And as you do the work of constantly decorating and “improving” yourself, you are rewarded. You are validated by friends and strangers alike who see your looks changing and shout your praises—“You look amazing!” “I’m so jealous!” “You’ve never looked better!” “Keep it up!” You are validated by the heads you turn and the second glances, the more-interested romantic partners, the new likes and follows, the people looking to you as an expert and asking you about your secrets to success.
