4 Ways To Be More Attractive & Desirable To Others

Contrary to popular belief, attraction has very little to do with your outward physicality and everything to do with how you feel about yourself. People who we tend to perceive as "naturally attractive" likely spend less time trying to create an appearance that fits a particular aesthetic and more time cultivating an inner connection to who they are. They understand that attractiveness is not about what they wear but how they wear it; it's not about what they do but how they do it.

So what's the "how" that makes the difference? Simple: an authentic connection to oneself.

Unfortunately, most people don't take the time to get to know themselves. It's hard work, no doubt, but avoiding this journey automatically creates disconnection in your life—not only from yourself but from others, too.

To be highly attractive to others, you must be highly attractive to yourself. In other words, you have to cultivate a loving relationship with yourself. This might sound cliché, but there's a reason this wisdom is circulated again and again: When you feel good about yourself, people will feel the exact same way about you, too.

That said, many people want others to be attracted to them because they don't feel that great about themselves. They think the answer to feeling good comes from someone shower them with love. Or, even worse, they think the answer is having their insecurities validated by an unavailable partner.

To feel and embody attractiveness, you have to care for yourself, love yourself, and trust yourself. The best way to tap into your natural self-love is through spiritual practice, such as yoga or meditation. Daily practices that help you connect to the present moment, without all the baggage of your mind, will also connect you to the inherent goodness of your being.

There comes a point in most people's lives when we decide to take a big leap—from trying to be what we think others want us to be to finally being the people we want to become. The moment you make this leap, your attractive energy goes way up.

Remember, attractiveness reflects how you feel about yourself. If you mold or change yourself for others, it means deep down, you doubt that you're actually worthy as you are (even if this is unconscious). And if you doubt your worth, you can't inspire strong feelings of attraction in other people.

No one is saying self-acceptance is easy. Self-acceptance is a practice.

A common misconception is that people who are highly attractive don't have insecurities. This couldn't be further from the truth. If you're human, you doubt yourself from time to time—and that's only natural. What sets attractive people apart is how they deal with their insecurities. People who are highly attractive don't resist their insecurities or condemn themselves for their flaws; instead, they turn toward their insecurities and embrace them. They accept them.

Why does this make people more attractive? Claiming all parts of yourself—including the flaws and "unattractive" parts—is the ultimate act of self-love. By embracing all of who you are, you naturally inspire others to embrace all of you, too.

If you're new to this kind of practice, the best way to embrace your insecurities is by speaking kindly to yourself whenever you get triggered. "Oh, my fear of abandonment is here again. I feel really scared right now." By staying with yourself during your fears, they'll dissolve more quickly, and you'll be more confident and able to handle anything that comes your way.