Glow up goals and tips.

First glowing up is not only physical it is mental as well. I will split up everything into categories and I'll color coat them, so it is easier to read.

1. Lifestyle/goals

Clear out any negativity like a social media account that makes you feel worse or let go of friends who make you feel bad about yourself. 

Or make small goals for yourself like I will get up at 5 am for the next week/7 days. And if this goal works extend it or adjust it as needed.

2. Foods + drinks

Water, I know everyone says it but water. If you hate normal water get water flavoring or sparkling water. Being hydrated helps your skin and how you smell.

Now for food, you can eat what you want but you should try to balance it. You could do 1/4 plate protein, 1/4 plate starches, 1/2 vegetables. And if you can't handle vegetables try to drink green drinks or hide the vegetables in your meal so you can handle it. 

Also if you feel hungry 24/7 try to decide if you are hungry or bored. Now I'm not saying reduce your meals completely, but I mean don't eat 5 meals a day, eat 2 or 3 meals a day. 

Breakfast is not a requirement even though many say it is but it does help you wake up, you could even wake up at 5 am and eat breakfast at 7 am so you give yourself time to feel hungry.

3. Skin care

Make a skin care routine. For example you can do the one below(splitting into AM and PM):

Am routine- 

1st Cleansing/washing your face

2nd Any AM serums like acne serums

3rd Moisturize you face

4th Use sunscreen

Pm routine-

1st Double cleanse/wash your face

2nd Use a toner

3rd Put on your night serum

4th Moisturize your face

Weekly routine-

Exfoliate two times a week

Face mask once a week

Face massage about one-three times a week

Just know none of this is required just use what works for you.

4. Hair care

Tips for hair care:

1st don't keep your hair in hair-ties 24/7

2nd try to brush your hair for a good 10 minutes so you can get all the loose hairs out

3rd don't wash your hair everyday, wash it every other day or after 2 days(your hair does need the natural oils) but this doesn't mean don't shower.

4th use a silk bonnet(it helps with frizz especially if you have thick hair like mine)

5th if you don't use a silk bonnet try to use silk pillow cases(they are cheap at TJ MAX and Marshalls)

6th use heat protection before you use a hair dryer

7th use hair masks every 1-2 weeks

5. Nail care

Here are some tips:

1st rub Vaseline of your cuticles

2nd don't cut your cuticles it is easier for them to be infected instead push them back

3rd trim your nails regularly like 1-2 times a week(you don't have to cut them short just a trim)

4th let your nails breath for 5 days after any nail polishes or fake nails are taken off

6. Mental Health

Here are some tips to improve mental health:

1st as I said in the beginning let go of toxic people

2nd make yourself playlists and Pinterest boards for your goals

3rd eating healthy can make you feel better

4th meditation can work if that doesn't work for you do workouts or something like dancing to get your blood flowing

5th do something you enjoy for a bit like cleaning, baking, or writing

6th talk to a therapist if it gets bad

7th prioritize yourself not others

8th take one day a week to do self-care for yourself

Alright everyone this is the end! Love you all lots and have an amzing day/night!