Beyond the looking glass: On image consulting and its importance today

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Since time immemorial, humans have been very conscious about how they appear to one another. The reasons were initially biological – attracting an ideal mate, at the primal level, follows a display of physical endowments. The sexual attraction could lead to a relationship that would hopefully nurture strong, healthy children.

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Nowadays, however, the image we present to the world has become less about biological fulfilment but an encompassing need to fully integrate into society. In fact, it can be argued that it is more important than ever to present a pleasing image to our peers.

Despite this, most people still hesitate to hire an image consultant, believing that only wealthy people or celebrities require this type of service. This could not be farther from the truth. Image consulting can help people gain more confidence and could potentially lead to a higher pay, desirable employment status, or even increased happiness.

If you find yourself shaking your head in disbelief or even questioning my intentions, don’t worry. I’ve heard all these doubts before. But that doesn’t mean that what I said was a lie. Based on my experience as a long-time image consultant in some areas in California, I understand how a fresher look can significantly increase confidence. It is not the clothes per se that make the person but rather how you carry yourself as an overall package.

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The goal of image consulting is to make you feel good about yourself, which in turn leads to you being more assertive in the more important areas of your life. It is not unknown for women to get into a better relationship or even acquire a higher paying job after changing their appearance. However, bringing out an attractive nature is an image consulting task that also extends to males.

With a new look, you get people to notice you in the right way. Remember that impressions are made within the first few seconds of an encounter. You cannot afford to let other people have a negative perception of you just because you weren't conscious enough of how you were coming across.

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