Looks & I am Kind
Category Details
This section is an in-depth dive into the Looks and I Am Kind categories and what they are comprised of. It includes what was counted in each category for this project, how much of the total that category makes up, and more. Read into the specifics below.
What answers are included?
All answers about physical looks and features were grouped into the Looks category. The I Am Kind category only includes "I am kind" and "I have a good heart" answers and therefore will not be represented in the "What answers are the most common" section.
How do they rank?
The Looks category is seventh of the ten and only makes up 7.4% of the total. 56 of the 757 total answers came from this group.
The I Am Kind category is the eighth highest of ten categories and makes up 6.5% of the total. 49 of the 757 total answers came from this group.
What are the most common answers?
In each category, the responses were recorded and tallied to find the most common themes. Each answer was then reviewed again and, if applicable, counted towards the subtype it fits. In the Looks category, the top three answers are as follows:
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I'm beautiful (17)
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My eyes (12)
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My hair (10)
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The first includes answers such as "I am pretty/gorgeous/handsome", but "I am beautiful" is the most popular. The second and third contain answers about eyes and hair. There was no variety in either category regarding phrasing.
Interpreting the answers
What is good/bad about this response?
With regard to self image, Looks and I Am Kind are both sound answers. Still, one of the best ways to understand them further is to view the positive and negative aspects of them.
Pros:​
- Completely individual
- Liking the way you look increases self-esteem and self-love​
- Looks and vanity motivate you to stay hygienic and take care of yourself
- Being kind helps others and improves self-esteem and joy
- I am kind and I have a good heart both fit into the Personality Traits category and therefore share some of the same benefits
- Being kind to others makes you more likely to be kinder to yourself, which is very important for a positive and healthy self-image
Cons:
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Caring too much about your looks could create a negative relationship with yourself
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Loving yourself because you feel attractive is not the best reason, but isn't the worst
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Putting pressure on yourself to look a certain way can lead to comparison and criticism
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Being kind can rely on others, but doesn't have to
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"I have a good heart" is a little open-ended
How does this affect mental health?
Liking your looks is generally good for your mental health. Liking the person you see in the mirror is definately good for your confidence and self-esteem. When you like the way you look physically, you're more likely to go out and interact with others than if you were not feeling good about yourself. Vanity can also be an incentive to get up and get ready in the morning. The only issue would be if you started to care too much about the way you look and developed an unhealthy relationship with your body or mind. But for the most part, liking your Looks can be good for your mental health.
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Being kind is great for your self esteem and happiness. Giving to others and helping when you can boosts endoprhins and makes you feel like you're being a good influence on someone else. This gives you a confidence boost and makes you feel proud of yourself. Also, the kinder you are to others, the kinder you are to yourself. Acts of service/kindness can make for good ways to build a community and meet people.
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Each category with less than 95 answers is shortened due to the amount of information and data provided.
How liking your looks promotes self-love
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This article defines the connection between liking how you look and mental health, self-care tips that improve your mind and body, and the balance between inner and outer beauty.
How you feel about the way you look physically can actually have a very big impact on how you feel about yourself psychologically and how you carry yourself. When you like what you see in the mirror, you carry yourself with confidence and pride. When you're feeling insecure, you tend to hunch over and avoid interacting with others. But looking good has more mental health benefits than you would think. When you take the time to care for yourself and your body, you boost your self-esteem and get lower stress levels. A lot of self-care has positive effects on your body and your mind, like getting enough sleep and eating right. Things like skincare, spa treatments, and exercise make you feel great and look great. But focusing on looking attractive 24/7 is not the goal you want to set. Pressuring yourself to always be at your best can cause unnecessary stress and negativity. When you're trying to look good for someone else or to meet societal expectations, you also won't feel the rewards. Looking good will only make you feel good if you're doing it because it's something you enjoy and because it makes you feel happy and confident.
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Acts of kindness are beneficial for both the recipient and the person doing the act. It has been scientifically proven that being kind to others can lower your stress levels and decrease blood pressure. Helping others also promotes positive connections with other people and encourages social interaction. The biggest impact on your mental health comes from the joy and accomplishment you feel when you do something kind for others. Being kind to other people can also encourage and train you to be kinder to yourself. Speaking to yourself in a non-critical, compassionate manner is a very important part of self-love.