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How to Build Self-Worth and Confidence as a Woman

“I’m afraid for you,” he said to me three years ago. 

“Me?!” I thought, “Oh don’t worry for me, I’m so strong I can handle anything that comes my way.” 

And then for the months after we uprooted our lives and family from Germany to the United States, this was the story I told myself. 

But slowly, as the weeks turned into months and the holidays came around, everything my husband had said came true. 

I felt so depressed, empty, and completely lost in this new life we were living. But being who I am, I would list off all of the good things that we had in our life to coddle myself. I wouldn’t give myself permission to experience this sadness and loss I was going through. 

“We have a good job here…”
“We have a house…”
“We are healthy…”
“Everything’s fine, Tina…” 

And while all of this was true, something inside me still felt abandoned. 

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A Woman’s Worth 

Often we attach our self-worth and value to what we do, not who we are 

This has absolutely been the case for me, throughout my nearly 50 years on this Earth. I once thrived as a Physical Therapist for over 20 years in Germany and genuinely loved my work and the ability to help people get out of pain. I was SO good at my job and it gave me pride, pleasure, and value.  

But the problem with this mentality, that I’m sharing from more than just first-hand experience, is that our lives are going through changes and new seasons constantly. So when our self-worth is attached to things like our looks, age, and career – we are setting ourselves up for a lot of pain. 

Face Yoga helped me get out of this pain. 

Yes, I know that might sound extreme to some, but I’m not sharing my deeply personal story so you sympathize with me – I’m telling you this because making people happier and healthier is what I do and I want to show you how you can change your life right now, too… 

It Starts With The Face In The Mirror 

I discovered Fumiko and the Face Yoga Method somehow on the internet. Fumiko came on the screen as she always does, so full of wisdom, enthusiasm, and positivity. 

I wondered how she was doing that – giving off all this amazing energy through a computer screen. It felt so genuine. 

After doing a little more research I joined an FYM Program and about a week into it, I caught myself in the mirror. 

Something had changed. 

I didn’t really know what, but I remember thinking, “You look different…Maybe it’s just been a good day.” 

But then, my husband came home and said “You look different today.” 

Now, my husband is deeply supportive of me and loving, but he doesn’t always notice the little changes going on with me, so I knew it wasn’t just me that saw a change. I told him the same thing I told myself, “Oh, I’ve just had a good day today”. 

But the truth was, today had been just like every other day for the past few months. What had changed, was me

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A Totally New Person

Face Yoga was the guide I needed to embark on a Journey of self-care and reassessing my self-worth. I didn’t know it at the time, and most people don’t in the beginning either. I thought that this was just an interesting practice and maybe I’d help my facial muscles like I do the rest of my body. I NEVER thought it would change me as a person. 

I’m a totally new person now. 

I don’t just say this to convince you of anything, or to get the satisfaction of your approval – because you know what – that doesn’t really matter to me anymore.

I know that I can look in the mirror and say “I am beautiful”. 

I know that I can say to myself “I am worth it”.

I know that no matter what life throws at me I can make every day a great one. 

I know that I have found what I need to pick me back up and help me create the happiest version of myself I can be. 

My heart is filled with confidence, happiness and energy like never before and my life is more holistic. All of this is because I’ve integrated one of the most important parts of myself – my face. 

You Are Worth It, Too 

Face Yoga is helping people on a global scale recognize that no matter what season of life they are in, change is possible. Every day we help nurture and support tens of thousands of Face Yogis inside our Community rediscover what we so easily forget:

“I AM WORTH IT!” 

I’m sure you have faced tremendous challenges in your life too and the damage and trauma might still be with you, even if you’ve done a great job at suppressing it. 

If you really want to change something, start your Face Yoga Method Journey. 

It’s a wonderful experience to explore your face, self-care, and embrace every cell in your body and fill yourself with confidence, love, and beauty – it will SHOW. 

A woman with short blond hair, holding her arms up in the air with the head towards the sky and closed eyes.

The first step is to take action. 

Commit to a little time for yourself, doing the thing that ignites the spark that makes you sparkle, until you will know this to be true to your core. 

The best thing you can do for yourself right now is to click the button below and join the movement alongside thousands of people on the Journey of self-discovery. 

Together I and our entire Community are going to encourage each other to share our sparkle until you experience the same magic moment when you say “I AM WORTH IT”! 

This FREE challenge will help us ignite your potential and help you take action on the positive changes you want to create in your life! 

Because you, Face Yogi, are worth it all. 

How to Build Self-Worth and Confidence as a Woman

21 thoughts on “How to Build Self-Worth and Confidence as a Woman”

    1. Hi Maria! 🙂 1-2 times a week should be plenty, but as always we recommend listening to your skin. In addition, do a small patch test to avoid any allergic reactions.

  1. Thank you Tina for sharing your story. You are an inspiration and I am looking forward to being able to share my own FYM journey with others some day soon.

  2. I moved to Barcelona in 2005 from my home city and I didn’t know anyone. I left my friends behind and my family. When I had my child I felt so alone and helpless, after 10 years thriving to make friends I was feeling so sad and alone.

    And then I started singing in a choir.

    Before that in Barcelona I thought I had something that didn’t work I couldn’t make friends and I was feeling odd. Every time I return to my home city and met my friends and family I said to myself: there’s nothing wrong with you, you have to stay calm.

    When I started singing in the choir I met a group of women that are bold, positive, we have different religions, sex beliefs and home countries. And that’s been my best encounter with myself. And now I feel more confident and happy. Thank you for sharing your experience.

    By the way, I’ve always thought that I’m worth it but it’s tough to live in a foreign place with no family or friends. Best regards!!

    1. Fumiko Takatsu

      Hello Juana! Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story of struggle and confidence, and ultimately happiness and self worth! You are absolutely worth it, no reason needed, but your courage and strength is admirable and we thank you for the inspiration!

  3. Thank you Tina for sharing your story , you & Fumiko are an inspiration. I joined FYM a few months ago & have lived it especially when we were all in lockdown- it was something to look forward to every day

    1. Fumiko Takatsu

      WOW – beautiful feedback! It’s our pleasure to support you and lead this Journey for you! You are worth it!

    1. Fumiko Takatsu

      Hi! We love to support men and women to embrace their age and embody confidence. You are in the right place 🙂

    1. Fumiko Takatsu

      Hi, at the moment, we do not have any courses in Italian! Head to our website to sign up for updates on new language translations 😉

  4. I am 63 years old. When I look my image in the mirror I see a lot of living years,a lot of experiencies drawn in my face.I want to see a best and fresh expression.I know you can help me.Thank you.

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