Inner Beauty

Keeping up with the models and actors of the world is very difficult for a middle class redhead from the suburbs. Each day I would constantly compare myself to them and try to mimic their ways as much as possible. It was so difficult to maintain an image and I felt I never got close even with the trendy clothes and make up. I never believed the people who said beauty is skin deep. No boys were asking me out although they always wanted to be friends with me because of my kind heart. Actually, I did date but never to my satisfaction until I met my husband. He was handsome, kind and crazy, just the type of guy I needed to put up with my flaws. I never knew I had too truly love myself and feel beautiful before I could ever imagine another person finding me irresistible. I spent many hours reading books and surfing the net finding alternatives to self-improvement. I have inputted several things into my daily life to feel and look better. I also no longer compare myself to the models and actors but accent myself with some of their fashion. Here is a peek into my daily life.

Daily Activities

1. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Is great for the skin. I bring a bottle of water with me anywhere. If you always have water on hand, it is easy to drink the required amount of 8 glasses a day. I also drink a tepid glass of water first thing in the morning before my shower. It gets my body moving for the day.

2. Do a 2-minute morning stretch before you put your feet on the floor. Think of yourself as a cat and stretch every part of your body from your head to your toes. This is great to the start of your day.

3. While you are getting ready in the morning, brushing your teeth or taking a shower, tell yourself how wonderful you are and you deserve greatness. Doing this outloud is more beneficial because you can hear yourself and learn to believe the words.

4. Before I go to have my breakfast, I do a few short breathing exercises.
   
   

   • A. Sit, close your eyes and listen to your breathing. Do nothing else, just listen to yourself inhale and exhale. If any other thoughts come into your mind, tell them to go and take a hike. Do this for 5 minutes a day. If you need to rest your mind, do it anytime of the day.

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