How can you face a problem when the problem is your face?

Answer 1

First, the idiom to "face your problems" means to look at a problem clearly and objectively, evaluate what can be done to resolve a problem, accept what cannot be solved, and courageously do what you can to change a problem into a positive. All problems in life cannot be fixed, changed, or repaired; we must often find ways to live with problems, until problems change into possibilities.

Second, when you ask How to face a problem, but imply the problem itself is 'your face', we move into an area known as Body Image. Many people, especially teenagers and young adults, are bombarded by media depictions of what is supposedly 'perfection', that they feel abnormal for being naturally attractive in their own skin.

However! The media's ideas of beauty, handsomeness, and perfection have all long been declared unrealistic! In many instances, what television, movies, and magazines are unattainable examples for everyday women and men. AND, what makes it worse, every culture has different opinions of beauty and handsomeness. As well, different cultures view age differently; in many countries, older ages are revered, not youth. But in the USA, ageism has been a problem since at least the 1900s. Movies and television only made ageism worse, leaving the impression that only youthful figures and faces are valued in society.

The problem is that you FEEL you didn't get a nice face. But, we ALL have flaws---even movie stars! Without make-up and hairdressers, stars often look like very average people. And very few people age well, so a beauty in her 20s may be in for a rude awakening in her 40s. Bodies and faces change throughout a lifespan… it's life and everyone "faces" that problem.

A good thing some people do every day is to look in the mirror and say "you are beautiful" (or handsome). It's so hard at first and you're filled with doubt, and I would cry sometimes and it was so hard to get out but if you hear something repeatedly, you will begin to believe it.

Some people find counseling helps, as well as "positive statements". "Keep your chin up" and "believe in yourself" are not just empty phrases. You can build up self confidence, and be happy with just the way you are. Look in the mirror and look at yourself the way you see yourself, not the way others see you. No one can tell you weather you are ugly or hot or sexy or smart or fat or skinny or anything. YOU DECIDE WHAT YOU ARE! After all, you are only as good as you say you are... You shouldn't ever let anyone tell you what you are. You look in the mirror and don't pick out your flaws, instead say the good things about you! I am sure there are 1,000,000 good things about you! TRY IT AND YOU'LL BE SUPRISED!

If your problem is someone being unkind, IGNORE THEM. THEY'RE A JERK! It's the few meanies out there that have no respect for themselves that want to ruin everything around them because they know that they are in fact the losers. Don't allow others' shortcomings to be projected onto you.

For acne, birth marks, or serious skin problems

First, do get evaluated. Again, many times we see flaws that aren't there or aren't as huge as a person thinks. A doctor can give an objective opinion.

You could try creams if that is the problem such as proactive and Clearasil.

Finally there is corrective surgery for extreme cases. But only a doctor can advise you.