Masculinity is a strong identity reflecting strength, fortitude, responsibility, and clarity. People often think of masculine characteristics through physical lenses, but true masculinity is a combination of body, mind, emotional, and character.
In this blog post, we will look at 15 natural and obtainable ways to improve and maintain your masculinity — physically, mentally and emotionally.
1. Change your diet to include testosterone-boosting foods
Testosterone is the male hormone that is related to strength, sex drive, energy level, and more.
Most testosterone-producing foods include: eggs, salmon, avocado, pumpkin seeds, other lean beef, and foods rich in zinc.
Some natural food boosters are: spinach, garlic, ginger, and broccoli.
2. Stop eating processed and harmful foods
Processed foods, along with sugar, not only reduce testosterone, they increase your body fat.
Avoid: junk food, sugary drinks, margarine, and fried snacks where possible.
Also, go easy on soy products (in excess) and alcohol.
3. Exercise regularly
Fitness improves muscle tone, comfort in your own skin, self-confidence, and hormone levels.
Best types of exercise for men:
Weight lifting
HIIT or sprint?/high intensity interval training, timed
Jogging or brisk walking
Aim for at least 4-5 days a week.
4. Participate in Manly Activities
Physical activities involving building, fixing, farming, and exploring, will help develop more masculine energy.
5. Go Camping or Spend Time in Nature
Being outside will improve mental acuity, focus, and your testosterone levels. Make some regular outdoor time for hiking, fishing, working in the garden, or just walking in a natural area.
6. Develop a network of strong and honest man (friend)ships.
Healthy relationships based on respect and responsibility, only reinforce your regard and role as a strong and dependable man.
7. Control your sexual energy
Be cautious about excessive sexual activities and/or excessive virtual sexual activity in pornography. Overindulgence can draw from your mental and physical stamina (masculine energy) and replace them with lethargy.
Focus on meaningful and satisfying intimacy
Be mindful of screentime and remove distractions
8. Control your stress and anxiety
Stress can suppress testosterone and put limits on your masculine edge. Stress has a downward impact on testosterone and being able to act decisively.
Consider meditation, focusing techniques, breathing and prayer, or journaling.
Limit unnecessary thinking and negative ecologies.
9. Make Sleep a Priority
Quality sleep is key for hormone production and muscle recovery.
Make sleep 7-9 hours per night
Get into the routine of a consistent time to go to bed
Limit blue light and caffeine after the evening
10. Stay Hydrated
Water is the most natural way for your body to operate. Dehydration also creates decreased levels of performance and attention.
Drink 2-3Liters of water throughout the day
11. Caffeine Replacement with Natural Drinks
Consider lemon water, herbal teas or boiled onion tea – to support your stamina and inside health.
12. Groom and Dress with Confidence
Clean grooming and better dress creates more self-respect and how others perceive you.
Use natural deodorants or cologne
Maintain short/bare haircut and beard
Walk, sit and dress professionally clean and up appropriate
13. Read and Learn About Manhood
To want to live with self-awareness is a sign of strength. Read books, media and resources on:
Personal development
Leadership and discipline
Values about family and of relationship
14. Be Socially Active in Positive Groups.
Good company will create a stronger mindset.
Make connections with like-minded men.
Join volunteer groups or community that builds purpose.
15. Strengthen Your Faith and Values.
When you live by values, purpose increases the inner masculinity.
Live to your ethical principles
Find your spiritual or belief path to follow.