Gisele Bündchen faced hardships and turmoil during her initial days in the fashion industry as she journeyed to becoming a reportedly $400 million worth figure. She got inducted into the world of fashion after a lucky day at the Sao Paulo mall. And ever since, it has always been a grind to make it to the top for Gisele. The Brazilian model has dealt with anxiety and depression throughout the early days of her career. But she fought against all odds and today is a household name when it comes to fashion.

In her book ‘Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life’, Gisele Bündchen once highlighted the importance of having a positive attitude, and how it weighed more than a good appearance.

Gisele Bündchen focuses on the importance of a good attitude in life

In her book, the Brazilian model said that the key to figuring out ourselves is by understanding how we treat ourselves. She said that having a positive outlook towards ourselves is important for our growth in life. Gisele talked about how she had been hard on herself since her school days. She said that because she took people’s negative opinions and criticisms personally; it did not bring her satisfaction with her own work.

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She wrote, “In my early twenties, I was extremely hard on myself. I was working in a business where girls (that’s what they call us, too- ‘girls’) are judged every day by how they look. I turned that same critical eye on myself. Plus the criticisms I heard back in school and when I started modeling- your nose is too big, your eyes are too small- were stuck in my head like a broken record. So often the work I was doing didn’t satisfy me.”

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Because of all these criticisms and constant judgemental eyes, Gisele had gone through a phase of anxiety and depression. The cutthroat fashion industry is brutal, and if one is not strong enough mentally, it can take a toll on one’s inner peace.

The dark phase of Gisele’s life

The Brazilian model had a dark era that was not very visible to the public. She was dealing with anxiety episodes on a daily. And this affected her overall mental health. She would hyperventilate, and her palms would get sweaty. In order to keep a check on her panic attacks, she had to carry a machine that tracked her breathing everywhere she went.

But after resorting to smoking and drinking to tackle these problems, Gisele soon found a more holistic approach to make her life better. She found yoga as a medium to improve her overall living condition. And with time, Gisele took control of her life once again to be the person we recognize her as today.

As the multi-million dollar supermodel continues to live her life post her divorce from NFL GOAT Tom Brady, fans can expect her to have a more positive outlook, as it has been the key to having a more stable and calm life for her.

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