Posted on : June 21, 2008
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HTML clipboardDo you want your life story to be a long and joyous one, without having every
line written on your face? Yes, we all do! Is there anyone who doesn``t want to
look as good as they can, for as long as they can? While there are some very
quick fixes such as, minor to major cosmetic surgeries, there are some less
extreme measures that you can use to look and feel younger on a daily basis. (1)
Check your attitude! How do you feel about life? Is your life going the way you
want it to? Do you take responsibility for what you have created, good or bad?
How about accepting who you are? Be grateful for what you have, family, friends,
a job etc. Then do an assessment of the things you want to change, if any. Watch
your self talk, if you wouldn``t say those things to others, don``t say them to
yourself! Be aware of why you want to make any change in your life. It must be
something you have committed to, else you will most likely fail and add one more
reason to criticize yourself. (2)Know your nutritional needs! What you eat has a
huge impact on how you look and feel. The foods you eat help make and maintain
soft, smooth, glowing skin. Wrinkle free skin is important in any anti aging
effort. The recommended daily food requirements are good guidelines, but you
must know how to balance your food intake to keep your body performing at its
best. At any given age, we might need to boost specific nutrients or hormones.
Get regular checkups! Eat fresh fruits and vegetables as snacks, instead of
over processed manufactured fast foods . Try not to rush your meals. When food
is not given enough time to be digested properly, it becomes a burden on your
body, causing un neccessary wear and tear and premature aging! (3)Take timeouts!
When was the last time you had some fun? A good laugh? If you cannot remember,
it``s been too long! Even if you must laugh at yourself, find something to laugh
about. Old photos, old clothes you``ve kept that you will never wear again, find
something, anything. What about pampering? Done anything special for yourself
lately? A facial, or manicure? In home or at a salon, it doesn``t really
matter. It``s the time you spend just focusing on yourself that will make you
feel special and cared for. We all need that! (4)Be interested and interesting!
Yes, we are all short on time, we are busy people, but you must make time to be
interested in others, your community, the world. You will find that is the only
way to be interesting yourself. Learn something new, a language, a new style of
cooking or dance. Learn about a culture that``s different than your own.
Ageless, interesting individuals always seem to want to know more about life.
Try not to pry or judge, just be open to sharing opinions and knowledge. (5)Groomimg
is ageless! When did you last update your looks? A new hair style or wardrobe is
a very effective anti aging tactic. Today there are so many flattering styles of
dressing, everyone of us can find one that works perfectly for us. Subtle
changes in hair coloring can make you look years younger. Lose a few pounds if
you need to. There is a diet that will work for you. Find skin care that``s
right for your skin type. Take care of your nails and teeth. Beautiful well
cared for hands is a must for you, if you want to appear younger! Anti aging is
more a matter of making the most of what you have, than the sporadic and
temporary results gained by invasive and expensive surgeries. Agelessness is
more about maintenance over the long term than any qick fixes. Meaningful beauty
is not just smooth skin (which is nice) but it is also an outlook on life, your
life. Treat yourself and others with respect. Balance your physical, emotional
and spiritual life. No one else can or will do it for you! Get rest when you
need it, play when you have the opportunity. Own your emotions, accept
responsiblity for your actions, apologise for your mistakes, give and accept
praise gracefully. One of the best ways to anti age yourself is to not only look
good