Nowadays, image is everything. At least, that's what most of today's media wants you to believe. More and more people are putting their confidence in mineral makeup and other types of mineral cosmetics. The significance of looking good and making a good physical impression with people has gotten out of control and people seem to be forgetting the more important areas of a human being. The press is to blame for the most part, convincing teenagers at a young age that they'll only be successful if they're beautiful. However, this isn't the case and there are far more important things to worry about, especially as a teenager.

Firstly, being literate is more valuable than any level of beauty. Being intelligent will get you more jobs and make you more successful than having a pretty face and a nice set of clothes. Media continually seems to belittle the importance of a high quality education. In reality, having a good education is one of the foundations of a satisfying life. Without it, you will not get very far in any job. Intelligence generally is much more attractive than a face covered in make-up anyway.

Also, a good sense of humor is more consequential than being what most consider "beautiful." Having a sense of humor can make it simpler to make friends which make tough situations less stressful. Many people appreciate a sense of humor more anyway. Also, humor has the potential to last far longer than physical traits. The single problem with being too humorous is that not everyone will have the same sense of humor as you and can become offended. Therefore, it's best if you try to feel out the people around you before you start joking around. Likewise, there are certain situations in which joking is frowned upon so you need to be sensitive to these situations.

Lastly, being a moral, kind person is what will make your life the most satisfying. By being a kind person, you'll have more friends and will be better liked by the crowds around you. Generally speaking, if you model the person that you'd most like to hang out with, other people will want to be around you. Also, if you believe in good karma, being a good, nice person will bring about good things in your life. Having a good outlook on life greatly makes your mood better and helps you handle situations.

In the end, looks are definitely not everything. You can get by for a bit with a pretty face and expensive clothes, but eventually those will be reduced to nothing. Looks fade and clothes go out of style. The best way to be successful and productive is to follow these steps and generally do what you believe is right. Following in the footsteps of other people, especially people you don't know (such as Hollywood stars and popular musicians) is a bad idea. Follow your own heart and your own individual set of morals to find your path through life.