10 ways to feel beautiful

1. Stand up straight!  And while you're at it, sit up straight too! Your brain checks in with the rest of your body to find out how you're doing.  Standing and sitting straight tells your brain 'I feel good'. A study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology found that you feel more confident about what you write.  Plus, mom was right, keeping your shoulders back and chest up makes you look taller, slimmer and self-assured.
2. Don't judge - View your looks the same way you would those of a child or friend, with acceptance not criticism.  Scars can be seen as a flaw or as a memory of an injury.
3. Admire - Studies sho that people who are unhappy with their appearance zero in on their perceived flaws. So focus on what you like about yourself, "when your eyes take in something pleasing your brain's reward system is activated, lifting your mood," says Nancy Etcoff, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital's Program in Aesthetics and Well Being.
4. Smile - A smile lifts the muscles around the eyes and lips making for a more youthful expression and it also generates a feel-good effect with the brain getting an instant mood boost. You get an added boost when people smile back at you.
5. Breathe deeply - Shallow breathingmanifests as tension in your face, throat and shoulders. Take deep, slow breaths and you'll look and feel more at ease.
6. Thank you - When someone gives you a compliment, just say thank you.
7. Color you beautiful - A pop of color can light up your face and your mood.  Find a shade of red to enhance your skin tone.
8. Only boas should be constricting - Wear clothes that fight.  Too tight gives the appearance that you're uptight and you'll feel uptight. And don't embrace the elastic waistband unless need be.  Looking like a ragamuffin doesn't do much for your self-esteem either.
9. It matters who your friends are - Spend time around people who are confident in their bodies and you'll think along the same terms.