People will react differently to you if you dress as if it
matters—and you’ll react differently to that different reaction.
It’s an upward spiral. I have to stress we’re not talking formal
here; you don’t have to be buttoned up and uncomfortable.
Just dress as if it matters.
But what about weekends, I hear you ask, surely we can relax
then? Of course, but it doesn’t mean you should let yourself
go. On weekends you’re going to see friends and/or family
(unless you spend every weekend totally alone), and they, too,
deserve to see you looking good, and as if they matter. Hey,
not even your friends want to see you slovenly, dishevelled,
untidy, uncared for. But this bit is really about you. If you
greet each day as if it is important, then it will do wonders to
your self-esteem, your self-respect, your self-confidence.
But, hey, I don’t want you taking anything on trust. Try dress-
ing like today matters and see what happens. If you don’t perk
up and feel completely different within a fortnight, then go
back to your old ways and to hell with this Rule. But I can
guarantee you’ll feel great and face each day livelier and more
energetic and happier.
If you adopt the conscious approach to living, you’ll find it
quite hard to consciously dress down.
PEOPLE WILL REACT
DIFFERENTLY TO YOU
IF YOU DRESS AS IF
IT MATTERS.