As I walked through the inflection point of 35 years old, I deeply experienced a social phenomenon called "appearance anxiety".
Rather than worrying about the passage of time, I chose to take a few steps to make myself feel more confident and positive after the age of 35. Here are a few of my experiences with appearance anxiety.
First, I learned to accept what I look like. Aging is naturally accompanied by some physiological changes, but that doesn't mean we lose our attractiveness. Looking at myself in the mirror, I learned to appreciate every fine line, every spot on my face, because they are all traces of time, witnessing the bits and pieces of my life. By accepting myself, I found inner beauty, which made me more confident and happy.
Secondly, I focus on maintenance, but not to conform to societal stereotypes about age, but to take responsibility for my body. A good diet, adequate sleep, and moderate exercise became an integral part of my life. By taking care of my body, I feel the beauty of health, and this beauty is real and long-lasting.
In addition, I adjusted the definition of beauty. Beauty is not only found in the youthful face, but also in the inner light and the charm of the personality. I learned to focus on cultivating my inner qualities and to enhance my inner charm by reading, studying, and communicating with others. This has made me pay more attention to my inner richness after the age of 35, rather than just staying on the external image.
Finally, I developed a positive mindset. The years are an unstoppable stream, but we can choose how to treat it. I began to focus on inner peace and happiness, and by learning to be grateful, I appreciated every beautiful moment in the moment. A positive mindset makes me younger and makes me look forward to the future.
Overall, after the age of 35, I succeeded in curing appearance anxiety by accepting myself, focusing on maintenance, adjusting the definition of beauty, and cultivating a positive mindset. Now, in the baptism of time, I have found a more authentic and lasting beauty, and this beauty comes from sincere love for myself and love for life.