Women Rely on Looks
Women Rely on Looks For Confidence
Women's self-confidence is nearly twice as reliant on their physical appearance as that of men, according to Britain's first Self-Confidence Index.
Brit women appear to have 6% less self-belief than men (60% compared to 66%), and this seems to be influenced by varying factors. Women are nearly twice as likely to be boosted by being complimented on their appearance, whilst men's inner happiness seems to come more from family, work and social life than their looks.
According to the survey, a quarter of women cite appearance and diet as major factors in affecting how they feel about themselves, and perhaps unsurprisingly, 54% of women feel more self-confident after having a great haircut.
How confident women feel is also clearly linked to health and well-being, with two in five women saying their self-confidence levels have increased due to improved diet.
The most self-confident regions, according to the study by Pomegreat, are Northern Ireland, London and the South East. The least confident are the North East, Midlands and Yorkshire.
Thankfully, an overwhelming majority (90%) of both sexes feel that ultimately self-confidence comes from within - which we can all take as a boost to our sense of well-being!
Confidence coach Jeremy Milnes comments:
"Many of us like to feel that we look good and when other people compliment us our physical appearance this helps to boost our self-confidence. And why not? It's great to see that good health, eating and drinking well has a huge impact on how confident women feel.
Both men and women can give their confidence a boost by taking care of themselves and an improved diet is one way to help. However it's always important not to overlook what's on the inside too."
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