Beauty Resolutions

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The beginning of every year is a great time to make

changes in your life. And when you're thinking about

making a change in your beauty routine, it often goes

much deeper than purchasing a new lipstick.

 

Your beauty is 100% attached to your physical and

mental well-being. But don't let that overwhelm you!

We've pinpointed the basics in these 12 beauty

resolutions to consider as this new year approaches.

You might think about implementing one resolution per

month to beautifully guide you through an entire new

year.

 

Beauty Resolutions

 

1. Work-Out

If you're rethinking beauty priorities, nothing makes

you look and feel as good as a regular exercise

program. Whether you enjoy swimming, volleyball,

tennis, boxing or biking, develop the discipline to

stick with a sport or activity. Even walking 15 to 30

minutes a day makes a difference.

 

2. Try a New Look

Make an appointment with a makeup artist for a fresh

take on what you might do to enhance your natural

features. Sometimes, after years of applying eyeliner

in the same way, wearing a favorite shade of lipstick

or using the same fragrance until it runs dry, it's

hard to open your eyes to the possibility of change.

(You can often do this at the cosmetics counter. Don't

feel pressured to buy makeup, be honest and say you're

looking for ideas.)

 

3. Clean Your Closet

Swing open your closet doors and take a good look at

what you have. Give away clothes you haven't worn in

the last 18 months (two years at the most!). Making

wardrobe decisions (what to keep, what to toss) makes

room for new possibilities -- and current styles. Do

the same with your beauty drawer, throwing out any

cosmetics you're not currently using.

 

4. See Your Doctor

Schedule annual appointments with your physician and

dentist. Never allow more than 12 months to pass

without a visit to the doctor and dentist.

 

5. Make A Hair Reminder

The best time to make your next hair appointment is

when you're visiting the salon. Always make your next

appointment (especially for cut and color) before

leaving -- and keep it! This will avoid last minute

rescheduling, which takes time and energy you

shouldn't be spending.

 

6. Go To A Spa

Think about an exercise vacation or a visit to a spa

or fitness resort. This will engage your mind and body

in a worthwhile retreat with, hopefully, lasting

benefits. Log on to spafinder.com for ideas about

where and how to get away. Or treat yourself to

scented candles, fluffy towels and fragranced oils and

create your own spa in your own home!

 

7. Eat Right

Rethink your diet to maximize your level of energy.

Experiment by eliminating certain foods until you have

the optimum formula for you. Consider going all

veggie, dairy-less, or low sugar until you find the

right nutritional balance to meet your energy needs at

home and at work.

 

8. Make One Big Change

Consider making one big beauty change such as getting

a new haircut, having your teeth bleached, trying

blond highlights or eliminating black from your

fashion repertoire.

 

9. Be Kind

Do a good deed without expecting anything in return.

Performing a random act of kindness changes your

outlook and improves your sense of self and

well-being. Polite behavior always contributes to

inner and outer beauty.

 

10. Drink Water

Drink lots of water and concentrate on other " little

things " you can do each day to improve your appearance

and your demeanor: smile, listen, be attentive, sit

straight, stand and stretch throughout the day, never

ride when you can walk, and avoid caffeine.

 

11. Set A Goal

Make a goal to gradually lose those stubborn three to

six pounds you've been hoping to shed with a safe,

sensible plan that keeps the weight off.

 

12. Sleep Well

Get plenty of sleep! Get a good night's sleep and

watch your complexion brighten, the circles under your

eyes fade, and your overall skin tone -- and

energy-level -- improve.