Nowadays, appearance is everything. At least, that’s what most of today’s media wants you to believe. More and more of the masses are putting their faith in mineral makeup and other types of mineral cosmetics. The importance of looking good and making a good physical impression with people has gotten out of control and people seem to be forgetting the more important areas of a human being. The media is to blame for the most part, convincing teenagers at a young age that they’ll only be successful if they’re beautiful. However, this isn’t the case and there are far more important things to worry about, especially as a teenager.

For one thing, being literate is more valuable than any level of beauty. Being intelligent will get you more jobs and make you more fortunate than having a pretty face and a nice set of clothes. Media continually seems to denigrate the importance of a good education. In reality, having a good education is one of the foundations of a satisfying life. Without it, you won’t get very far in any job. Intelligence generally is much more attractive than a face covered in make-up regardless.

Also, a good sense of humor is more consequential than being what most deem “beautiful.” Having a sense of humor can make it simpler to make friends which make tough situations less stressful. Many people appreciate a sense of humor more anyway. Also, humor has the possibility to last far longer than bodily traits. The single problem with being overly humorous is that not everyone will have the same sense of humor as you and can become offended. For this reason, it’s best if you try to feel out the people around you before you start joking around. Likewise, there are certain situations in which joking is not appropriate so you need to be sensitive to these situations.

Lastly, being a moral, kind person is what will make your life the most gratifying. By being a kind person, you’ll have more friends and will be better liked by the crowds around you. Generally speaking, if you model the person that you’d most like to hang out with, other people will want to be around you. Also, if you believe in good karma, being a quality, nice person will bring about good things in your life. Having an optimistic outlook on life greatly improves your mood and helps you handle situations.

In the end, appearances are definitely not all you need. You can get by for a little while with a pretty face and expensive clothes, but eventually those will be reduced to nothing. Looks fade and clothes are eventually unfashionable. The easiest way to be successful and productive is to follow these steps and generally do what you believe is right. Following in the footsteps of others, especially people you don’t know (such as Hollywood stars and popular musicians) is a bad idea. Follow your own mind and your own unique set of morals to find your path through life.

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