Another important part of being beautiful is to learn to be grateful<\/a>. Sometimes, I struggle with this as I tend to be less than optimistic\u00a0at times…<\/p>\n Having a beauty routine is also important!\u00a0Now, there's definitely room for improvement in my routine, but I wanted to share it anyways along with some suggestions for you along with reminders for myself! Being in my mid-forties<\/a>, you might not think I should be giving beauty advice, but remember, beauty comes from within and I know so many beautiful ladies in their 60's, 70's, 80's and even a few in their 90's. Consider Mrs. Nancy Reagan who recently passed away, she was a beautiful lady in my opinion. Just look at her back in 2009 in Vanity Fair<\/a>!<\/p>\n 5:00 am<\/strong> – Wake up from a good night's sleep<\/a>, meaning you went to bed on time<\/a> and got a full night's sleep. After a quick stretch, It's my time to Get together with God (i drink a cup of coffee with added protein<\/p>\n 6:00 am<\/strong> – Head to the Gym (some people do this in the afternoons or evenings, I'm not a fan<\/a> most days so I have to get it over with before I talk myself out of going.<\/p>\n things to take to the gym<\/strong>:<\/p>\n 7:00 am<\/strong> – Beauty Routine –<\/p>\n 7:45 am<\/strong> – Eat a healthy breakfast<\/a>. This\u00a0means you're gonna eat something besides cereal. I also take vitamins: my bare-bones<\/em> vitamin includes:<\/p>\n During the day<\/strong>\u00a0– You are most likely very busy during the middle part of your day, whether you are at work, school or at home. Some important beauty tips:<\/p>\n Lunch break<\/strong> – don't skip lunch! It's also important for beauty to maintain proper digestion;\u00a0eat slowly, focus on your food and pack good healthy lunches\u00a0and pack a lunch for your man<\/a>! When I worked in an office, we often ate at a desk, and you might do that too, but if you have a choice, eat elsewhere! Now that I am working and teaching school at home, I like to eat outside when possible.<\/p>\n Be Yourself<\/strong> – one of the most important aspects of being beautiful is to be authentic. Don't try to be someone else. My daughter Ivy is a great example of this. She's so unique and she isn't ashamed of it. She's an amazing artist and has had her work featured in several exhibits. She also does a video series with me called Ivy Wants Food<\/a> because she LOVES food.<\/p>\n Afternoon slump<\/strong> – Snap out of afternoon slumps\u00a0by drinking a cup of green tea or other teas<\/a>. Also, have a mid-afternoon snack, don't forget protein, manage stress,<\/p>\n Keep a sense of humor<\/strong>. Laugh at yourself! My daughters have taught me so much through their work ethics. I won't go into\u00a0details, but both have experience working in the beauty industry (one as a career and one just short term) and have overcome so much cattiness that can go on there and ended up with lifelong friends in the industry.<\/p>\n My daughter Macey (below) has taught me so much about not limiting your dreams, giving people a second chance, and how to get over yourself. Who says children don't' teach their parents?<\/p>\n Dinner time<\/strong> – enjoy dinner with the family<\/a> and \u00a0good music, limit your\u00a0alcohol and preferably stick with dry red wine<\/a>, take evening vitamins and consider adding some of the following fats and oils to your diet to improve the look of hair, nails, skin, and figure:<\/p>\n Evening routine<\/strong>\u00a0– do it for your sanity; check your calendar, think about tomorrow, items such as food, water, clothes, vitamins. Always remove your makeup before bed, moisturize your face and take care of your teeth. I usually just “clean up” in the morning and shower at night. I like to go to bed clean and relaxed. \u00a0I take a detox bath or a shower and use magnesium body butter<\/a> on my feet right before bed.<\/p>\n Go to bed<\/strong> in your Oasis<\/a> and\u00a0sleep well<\/a>\u00a0without lights or electronics<\/a>! Try to get between 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night…it's called “getting your beauty sleep” by beautiful people! I also feel that part of being beautiful is giving back to the community<\/a> and the world around you. Do whatever you are comfortable with. There are so many opportunities to give.<\/p>\n What are your best beauty tips? Please share them in the comments below and don't forget to save this pin for later! It's on my “I enjoy being a girl” pinterest board!<\/p>\n Follow ThatOrganicMom's board I enjoy being a GIRL on Pinterest.<\/a>\n
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