Give Yourself a Makeover Within a Month

This topic is not about beauty- it's about being "at peace" with who you are, being the best that you can be and working with what you have. This is your opportunity to stop striving- and to just be. Be... who you were created to be...

Steps

  1. Know the truth about beauty. What is beauty? A nonexistent standard placed on us by society. Beauty is in every woman. It's the essence of a woman. Read Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge. This book will help you recover from inner issues and understand the heart of a woman.
  2. Know you. Then love it. Sit down and see what you like about yourself and what you do not.Remember to love the skin you're in.
  3. Detoxify yourself. Go to your local drugstore or health food store for an appropriate program. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and salmon. No sugar, no salt, no caffeine- try your hardest, and try to stay away from flour or fattening carbohydrates. Drink 8 cups of water daily. Breathe 5 deep breaths a day for oxygen increase to the brain and better blood flow. Take multi-vitamin,MSM, calcium, fish oils, biotin, iron, zinc, and evening primrose vitamins as addition to the multi-vitamin for hair, skin, and nails. Do this for 3-6 weeks (continue for health reasons!).
  4. Exercise. Do crunches, lunges, squats, lift weights, get a personal trainer, run, ride a bike, belly dance, Pilates, hip hop dance, anything that will get you going 20-30 minutes a day.
  5. Rest. Try to sleep 8-10 hours a night if possible.
  6. Go to the dentist. Veneers or braces can help with crooked teeth.
  7. Whiten your teeth. Regardless of how crooked your teeth are, they can still look nice and bright.
  8. Smile a lot. Studies show it makes you more attractive!
  9. Flaunt your assets! If you have a nice butt, why not get a nice pair of jeans?! etc...
  10. Wear less makeup. Natural looks are more beautiful and more you! Also, you will look younger! Visit a department store for a new look. Always carry a sheer colored lip gloss, a nice foundation, eye liner, and mascara.
  11. Go shopping. New clothes = new you. Make a deal with yourself to "pay" yourself monthly!
  12. Smell good!! Studies show that fragrance makes you "seem" more beautiful. Have good hygiene and healthy nails. Do your own manicures and pedicures. Purchase a kit at your drugstore.
  13. Get your brows done. It will lift your face and make you look younger and more polished.
  14. Don't forget to use a lot of lotion to keep you from getting ashy.
  15. Get a new 'do. Go to your hairstylist and get a new look.
  16. Take care of your skin. Exfoliate 2-3x a week head to toe (do not use the same exfoliator for the body for the face), use Proactiv for blemishes, use a skin brightener or something for discoloration, and use an instant suntan lotion (even if you are African American or dark skinned - it gives you a glow!).
  17. Enjoy life. Do what you love, let go of baggage, move on, and do something to better your life- go back to school, invest, etc. Participate in a class- dance, learn Latin, etc. Do your favorite hobby weekly... have time for yourself, so you can be sane when you are taking care of others!

Tips

  • Do this for yourself, not for revenge or to get an ex-boyfriend back! Do it so you can be "at peace" with yourself, so you can be comfortable in your own skin and have one less thing to worry about- your looks! This will give you a chance to have truly live life to the fullest- giving you more confidence and focus on what's important in your life.
  • Be yourself. Don't change your personality, your values, and the things you love to do! Still be the quirky, or crazy person you truly are and love that!
  • If you're pale, stick with it and be proud of it! Apply a bit of blush to your cheekbones and you'll look like a gorgeous angel. Don't try to fool anyone and change your skin tone with self tanners.
  • If you have glasses, try some new frames or contacts.
  • Remember to keep your personality the same. Just because you're pretty doesn't mean you have to act differently!

Warnings

  • Always remember who you really are...not what others think you are!!
  • Don't do anything illegal or against your morals just to be accepted in a group.
  • Do not change who you are! Be yourself always, because when you're not you're unattractive!

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