The loss of confidence is real. A lot of us struggle with our confidence, and this affects work, relationships, productivity, and many other aspects of life.
As women, we sometimes lose confidence for a couple of reasons, like pregnancy, stress, and aging, all of which change our bodies and the way we look.
We suddenly begin to hide and do things in isolation instead of looking for ways to build our confidence.
Exercise helps to improve your self-esteem not only because it helps with weight loss but also because it improves our physical and mental wellbeing. Here are some of the ways exercise helps build your self-esteem.
It boosts your confidence
According to studies, exercising your body helps improve your confidence levels. This is because when you exercise, you lose a lot of unnecessary and unhealthy weight.
You also get to improve your body image, which gives you more confidence. With a high level of confidence in the way you look, you suddenly experience higher levels of self-confidence.
Higher energy levels
When you exercise, you experience higher energy levels, which you can use throughout your day.
This is because with higher oxygen levels and boosted mental energy, you have enough mental energy to tackle everything you experience throughout your day.
You suddenly do not see the need to keep yourself isolated, and this means radiating confidence wherever you go.
Improved mental health
If you live in some of the most congested parts of Nigeria, like Lagos, then you need to prioritize exercising, especially with the level of stress you face.
Exercise helps reduce your body’s stress hormone while also producing natural painkillers that help the body feel very relaxed.
This means that you wake up every day in the mood to confidently face everything that comes your way.
You love the way you look
Exercise improves your bodily outlook. If you have been overweight, it helps to tone your body. When you look in the mirror, you start to like what you see a lot better, and this boosts your confidence and self-esteem.
This means that you can walk up to that certain person you have always admired or that opportunity you have always been looking forward to getting.
You feel productive
If working out is part of your daily routine, checking it off your list makes you feel productive.
You feel charged to do a lot more, which comes with confidence building hormones. You become more effective at what you do, and you wake up every day knowing that there is nothing you cannot achieve.
You tend to feel great
Exercise changes you, and that is for the better. You look toned, have clothes that fit better, and believe me, there is no better self-esteem booster.
You feel great about your body knowing that you can go swimming, to the beach, or even to a bikini party without feeling weird.
Take home
Taking time to exercise out of your busy schedule is great. Your body looks good, your mind feels great, and you feel happy about yourself, which builds your self-esteem.
If you have started working out, you need to persist even after you have achieved your fitness goals because fitness is more of a journey than a destination. If you have not started working out, register at a gym and start enjoying the benefits today.
