THE IMPLICATIONS OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE ON HUMAN PSYCHE - AFIFA FATHIMA M / III B.Sc Psychology / PG Department of Psychology / MKJC(A)

 THE IMPLICATIONS OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE ON HUMAN PSYCHE

“A Book Is Judged By It’s Cover,You Have To Work Hard So Much That Nobody Judges  Your Cover And You Have To Make Your Book So Popular That People Ignore The Cover” - Zakir Khan

 Have you ever looked at someone and gone awestruck by their appearance , it is like you started to admire , found everything beautiful about them and you wished to look like them , irrespective of knowing about their characteristics you found them appealing.

It’s the human mind which makes to think that people who looks more put together are superior, in actual there is a relation between the attire we carry and the way we act /behave, I will give you an example to relate:

Here you have to recall your two situations ,

1. A day when you wore your best dress

2. A day when you wore your basic, not so best dress

Now recall your emotions of both days , which day made you feel so good and confident. I am sure the day when you wore your best outfit made you feel special from your inner self .When you take a minute to decide what to wear and how to carry, it will definitely make a difference with your attitude because you took time to think about it , to feel about it and it will impact on your psyche that you took care of yourself eventually as an act of self love.

Personal appearance significantly shapes self-perception and mental well-being. It influences how individuals feel about themselves and how others respond to them. A positive self-image can boost confidence, while perceived flaws may lead to anxiety or low self-esteem. Society’s beauty standards often pressure individuals to conform, affecting mental health. First impressions, often based on looks, can impact relationships and opportunities. Understanding that self-worth extends beyond appearance is crucial for psychological resilience.

 Looking good often gets tied to feeling worthy. Like, if I look better, I’ll be taken more seriously, or I’ll be more likable, dateable, hireable ,whatever the story is.At the end of the day, your appearance might catch someone’s eye, but it’s your energy, your vibe, and your heart that people really connect with.You’re not a filter. You’re not a size. You’re not a “flaw.”You’re human — and that’s always enough.

A Blog by

Ms. AFIFA FATHIMA M

III B.Sc Psychology

PG Department of Psychology

Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (Autonomous)

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