How to Feel Your Hottest

To be clear, we’re not referring to physical features here. It’s a mindset—read that again. Feeling “hot” is all about your mindset. One person can feel their hottest or most confident after accomplishing a big task or trying a new hobby. For others, it’s when they feel connected to others or simply wake up having an amazing hair day. It’s different for every single person, and that’s the beauty of what makes everybody on this planet truly unique.

Feeling hot—whatever that means to you—shifts your energy, which is the important thing here. When you feel on your A-game, you feel happy, you smile more (the kind of grin where you genuinely can’t stop smiling), you’re oozing with positive energy, and people pick up on this spirit. When you feel good about yourself, you make better decisions. When your vibes are high, you’re more open to putting yourself first (in the best way possible) and setting boundaries that are good for you and, as a result, create a path to live your best life. They say misery loves company (which is so true), and on the flip side, happy and optimistic people are just as contagious and a delight to be around. It’s a win-win for everyone. So yes, when you feel hot, your mindset is in a place to attract the life you want and deserve.

Keep reading for things that can help shift your mindset to feel your hottest.

When you feel connected to others.
Schedule a FaceTime call with a long-distance friend or go on a walk with a close neighbor.

When you take time you do a skincare treatment.
Try a soothing DIY bath session or test out a new at-home face mask.

When you have a good hair day.
Take the selfies and hype yourself up.

When your skin is glowing and clear.
Clear skin can come in waves, so when it’s in its prime, appreciate it and again, take all the selfies.

When you feel strong and sweaty after a workout.
Carve out time each week or day if you can to enjoy a Pilates class or whatever exercise gets you going.

When you do an unexpected favor for someone.
Send a friend a handwritten letter or check in on a coworker going through a hard time. It’s the little things that can feed your soul and make you feel good.

When you’ve finished a daunting task.
Work or personal project, there’s nothing better than the feeling of accomplishing a big task that’s been lingering on your to-do list.

When you have a sun-kissed tan.
We’ve shared healthy ways to soak up vitamin D here, and we’re also saving you if you’re dealing with a botched spray tan or self-tanner situation.

When you wear a new outfit.
Everyone should have that one outfit that never fails to make you feel dynamite. Could be a backless top or something that shows your shoulders or even your comfiest athleisure set with your hair up looking kind of messy.

When you have the self-control to leave a toxic relationship on read.
Specifically, that person you hook up with and who only texts you late at night. Feels good when you totally ignore it and leave ’em on read.