you guilty of looking at someone’s social media before you hire them and judge them based on their looks? I have been guilty of this myself!
In two days I will post an article called “Six Ways to Be More Attractive“. I believe everyone is attractive in his or her own right, but all first have to believe they are! As sad as it is, pretty people (both inside and out) have it better! The good news is we all have the opportunity to look and feel more attractive on a daily basis! As always…
Dream BIG,
Ryan
Question: In your opinion, why do you think we put so much value on being attractive?
I think we are attracted to people who show signs of health, like clear skin, bight eyes, good smile (and therefore good dental health), because our DNA wants mates with a chance to create offspring with a better chance of survival. Even if the person is not a candidate for mating (wrong gender, too old or young, etc) we still are attracted to them because they are csndidates for SOMEONE… like your niece or cousin. The species wants to survive and thrive.
I know that most people want to have the success of attractive people rub off on them. Hence shows like Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm. However, I agree with your article in that when we take good care of ourselves, (eating right, getting enough rest, exercising,) we increase the level of confidence and confidence is contagious. Also we must not forget that what goes into our minds is what will come out and we have to be aware to put great thoughts into our minds. Constantly renewing ourselves and constant personal/professional development will make us more attractive to like minded people. I have experienced everything you wrote about in your articles and I can honestly say that what you write about is true.
So glad you liked the article Leanora and I agree with you completely when you say, “What we put into our minds is what will come out and we have to be aware to put great thoughts into our mind.” Thanks for sharing and glad you found the article!