How Do Makeovers Affect Emotions?
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Lose Weight to Feel Great
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Most people have heard of television's "The Biggest Loser," a reality show in which overweight contestants compete to safely lose weight and, ultimately, transform their lives. Because how people feel about themselves is often tied-in to their physical appearance, being overweight can certainly dent their self-esteem and lead to anxiety and depression. People who are overweight might hide behind baggy clothes, which further contributes to an overall "frumpy" feeling. They might also feel so self-conscious they avoid going out in public unless absolutely necessary. As a result, they are prone to feelings of isolation and depression.
Luckily, one doesn't have to be on a reality show in order to benefit from a total-body makeover. Making the decision to lose weight in a doctor-approved, healthy way, can make a person feel better both physically and emotionally.
Creating Smiles
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For many people, having physical deformities can also hurt their self-esteem, and children are especially susceptible to the taunts and teases that come with looking different. Operation Smile is a charitable organization that was founded in 1982 to treat children worldwide born with facial deformities, such as cleft lip and cleft palate. To date, Operation Smile has treated over 130,000 children in more than 51 countries. For these otherwise underprivileged children, Operation Smile provides them with a life-altering surgery that enables them to live a normal life minus the staring and pointing.
There is a reason why Operation Smile's tagline is "Changing Lives One Smile At A Time." It's because the medical professionals truly do change those children's lives.
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First Impressions
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Aside from facial deformities, another physical trait that can affect people's self esteem is the condition of their teeth. People who are embarrassed about their teeth often smile less or hide behind their hands when talking. Cosmetic dentistry, in the form of teeth whitening, reshaping and straightening, is a makeover option for people looking to improve their smiles. A survey conducted among 21 patients at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry measured their self esteem before and after cosmetic dental procedures,and found that self esteem after the procedures improved slightly as a result.
Attitude Adjustment
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Sometimes what people need most, however, is not a makeover for their outward appearances, but for the attitudes they project. How a person feels about himself and lets those ideas control his behavior and emotions can negatively impact his career, as well as the relationships he develops with other people. He might settle for less, because he doesn't believe he deserves more.
People suffering from a low self esteem are often likely to get stuck in abusive or dependent relationships. Therefore, positive affirmation is the first step in any attitude makeover. In addition, some people find hiring a career or life coach helpful. Lastly, writing about positive experiences and accomplishments can have a powerful and positive effect, too.
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