How to Dress How You Want to Be Perceived

How you dress expresses how you feel. In this week’s episode I want to challenge you to not dress how you feel, but instead, dress how you want to be perceived. It makes all the difference. I remember when I use to be depressed. The way I walked, looking down to the floor and slouched certainly exuded what I felt on the inside. Can I tell you that one key to get out of that depression and receive what I have been praying for is in changing the way I dressed? This show is not about materialistic ideals. How you see yourself as a person is how you will be perceived by others. So, it starts with changing the way you see and speak to yourself. Want to be a business owner? Dress like it. Want to be a great stay at home mom? Well, elegantly present yourself while at home! Maybe you have been wanting to get a promotion at your job, but it just hasn’t happened yet. You know you are more than qualified, yet you continue to get overlooked. I am going to ask you a question that I ask all my students who have this same problem. Does your image project promotion? Do you arrive to work with hair, makeup, and a well-thought outlook? Most people wait for the promotion, to dress the part and that is the opposite of what you should be doing! You need to have the image first, or else no one will be able to envision the success you desire for yourself. This means you need to prepare for it. Of course, clothes do not make the whole look work on its own. We need to take the time to correct the small details as well. Walk with confidence, not slouched shoulders. Looking tall with your head held high, instead of looking down on the floor. These small corrections thought seemingly unimportant can be tied to why some blessings have yet to be released over you! As always, I am going to help you become the best version of yourself because I have been there and I know what it is like to not have guidance in looking the part for success. But remember, clothes alone do not make you. Your identity in knowing that you are a son or daughter of the Most High God is what will always make you stand out, no matter what. Dressing How You Want to Be Perceived [6:04] Declare who you are and who you want to be. There is power in the words you speak, especially what you say to yourself. Stop being your worst critic and speak what God says over you instead. [10:09] Get up early. Take your time to put in that extra effort. Even if you are the first to wake up in the house, to pray, get ready and feel prepared for the day! [16:47] Your closet should have a black dress or suit. Also, a black pair of heels. To top it off you need to create your signature style. This goes along with your personality! Pinterest will show you how to elevate the ideas you may already have. [19:20] Check your complete look from head to toe. Make sure everything matches, is seamless and exudes elegance. [23:42] Your perception of yourself is how others will perceive you. Walk with your head held high. Get a full-body mirrored and check your posture, how you walk and how you feel when you look in the mirror. This is being mindful! Love yourself. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to The Amanda Ferguson podcast? If you have not, I would encourage you to do that today. I would not like for you to miss any of the episodes coming up this season. I will be adding bonus episodes and if you are not subscribed there might be a possibility that you’ll miss out on them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes to have the podcast downloaded to your device every week. I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing to your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I will be reading your reviews and do not forget to comment on what was your favorite part of the podcast. For more The Amanda Ferguson Show, you can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook @mrsamandaferguson. Also, to be the first to receive email alerts, subscribe to amandasclub.com. Thank you so much!