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5 Tips on How to Start Your Beauty and Wellness Journey

People define and see beauty in many different ways. Some people give a whole lot of importance to their physical appearance while others don’t give it much thought at all. Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we will share 5 tips for beauty and wellness everybody can use?

Beauty Standards

The fact that beauty is subjective is not a reason to dismiss a general universal approach to so-called “beauty standards”.

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It just means that these standards are often based on reasonable ideas and experiences and can therefore be helpful in helping people live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives. However, strictly following beauty standards may lead to health problems in many cases.

For example, slim and thin models belong to these “beauty standards”. We will never claim these standards are universal for every man and woman. We will never tell anyone they should go on a diet and lose weight. But on the other hand, the opposite ideas of eating whatever people want may result in obesity problems.

Beauty and Health

This means beauty of men and women often leads to healthier lifestyle, longer lives, and overall feeling of wellness.

However, most of us have to admit – we feel great when we are told that we’re beautiful or handsome. Who doesn’t want to be physically attractive? People spend massive amounts to become more beautiful. Some go through major transformations, huge makeovers and so on.

Beauty and Wellness

Truth to be told, in more ways than one, wellness and beauty go hand in hand. In fact, even scientific studies indicate that beauty can also be signs of good health. Thick hair, clear and smooth skin, good complexion and so on can be indicative that you’re a healthy person.

In fact, a number of scientific studies have confirmed that a healthy lifestyle and the presence of good body shape can also contribute to positive changes in mental health, prevent mental disorders, and this, in turn, will result in improved physical health!

According to researchers from the University of California, Los-Angeles:

In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association it was found that those who engage in a healthy, active lifestyle are 65% less likely to develop depression, anxiety problems.

Health and physical features

So if beauty can also affect health, then why not exert the extra effort to become healthy, so you can also be beautiful? This way, you won’t have to go through expensive procedures just to achieve what the public perceives as an attractive face?

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In reality, when you’re beautiful (and healthy) on the inside, it affects your physical features like a face without pimples or a skin without rosacea!

5 Tips for Beauty and Wellness

If you want to exert a bit more effort for your personal beauty and wellness, we have a few tips you can start with. These tips are easy to follow, but they will provide slow but steady changes that will lead to healthier you.

1. Quit Unhealthy Habits and Vices. Now.

Yes, we understand. You’re probably thinking right now, “It’s easier said than done.” But it’s now or never. You can make all sorts of excuses and have all the reasons in the world, but if you don’t start quitting your vices and the unhealthy things you do, you just can’t move forward. Say goodbye to excessive alcohol drinking and smoking. Learn how to use sunscreen every day. Limit the sinful sweets and eat fruits instead.

Once you stop drinking alcohol and quit smoking, you will have more energy, be more alert, and experience a better quality of life. You will also find that you can have more interest in life, more satisfying relationships and forget the most common illnesses like diabetes, heart and blood problems, hypertension, and even decrease chances of developing cancer.

2. Go on a Healthier Meal Plan.

Speaking of unhealthy habits, that includes the food you eat. Create a new meal plan. Switch to a healthier diet. Make a daily menu that you will strictly follow. Yes, you can still reward yourself with cheat days every now and then, but the majority of your week should be about healthier eating. More veggies and fruits, and other dishes and snacks at smaller proportions.

Make adjustments and changes in your diet as necessary but never get back to junk foods. Set a deadline for your plan so that you can keep up with the changes. Your diet and lifestyle changes may take several weeks to implement but in the end they will benefit you greatly and help your weight and lifestyle goals.

3. Exercise.

Do it the old school way. Go on YouTube, search for aerobics videos, and you can already start sweating it out. You can even search for free Zumba videos that you can follow if you like. If you prefer exercising outdoors, start biking or walking instead of driving. Remember that a few minutes’ workout every day can eventually become a habit and turn into an hour or two of daily exercise. 

4. Let Go of the Bad Vibes.

If you can’t fix it, move on. There’s no crying over spilled milk. If you still dwell on something negative from the past, it’s time to look forward to the future instead. If you feel bad about something but you know that it’s beyond your control, forget about it. Don’t put the world’s weight upon your shoulders. Recognize that you’re only human. Bad things happen but you can count your blessings instead. Good vibes all the way.

5. Join a Wellness Program.

Check if there’s a wellness program available in your community or in your place of work. Usually these programs will help you cope with stress, give you advice on your overall health and wellness, among many other things. You are not alone. Seek assistance if you need it.

Find a program that meets your needs or that will give you a lot of help in the future.

According to mentalhealth.gov

Check your health insurance coverage if they can pay for this program. Remember, your mental health is an integral part of your overall health. And just like you should not ignore a broken leg or high blood pressure, you should not ignore your mental disorders.