Happy New Year!

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 | Beauty Tips, Self Improvement

Sensible New Years Resolutions

Start the New Year off fabulously by cleaning out the old and ringing in the new - from your makeup stash to your attitude!

  • Chuck any used makeup items that you’ve had lying around for too long. Items like mascara and lipstick are breeding grounds for bacteria. It is wise to throw out mascara that is over three months old, and lipstick over six months old. Eyeliner should be sanitized with rubbing alcohol. And if your liquid foundation is starting to crack…it is probably wise to get rid of that, also.
  • Replace your toothbrush and bath loofah. I have an electric toothbrush as well as disposable ones. Needless to say, I don’t like using the same one time after time again. In between uses, it is hygienic to stick your toothbrush in a cup of diluted hydrogen peroxide. This sanitizes your toothbrush. Bath loofahs become icky and fall apart after a while, so depending on frequency of use we should replace these every 1-2 months.
  • Start a vitamin regimen - and stick to it! By default I am always at least taking a quality multivitamin. Right now it is Nutrilite Double X Multivitamin with phytonutrients. I love it, I feel that it keeps me in tip top shape on top of eating well and getting moderate exercise. On top of a multivitamin I try to incorporate flax or fish oil pills into my day. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) found in flax and fish oil pampers hair, skin, and nails.
  • Rethink the way you treat others and carefully choose your words. It is easy to react to people and situations with the first defense that comes to our minds - often callous words and hasty decisions which may end up hurting the other persons involved as well as yourself. We can benefit by challenging ourselves to be the ‘better person’ in everything that we say and do. Also, remember that we are remembered for our actions and the words that come out of our mouths. You may pride yourself for your ‘badass’ attitude and foul language, but the vast majority of people around you may not find that attractive (at all). Being fabulous coincides with class. Do you have it?
  • Aim to incorporate some form of exercise into your daily routine. Walking instead of driving when possible, or even choosing to take the stairs rather than the elevator are steps toward cardiovascular health - and building fabulous legs!

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6 Comments to Happy New Year!

J
January 1, 2008

Yay! Great post. The part about class spoke to me, I’m afraid. I tend to swear a lot and say vulgar things and think it’s cute, and I pepper my blog with a bit of the same dirty sass in a way to separate myself. Recently I was out with a girlfriend (who isn’t really conservative at all) in in contrast to her manner of speaking I was suddenly very aware of how many curse words I use in normal conversation and how childish it sounded. I am working on keeping my controversy in a more mature way.

Exercising in some way daily is on my resolutions! I started using the upstairs bathroom when I’m downstairs so I run stairs that many times a day, and it made a difference in my body within a week. I am a believer in stairs!

Laarni
January 1, 2008

I agree to all!! Happy New Year!

Genesi
January 3, 2008

Great tips! Not enough people remember that makeup needs to be disposed of, especially if it goes near your eyes or if you put your fingers into it instead of using sponges. I had a friend who kept makeup until it was gone, which could take YEARS. I finally convinced her to get all new stuff, and her acne cleared up quite a bit!

Emma
January 5, 2008

Heya. I’ve just been browsing your site since i found it on xoxmariah.com. Its so good! I’m definately telling my mom to buy the foods you’ve reccomended on your diet tips! Keep up the good work!

kia
January 8, 2008

great tips (per usual) *nudge to start taking my multivitamins again ) =p

thanks for the sensible list!

Jen
February 2, 2008

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