These tips on how to feel younger were inspired by a product I received to review but all opinions expressed here are my own.
I hit that magical age of 40 last year and it seems like I have hit a giant WALL of sorts. All of a sudden I am noticing more and more grey hairs, a few more wrinkles, and a significant lack of energy. I hurt myself doing menial things like bending over to pick up a piece of laundry off the floor. Really! That actually happened! I am pretty sure none of these things were ever an issue at the age of 39. But, hit 40 and all of a sudden I am falling apart. In an effort to combat the natural aging process and learn how to feel younger I have been doing a little bit of research. I don’t really WANT to age gracefully…I would kindof like to not age at all but until we find the Holy Grail I guess I don’t have much of a choice. If you would like to learn how to feel younger along with me, here are a few of the things I have come across in my research:
How to Feel Younger, Even if You’re Getting Old
1. Get plenty of sleep. Nothing makes me feel old faster than that tired, run down feeling I get when I am working on only a few hours sleep. I am working on turning the light off 30 minutes earlier than usual to help me feel younger.
2. Eat a balanced diet. Not only to we need a very specific combination of nutrients to keep us energized but eating lots of fruits, vegges and whole grains keeps our digestive tract moving smoothly. There is no way you are going to be feeling young if you are bloated and gassy!
3. Invest in a new outfit or two. If you are wearing mom jeans and a sweatshirt from your college days you need a serious wardrobe makeover. Investing in a few key pieces of clothes will go a long way towards making you feel younger. Buy some hip jeans, some cute and trendy tops and a pair of sandals with rhinestones. Add some sparkly and brightly colored accessories for a much younger feeling you!
4. Get a moderate amount of exercise. You don’t need to be weight lifting or running marathons to make a difference in how you look and feel. A brisk walk around the neighborhood and 20 minutes of gentle stretching will go a long way to helping you feel younger.
5. Treat yourself to a spa day. A day of pampering can help you look and feel much younger. Get a facial to exfoliate all that dead skin and give your face a radiant glow. Get a massage to work out all those aches and pains, get a pedicure and put a brightly colored polish on your toes, or ask the hair dresser to cover up a bit of that grey for you. It might be a bit pricey but looking and feeling good isn’t always cheap!
6. Take care of your teeth. Nothing says young and radiant like a bright white smile. Invest in a sonic toothbrush to remove plague, floss regularly and rinse with mouthwash daily. Talk to your doctor about tooth whitening. It isn’t for everyone but your dentist will have more information on the available options.
7. Find a hobby. You might wonder how a hobby is going to help you feel younger but doing things we enjoy keeps us happy and fulfilled. It is difficult to feel young and energetic if we are constantly unmotivated and stressed out.
8. Quit smoking: Smoking cigarettes is really rough on the body but also has a tendency to age the skin very quickly. Ask your doctor about smoking cessation products if if you don’t yet smoke, make sure you never start!
9. Take up meditation: Stress can age us very quickly and one great way to relieve stress is to learn relaxation techniques like mediation and yoga. Try to take 15 minutes out of every day just to do some deep breathing and relaxation work. Not only is this good to help you feel younger but it is good for your blood pressure, too!
10. Reexamine your make-up routine. If you are still using the same makeup and application techniques that you were 10 years ago it is time for a change. Treat yourself to a professional make-up lesson at your local department store and learn the most current tips for applying makeup. Then choose the appropriate colors and shades for your skin tone from a high quality makeup company like Mia Mariu.
Mia Mariu offers high quality, botanical based skin care treatments, nutritional supplements, mineral make-up, hand crafted make-up application tools, and fragrances. Their products are available exclusively through Independent Advisers and online. This is a unique way of selling their products that uses the power of ecommerce and social networking. Mia Mariu also gives back to the community, which I love to see. Mía is a proud supporter of Hearts of Valor, a program of Operation Homefront dedicated to recognizing, inspiring and comforting the women who sacrifice so much to care for our country’s wounded warriors.
The selection of Mia Mariu products I was sent to try out were wonderful. This set contains a Mineral Powder, Mineral Blushing Blush, and three Mineral Shadows. The lipsticks went on smoothly without that icky lipstick taste that so many lip products have. The eye shadows looked so subtle and the brush glided them on without any tugging of sensitive eyelids. I loved the way the eyeshadow looked and the lipstick left my lips feeling very natural and hydrated. If you are looking for high quality makeup to help spruce up your look I think you will be very pleased with Mia Mariu.
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