There may be plenty of days you’re running late or have no desire to maintain a glamorous look. Personal hygiene and maintenance are a necessity in life when it comes to looking good and feeling good. But we’ve all been there, once in a blue moon, when we have limited time or desire to get ready for our day. When it comes to picking and choosing what’s the most important self-care to start a day off right, you need to pick what’s right for you—skip the shower, but curl the hair… take a shower, but wear a wet bun. Sadly, this might take some trial and error. It’s a proven fact that most individuals feel not up to par on the inside if they think they look their worst on the outside. The same thing goes for the opposite… Those that are ill will feel better when they feel beautiful on the outside. With this knowledge, there are 3 must-do things each day, no matter what, to feel good whether you are unfolding a major business plan in a staff meeting or folding laundry in front of the television.
Don’t Leave the House Without Your Lips
From the first of my memories, my grandmother used to say, ‘don’t leave the house without your lips’. Honestly, at the age of three, I was concerned the lips were as removable as someone stealing my nose. However, it didn’t take me long to realize what she meant after I discovered strawberry-flavored lip balm. Into my teens, I discovered the importance of primer and lip liner. Eventually, I learned no matter what time and effort I was willing to put into my lips, it’s important to get at least an SPF on the pucker. So now that you know that little gem, why not add one with a nice tint or shine. I also recommend not forgetting the SPF all over the face if you’re planning on being outside for longer than ten minutes.
Watch Your Mouth
Starting and finishing your day with a clean mouth is known to give peace of mind, along with a ton of health benefits. So, to start your day off on the right foot and be ready to take on the world, give your teeth the attention they deserve. People with whiter smiles tend to have much higher confidence. Speaking of self-esteem, having confidence that your breath is fresh will allow you to speak with others more fluently. Using natural toothpaste products with activated charcoal like Dr. Brite can help you achieve a whiter smile and fresher breath on a daily basis without harming your enamel. Even if you’re not planning on leaving the house for the day, maintaining a healthy mouth will keep you more motivated.
Release the Wrinkles
Anti-aging creams are usually a great thing that I recommend, but this time, I’m actually talking about the wrinkles in your clothes. Running late usually means no chance of ironing, but with the dryer close by, spritz your clothes lightly with water and pop into the dryer for a quick 5-10 minutes. Releasing wrinkles in your clothing will make you feel less disheveled. Add in a dryer sheet and the clean smell will trick your senses into believing you spent the usual amount of time getting ready for your day.
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