- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers.
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Did you know that physical appearance
is only one of the many factors of attractiveness?
Because contrary to popular belief,
beauty is more than skin deep.
In fact, current psychological research actually states
that there are plenty of different behaviors,
attitudes and personal qualities
that can make someone more attractive.
So, here are seven tried and true
psychologically-backed ways
that you can instantly make yourself feel more attractive.
Number one, flash them a smile.
Research shows that smiling is one of the full proof ways
we can instantly look and feel more attractive
because it expresses happiness, interest
and enjoyment of the other person's company.
When you flash them with a smile,
it makes them feel more at ease around you
and they're likely to reciprocate with a smile of their own,
which eases a lot of awkwardness and tension.
Just be careful not to overdo it though
so it doesn't come off as fake, forced or phony.
Number two, improve your posture.
Another effective way you can increase your attractiveness
is by sitting up straight and improving your posture.
Why? Because having good posture makes you look taller,
more confident and seem more put together.
It's also great for making a good first impression.
Number three, wear clothes that make you feel confident.
One of the reasons why people care so much
about the way they look or the way they're dressed
is because your clothes can actually tell people
a lot about you.
Even if you're not particularly stylish or trendy,
as long as you know how to dress in a way
that suits you and flatters your figure,
you'll instantly look smarter,
more sophisticated and more attractive.
Your personal style
lets people know a bit more about your personality.
And of course, if you feel good about the way you look,
then it's definitely going to make you feel
more attractive too.
Number four, crack a few jokes.
Among all the qualities and traits
most people tend to look for in a romantic partner,
having a good sense of humor
is usually somewhere at the top of their list.
So next time you see someone you like and want to impress,
don't be afraid to crack a few jokes and show off your wit.
If it lands, then you'll successfully
have demonstrated to the other person
how charming, playful, and fun you are.
But even if it doesn't, there's still a good chance
they'll be endeared by it anyway.
Number five, do something exciting.
Maybe you are in a band
or play a musical instrument
or write poetry or paint.
Maybe you're a great singer or at dancer
or cook delicious food.
Maybe you love to travel, surf or go hiking.
The bottom line is
whatever your particular hobbies might be,
as long as you can show people that it's a lot of fun
and you enjoy it,
then it'll instantly make you more attractive
to them without fail.
Even just being willing to try something new and exciting
can be enough to make people more attracted to us
because it shows a positive, confident
and fun-loving attitude.
Number six, nourish your mind,
Similar to having a good sense of humor,
most people fall for someone's mind
just as much as they fall for their looks.
Sometimes even more.
So if you're looking to make yourself more attractive,
try doing something like reading books
on science or philosophy,
catching up with some contemporary news,
improving your chess skills or learning a new language.
Learning new things will make you
a better conversationalist too.
And number seven, love and accept yourself.
Last but perhaps most importantly,
nothing is more attractive
than someone who is secure in their identity
and sense of self worth.
Self-love and self-acceptance
makes someone who is beautiful inside and out
because they don't need to turn to other people
for external validation.
They know who they are and what they're worth
and they won't waste any time trying to impress you
by being someone they're not,
chasing after someone who doesn't want them
or changing who they are just to make you like them more.
Self-love and confidence are attractive.
So do you agree with what we've mentioned here?
What are some other ways that you can feel more attractive?
Let us know in the comments below.
Don't forget to leave a like
and share this video with friends
who may find some insight in it.
As always, all references used are in the description.
Until next time.