11 Things a Woman Can Be (That Go Far Beyond the Word “Beautiful”)

As the first thing we notice about a person is their appearance, it is very easy to focus on beauty and leave other important qualities in the background, especially when we are talking about women.

Little girls are taught to “be seen and not heard”. The tabloids constantly highlight cellulite and other physical “defects” of celebrities, and there are entire articles devoted to how women look without makeup. Advertisements encourage women to buy products that will give you longer eyelashes, shinier hair, bigger lips, smaller waists, and perkier butts.

At the same time, women are advised to appreciate their “natural beauty”, to choose to feel beautiful inside and to feel certain that every woman is beautiful. These are dignified sentiments – there’s nothing wrong with wanting to look pretty and feel confident – ​​but sometimes it seems that a woman’s worth is defined above all by her beauty. In today’s society, being beautiful has many benefits – but beauty isn’t everything.

See 11 things a woman can be that are much more important than “beautiful”:

1. Fun. Being fun allows you to bring joy to the people around you. And research shows that fun people are more socially attractive. Wouldn’t you like to be friends with the person who cracks jokes all night? Besides, laughter really is the best medicine.

2. Creative. Creative people observe everything, seek new experiences and take risks. Also, they have a longer life – a very nice benefit.

3. Uncontroversial. Not in the sense of not apologizing when you made a mistake, but in the sense of not apologizing for who and how you are – perfect, of course!

4. Spontaneous. Everyone needs that friend they can invite at the last minute to a concert, movie, trip, outing or anything else. Stopping by just to live that experience is great, an attitude that is often underestimated.

5. Sincere. Even if you’re not the type to be brutally frank, being able to speak directly about your needs and desires is an admirable quality. Not to mention lying isn’t so good for your health.

6. Loyal. One of the most important things in any relationship is knowing that you can count on the other person to stand by you and not let you down, while still holding you accountable for what you do. Studies show that people who are loyal in their romantic relationships experience more life satisfaction. And loyalty has equal impact on platonic relationships.

7. Tolerant. It’s not always easy to be willing to learn more about something and possibly change your mind. The effort it takes is worth more than having a pretty face.

8. Gentle. People will remember the fact that you called them on their birthday or remember their dairy allergy when you invited them to dinner, much more than they will remember the effort you put into straightening your hair and being with your perfect nails every time.

9. Empathetic. Never underestimate the importance of empathizing with people and being able to imagine yourself in their shoes. Being empathetic helps you make friends, much more than being beautiful.

10. Generous. It could be generosity with your time, your advice, your skills, your resources – all of these are important. Generosity benefits both the receiver and the giver, because giving makes people happy.

11. Reliable. Trustworthy people get things done. They are by your side when you need them. There is no need to say anything else.

Article published in Brasilpost.com.br