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MunkyMunk:
So, I've had my head shaved for almost a week and I've gotten some good feedback as well as just some confused looks. When I look in the mirror, I'm pleased with my new look.

So I figured I'd take some pics with my cell phone at work to post here on the forum.

But when I took the photos, I was horrified. I really don't like my looks. I've never been considered classically handsome, but I've gotten my share of attention and, in my adult life, I've gotten a fair amount of attention from sexual interests. I'm neither handsome nor ugly, I think, to be honest. I've been called "cute" and "sexy," but not handsome. But I really, really don't like my face. And the photos just highlighted that.

Perhaps hair distracts from my features, or minimizes my facial weaknesses - and without the hair, my visual flaws are just there, out in the open with no camouflage.

I'm kind of bummed out.

I know that confidence can help to overcome all kinds of flaws, but it's hard to feel confident right now. I kind of hate my face.

Anyone feel similarly?

~ Munk

Cave Dweller:
No, you are not the first to start doubting yourself this soon. Remember, though, that up until just now you were feeling happy with the look.

Stay calm and commit to the thirty days, sir. Don't start making decisions for another three weeks or so.

Semi-Sly:
keep calm and post the photos for us

john.peachie:
I'm 7.5 months into the look, and have moments of doubt, but in my case I just like the feel, the look comes in at a distant 2nd. 

Many years ago, my wife and I were buying a house, we found one that was nice, BUT she didn't like the curb appeal, I asked her if she planned on living in the yard or inside.  Don't let the curb appeal make the choice for you.

If it feels good, I'd keep it going for the 30 days.  Then decide.  Or post some pictures and we will decide for you  ;)

Good luck, and we are behind you 100%.

My $0.02

MunkyMunk:
Make no mistake: I'm not complaining about being bald. In fact, I'm quite enjoying being bald.

The problem I'm having is in dealing with my looks. I just kind of hate my face. Not because I'm bald, although being bald is making my face more prominent than when I had hair.

I'm just trying to figure out how to deal with being dissatisfied with my looks.

I won't post a picture to this thread because y'all are so nice that you'll probably compliment me to make me feel better, and I'm honestly not fishing for compliments.

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