Hi, everyone.
Welcome back to Podcast and Chill.
I'm Leo.
And I'm Gwen.
I hope everyone is having a good day because today we will... Uh, Gwen, do you think I'm good-looking?
Leo, what?
Where did that come from?
It's just, I've been thinking.
Many people think you need a perfect face or expensive things to look good.
But I don't have money for expensive things, and I can't change my face.
So does that mean I can never look good?
Leo, first of all, you look fine.
And... surprise!
That is our topic today.
Really?
Yeah.
Everyone wants to look good every day.
But most people don't know where to start.
So today, We're talking about eight things that make anyone look better with just small details.
Anyone?
Yep.
Men, women, anyone.
It's cheap.
Easy to do and you don't need to wait to see a change.
That sounds perfect for me.
Alright, are you ready for the first one?
Yes!
Gwen, teach us the secret!
Since you want to look better without changing your face or buying anything, let's begin with the simplest change.
Which is?
Your posture.
Posture?
You mean how I stand and sit?
Yes.
So if anyone listening is sitting with a bent back right now, sit up straight, please.
Okay, okay.
I'm sitting straight.
But Gwen...
How does standing up straight make me look better?
When someone always looks down, shoulders forward, back bent.
What do you think?
Hmm.
I guess they look tired or maybe sad.
Exactly.
Bad posture makes you look like you're very tired and have no confidence at all.
And does good posture help?
Uh-huh.
Good posture makes you look confident... and even a little taller, about two or three centimeters.
No way!
So all I need to do is just stand up straight?
Just keep your shoulders a little back, your chin up, And don't bend your back.
It's simple.
That's it?
That's it.
People will see you as more confident and you don't even need to say anything.
Oh, I will sit straight all day today.
Maybe I can look taller than you on camera.
Leo, you are already taller than me.
Relax.
Well, now I want to be even taller.
Fine, whatever you like.
To be honest, that sounds easy, but I always forget after two minutes, especially when I'm sitting.
How can I remember?
Put a small note on your computer that says, sit straight.
Or every time you look at the clock on the wall, fix your posture.
Use things you always see as your reminder.
Oh, OK.
Just use things around me.
I can help you remember too.
I will just look at you straight in the eyes every time I see you sit wrong.
Please don't.
That would be so weird.
All right.
Once your posture looks good, There's something else people notice fast, and that's looking clean.
Looking clean?
I take a shower every day.
I'm very clean.
I know, I know.
But it's the small things.
Let's start with your hair and eyebrows.
What's wrong with them?
Oh, nothing.
Just keep it clean and not crazy.
A person with good hair tells people, I know how to take care of myself.
Ooh, what about eyebrows?
Please don't tell me I have to do something with these two.
You don't need to change them.
Just clean the extra hairs.
Neat eyebrows actually help shape your face better.
So...
Attack the lonely hairs?
You can say that.
And don't forget to wash your face.
A clean face gives you a real glow-up.
What does glow-up mean?
It means looking much better, like your face is shining.
Fresh skin makes you look awake and healthy.
I do wash my face though.
Washing with water is good. but using a face wash is better.
It takes away the bad oil.
My face makes bad oil?
Uh, no.
Our skin has natural oil, but during the day, That oil mixes with dirt and sweat from outside.
So we call that mix bad oil.
It can block your pores, you know, those tiny holes, and cause pimples.
Ah, got it.
But then why does my face get so oily in the first place?
Well, your skin needs both oil and water to be happy.
When you wash your face, you take away the bad oil, But you also take away some good water.
This can make your skin dry.
So if my skin is dry... It will try to protect itself by making more oil.
That's why it gets oily again so fast.
The face wash cleans, but it also makes my skin dry.
Gwen, this is so confusing.
I know.
That's when you use the face cream right after.
What does the cream do?
The cream puts the good water back.
It will stay calm and won't need to make so much extra oil to protect itself.
No more angry, oily skin.
Oh, I never thought about that.
Yeah, you probably should now.
And one more thing, your nails.
Not my nails.
Nobody sees my nails.
Everybody sees, Leo.
You must keep your nails clean and cut short.
Dirty nails are one of the first things people notice.
Wow, hair, eyebrows, face, nails.
So many rules just to be clean.
But it works.
And the good thing is...
It's all easy and cheap.
You like cheap, right, Leo?
Okay, you got me there.
My wallet is happy.
So, what's next?
Next is actually a fun one.
Your smell.
Yes, my favorite.
I have a very good perfume.
I know.
Sometimes I can smell you before I see you.
Really?
That's not always a good thing, Leo.
Oh.
Yeah.
People can forget what clothes you wore, but they will always remember how you smell.
That's a little scary.
Don't worry.
It's a good thing.
It just means you need to know how to do it right.
Always use the smell blocker first because perfume cannot stop sweat.
Ah, I usually just use only perfume and done.
That's a mistake many people make.
Perfume and sweat together Not good.
No matter how strong your perfume is, the sweat will make a bad smell.
That's why smell blockers are so important.
Right, so stop the sweat first, then perfume.
Not yet.
A little skin cream, then the perfume.
If your skin is dry, the smell goes away fast.
If you put body cream on, the smell stays for a long time.
So, smell blocker, then body cream for happy skin, then my perfume?
Perfect.
And here's a tip to make the perfume last longer.
Put a tiny bit of Vaseline on your wrists or neck before you use perfume.
It helps the smell stay on your skin longer.
That's a cool trick!
I'm going to try that tomorrow.
Great.
And remember, the goal is for people to smell you only when they're close.
What do you mean?
Well, you don't want a repeat of...
I can smell you before I see you, do you?
Oh, right.
That was a bad thing.
Too much perfume can be too strong and give people a headache.
You want a light, secret smell.
Just one or two sprays?
Yes.
You want people to remember you, not run away from you.
Haha, got it.
No more smelling me before seeing me.
Good.
My nose is safe now.
But you know what I will see from far away?
Um... Face?
No.
It's clothes, right?
Bingo.
Clothes.
Gwen.
Please remember that I don't have money to buy new clothes all the time.
I'm not saying you need to buy new or fancy clothes.
What's important is making sure your clothes are clean and fit your body well.
Not too big.
Not too small.
But I like big shirts.
They are comfortable.
Comfortable is good.
But a big shirt can make you look messy.
Try clothes that are comfortable but fit your size.
A shirt with the right size makes you look much better.
Does it still work with a cheap T-shirt?
Correct.
I'm wearing a simple shirt right now.
Do I look nice to you?
Yeah, you do.
But I always thought that's just because you're, you know, Gwen.
You always look perfect.
No, Leo.
It's because I choose the right size.
Also, fit doesn't mean tight.
The clothes must look like they are made for your body.
The shoulder part of the shirt should sit on your shoulder, not down your arm.
Just by the right size.
Anything else about clothes?
Yes, choose colors that match your skin tone.
They make your face look bright.
How do I know what colors match my skin?
Well, if you have warm skin... wear warm colors like orange, yellow, brown.
If you have cool skin, wear cool colors like blue, purple, green.
I have no idea if my skin is warm or cool.
Don't worry too much about it.
Just pay attention to which colors make you look healthy and which ones make you look tired.
Ah, that makes sense.
Try different colors and see what works.
Exactly.
And you know what's interesting?
When you feel good about how you look on the outside, it can change how you feel on the inside.
And that feeling is what we call your energy.
You are joking, right?
Energy?
No, I'm serious.
I'm talking about your attitude.
It's the feeling people get from you even before you speak.
What kind of feeling?
If you are always thinking oh, life is bad, this is bad, that is bad, and you complain a lot, people will feel that heavy energy.
People won't find you good-looking at all, no matter how great you look.
Oh, so if I complain a lot, people go away?
Obviously.
Nobody wants to be close to a person with that kind of energy.
It's tiring.
But if you are positive and happy, people feel comfortable and safe.
They want to be close to you.
I can't believe my happy attitude is more beautiful than my cold sad one.
Well, a cold, sad face might look cool in photos, until they open their mouth with all those bad complaining things.
Yikes.
I understand it now.
My energy can affect other people's energy.
But Gwen, what should I do when I want to complain?
I can't just be happy all the time.
Try to say one good thing first.
For example, instead of I'm tired and work is bad, you can say I'm tired, but the coffee is good today.
It's a small change, but it helps your brain think in a better way.
So I'm not lying about being tired, but I'm adding something positive?
Yes.
You're changing the energy from bad to good.
And when people feel that good energy around you, they like you more.
Wow, that's really interesting.
I never thought about it this way.
Most people don't.
They think it's all about looks.
Well, guess what?
One of the easiest ways to show that energy we just talked about is to walk like a boss.
Ha ha ha.
Gwen, what the… I mean, walk with purpose.
Like you know where you are going.
It's a way to show you are confident.
What if I'm nervous?
Then don't show it.
Isn't that like lying?
No, it's not lying.
It's about how you carry yourself.
Just walk like you are the boss.
Walk like you have somewhere to be and you're not wasting time.
Even if you don't know where to go.
Ah, fake it till you make it.
Exactly.
People only know what you show them.
If you walk confidently, they will think, oh wow.
And when people think you are confident, you start to feel more confident.
So my mind starts to believe what my body is doing.
That's so smart.
Yes, it's like magic.
Fake confidence today and you will have real confidence tomorrow.
Alright, alright.
I like that.
Just stand straight, walk strong, look in front of me, not at the floor.
Now you're getting it.
Your body looks confident.
Let's make sure your face matches that feeling.
Just smile and look people in the eyes.
Oh, these are things I'm actually good at.
I smile a lot.
That's great, Leo.
Smiling makes you look friendly.
Just smiling does all that?
Yeah.
Science shows that people like a smiling face more.
Huh?
That sounds a lot like the happy energy we talked about before.
That's right.
That good energy is what you feel.
Your smile is what you show.
It's how people know you have that positive energy.
Ooh, cool.
So my smile is like the signal?
It's the signal you send without saying a word.
What about looking at their eyes?
It shows you are confident, you are listening and not scared to look at people.
But if I look too long, it is weird, right?
I don't want to be the crazy eye man staring.
Don't do it.
Just look for one second longer than you feel comfortable.
Then look away one second longer than normal.
How do I know what's normal?
Just try it.
When someone is talking to you, look at their eyes.
Count to three in your head, then look away.
That's it.
Okay, I'm going to practice this.
It just keeps getting better and better.
I'm happy you think so.
And for our final one, the most powerful, listen and be kind.
Wait.
You're telling me all this time the real secret was just being a good person.
That's right, Leo.
Your personality is the final key.
How so?
When you listen while people are talking, they feel important and they will connect that good feeling to you.
I make people feel good by listening to them.
They'll like me more?
Yeah.
Small acts of kindness will stay in people's minds longer than any clothes you wear.
Can you give me an example?
Sure.
Your friend is talking about their day, right?
Instead of looking at your phone or thinking about what you'll say next, really listen to them.
Just look at them.
Nod.
Ask questions about what they're saying.
Show that you care.
Wow, people remember how I make them feel.
And if you make them feel heard and valued, they'll want to be around you.
That alone can be more beautiful than a perfect face.
I get it now, Gwen.
Looking good is not just about the outside.
It's about the inside, too.
Well, you're almost right.
It's about both, you know.
Let's do a quick reminder for everyone.
You don't need to change everything about yourself.
Just a few small things are enough to change how other people see you.
Being good looking isn't just about nice clothes or being perfect.
It's about being clean. having good energy, and making people feel good when they're around you.
So here's my challenge to everyone listening.
Choose one thing from these eight things to try today.
Just one.
Maybe stand up straight, smile more, or really listen when someone talks to you.
The effect will come faster than you think.
Remember, you don't need to be rich or perfect to look good.
You just need to care about yourself and others.
These eight things are all free or very cheap.
They work for everyone, no matter who you are.
So try one today.
See how it feels.
See how people react differently to you.
And if you want to share which one you're going to try, leave us a comment.
We love reading your thoughts.
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This is Leo and Gwen.
See you in the next episode.
Stay confident and be kind.
