Becoming Your Best Self With Minimal Effort: The How’s

Last Updated on September 6, 2024 by Prissila Murillo

Feeling great all the time is more achievable than you think. What you wear, how you present yourself, and the hairstyle you choose all contribute to your confidence and play a key role in becoming your best self.

A low-maintenance style that makes you feel great can be achieved with minimal effort. Doing high-maintenance things during a pampering session or changing your style can help you achieve this fuss-free, confident, low-maintenance look, supporting you in becoming your best self effortlessly.

The perfect blend of style and functionality requires planning and adjustments. For instance, you cannot suddenly transition from high maintenance to low maintenance without making changes, but each step brings you closer to becoming your best self.

Here, we will explore how to always feel extra confident without much effort.

9 Practices for Becoming Your Best Self

Prioritize your sleep

Before discussing beauty and style, it is important to discuss health. Sleep is the number one thing you will want to prioritize if you wish to feel your best. A lack of sleep can reduce confidence and well-being. We must sleep enough to feel our best and help our bodies function correctly. 

Fatigue can cause many health problems, from stress to heart conditions. Hence, prioritizing sleep is essential if you wish to feel great daily. Getting between seven and nine hours of sleep per night is recommended. However, you will know how many hours work well for you (and how many are achievable).

To prioritize your sleep, creating a daily bedtime routine is good. Heading to bed at the same time each night after pursuing unwinding rituals (like meditation, a warm bath, reading, etc) will allow you to get enough rest to recuperate and feel your best the following day. 

Further, waking up at the same time each day has great benefits. Even if you need an extra three hours of sleep, you will likely feel better if you wake up at the same time each day. It might be a struggle to get out of bed. But once you are awake, you will feel refreshed and ready to seize the day (with plenty of confidence in your stride).

Stay on top of your self-care

Sleep is an essential self-care step that you must all take seriously. Other self-care habits that will help you feel your best with minimal effort include:

• Daily meditation. Meditation is a mindful ritual that allows your mind and body to focus on the present moment. The art of meditation allows you to de-stress and let go of bodily tension, worries, and other things, causing a lack of confidence and happiness. A few minutes of meditation daily can offer immense wellness benefits and help you feel calmer, more confident, and better in yourself.
• Daily movement. Moving your body is key if you want to feel your best. You don’t need to pursue daily HIIT classes to feel great. You need to feel confident in your body and avoid comparing yourself or aiming for an unrealistic body image. Movement allows you to de-stress and enjoy the endorphin hit. You could do yoga, walk more, or try other exercise practices that make you feel great. It is good to find a movement style that you enjoy. It will help you stick to it and feel your best each time you pursue it.
• Morning and evening routines. We have already touched on evening routines. They can help improve your sleeping pattern. Within your morning and evening routines, pursuing small habits that make you feel good is good. For example, you might recognize how great you feel after applying your skincare and enjoying a cup of herbal tea sitting by your window. If so, pursue these habits in your routines to get a moment of self-care and self-love daily. Small daily habits and moments to yourself can offer profound confidence-boosting benefits.

Try a new hairstyle

Moving onto beauty rituals, you might wish to try a new hairstyle. Changing your hair can make you feel incredible and can be low maintenance if you choose the right one. 

Locs are all over social media. If you haven’t seen them, you might want to know what they are to achieve a stunning, fuss-free hairstyle. Locs involve twisting the hair into strands that form matted rope-like strands. Celebrities on the red carpet are rocking them, causing the world to go crazy for them. They are ideal if you want to always feel great with minimal effort.

Luckily, loc maintenance is not too strenuous. The stunning hairstyle requires minimal maintenance, which might surprise you, considering the hair becomes matted. However, it is important to know that you must wash your locs every two to four weeks, depending on your hair texture. Then, you can condition your locs if you use the right product. Conditioning with a lightweight and residue-free conditioner will not soften the locs too much, which can cause them to unravel. Instead, you can keep them nourished and in good condition. 

Locs don’t require much effort to care for, so they are a great fuss-free hairstyle to use if you have the right texture. They work best on curlier hair, but they can also be achieved on straighter hair with additional products. 

Make time to get ready daily

Setting aside enough time to get ready slowly and calmly each day will help you feel positive and relaxed daily. Getting ready in a rush can often lead to a chaotic day, which can cause unnecessary stress. 

You can feel your best if you make enough time to get ready daily. You don’t need to pursue a lengthy makeup and hair routine. Even sitting with a cup of tea and doing your skincare in peace might help you feel positive and calm, making you feel your best. 

Drink plenty of water

Even though it’s one of the easiest ways to feel better, people frequently forget to drink enough water. Carrying a water bottle with you can help remind you to stay hydrated. 

If you find plain water dull, add cucumber, lemon, or juice slices to add flavor. Drinking herbal teas or eating foods high in water, such as fruits and vegetables, can also help you stay hydrated. Getting enough water supports skin health and energy levels, and adopting this practice can positively impact your overall well-being.

Eat mindfully, but don’t overthink it 

Eating mindfully is another way to look and feel your best with minimal effort. You don’t need to put pressure on this. Instead, enjoy your meals and cook new things to nourish your body. 

Your nutrition greatly influences your emotional state, yet eating healthfully doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Rather than eliminating certain meals or adhering to rigid diet plans, concentrate on increasing the amount of whole foods in your diet, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. These small, consistent efforts play a key role in becoming your best self.

Simple, well-balanced meal preparation at home may be enjoyable and done quickly. To aid digestion and avoid overindulging, pay attention to portion sizes and try to eat slowly, enjoying every bite. By making small, deliberate modifications to your eating habits, you can improve your general health and energy levels without feeling restricted, making it easier to focus on becoming your best self.

Maintaining social ties doesn’t take much work and is essential for emotional health. When you assess how you feel after seeing certain people, you will understand who doesn’t take much effort. 

Even little exchanges with loved ones, like a fast text, phone call, or in-person conversation for a few minutes, can improve your mood and lessen feelings of loneliness. Even if they are brief, scheduling regular, meaningful talks strengthens relationships and offers emotional support. Surrounding yourself with positive people and taking care of your connections can increase happiness and a sense of belonging.

Manage your stress with a calm attitude

Feeling your best requires effective stress management, but it doesn’t require much effort. Adding a few minutes each day to your relaxation routine can help. Mind-calming techniques as simple as taking several deep breaths can be applied immediately. 

Practicing gratitude, which involves spending a minute each day thinking about something you are grateful for, is another simple tactic that might help you divert your attention from stress. Taking little breaks to detach, such as going for a stroll outside or spending some time alone in thought, can help control stress levels and maintain balance. Incorporating these small steps into your daily routine won’t be time-consuming, yet it will greatly benefit your confidence and happiness. 

Embrace minimalism in your life and surroundings 

The physical state of your environment can greatly affect your emotional state. Clutter and chaos can bring on stress and feelings of overload, whereas a simple, minimalist setting encourages calm and concentration, which is essential in becoming your best self.

Start by clearing up spaces like your living room, office, and bedroom, where you spend most of your time. Simplifying your surroundings doesn’t have to be a huge task. Start with little things like organizing a drawer or cleaning up your desk. Making your environment more peaceful will probably make it simpler for you to unwind and focus, lifting your spirits and increasing your output. A calmer mind is crucial in becoming your best self, so be sure to pursue minimalism in your space.