Is It Time for Some "YOU' Time?

Are you in desperate need of a change? Have you been wishing you could change your appearance? Are you growing tired of your hair, skin, body shape or size, need to take off a few pounds or several, or even just sick to death of the style of your clothing? If you've experienced any of these feelings, you might just need so "YOU" time and you might just enjoy a mini-makeover!

How you feel about your body image has a substantial effect on how you feel about yourself as a person. Your confidence and your self-esteem is a big part of who you are and how you feel...and if you don't feel that you area at your best, it will begin to show. Let's face it guys and gals...Everyone needs a boost to his or her body image once in awhile. And it just feels good to make some changes to your personal appearance.

Follow these suggestions to freshen up and to dress up your look:

1. Visit your beauty salon or barbershop for a new haircut. Nothing makes you feel newer and more revitalized than a good cut and hairstyle.

• A haircut that fits your facial features gives your face a lift and will make you look and feel younger.Get highlights, or low lights...it makes a BIG difference! Your appearance will be a 100% turn around! GO for a sassy bold change! You only live once, so have some fun for heaven sakes.

2. Give your skin some attention.

• Whether you're a man or a woman, there are good facial product lines to fit your needs.
• Each morning and evening, wash your face with a facial soap or cleanser and pat dry. Follow up with a toner, like witch hazel, applied with a cotton ball or pad. Finally, apply a facial moisturizer.Softer skin looks great and you'll feel younger.
• If you continue this regimen daily, you'll notice your skin looking more vibrant and healthy. You skin show glow, not look drab and dull. 
• You're worth the time and effort it takes each day to take care of your skin. You certainly don't want to look 70 when your 50...so make the changes NOW!

3. Perhaps you've been feeling you could stand to spend some time exercising.

• If it's been a while, like sometimes it is for me, check fitness websites for toning exercises.It only take 30 minutes a day or even every other day to get whipped into shape. Your body will thank you and you'll feel better every time you take a good hard look in the mirror.
• Remember... even a 30-minute walk each day could be just the exercise you're looking for to get your heart rate up and your muscles more defined.
• Whatever you decide, make exercising a priority. Don't do it for other people...Do it for you.
• Also, check with your doctor first before you start any sort of new exercise regimen.

4. If you believe you need to lose a few pounds, think about what approach you might like to use. If you've lost weight using healthy strategies in the past, consider following those same methods again, with your doctor's approval.

• On the other hand, if you haven't had much success in the past, or have never tried weight loss, ask your doctor or a nutritionist for advice on how to safely lose and keep off the extra pounds.

5. It's not unusual to tire of wearing the same clothes or same style. Updating your look is an important aspect of a mini-makeover. Getting a new outfit and freshening up your style will make you feel renewed.

• If you aren't sure you can select a new outfit that'll look great on you, go to your favorite department store and ask for assistance. Get some Q&A fashionista help! We offer it on Simply Delicious Lingerie.com or in a store... Let the sales clerk know what you're looking for, in general, and then try on a few things that they suggest.Sometimes they will give you things that you wouldn't have tried on for size on your own. Try to see things through someone else's eyes. You may like the new attire!
• For the ladies, if you need assistance accessorizing your new outfit with scarves and jewelry, a sales clerk can definitely assist you. You can even take your clothing to the accessories and jewelry departments to look at the ensemble all together. Your new look will bring out a fresh, new you.

6. Unwanted stress can exhaust you emotionally and physically. Good Lord...I wrote the book on this one. Divorced, single mom for 13 years, worked 2-3 jobs, two kids in private high schools and then college and study abroad...I was drained emotionally, financially, and physically. It never stops as a parent regardless of if you are a single parent or not though. This is the job title that we took on when we decided to have children. Stress can do a real number on you. I know first hand...If you're feeling the effects of chronic tension, consider practicing stress management techniques throughout your day.Try to ease the load, and if you cannot do that, ask for help. I know that it wasn't easy playing the role of mom and dad, but when I took on the SuperMom Role, it made me feel better...little did I know that it was draining me. Hey, often we put our wants and needs aside to take care of our families. What I am suggesting is to just try to make some ""you" time to relax a little.

• Read a book on meditation or relaxation techniques. Get better sleep. Drink a glass of wine at night to relax...they say that it is also good for your heart. For me that's one more reason to consume alcohol. Your appearance will improve when you lighten your stress load. You won't look so stressed out and run down. I've learned that sometimes you just have to make time for you and learn how to say 'no' to others. Go pamper yourself for a day!

Every now and then, most people want to make some changes in their appearance. Giving your body image a lift with a mini-makeover may be just the change you need to feel rejuvenated. Use the suggestions above to give yourself a mini-makeover or go to the spa for a day...

You'll feel renewed and refreshed, your be much happier and feel better about YOU!

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