Pretty People

So if you’ve been reading my blog throughout the past couple weeks, you may be thinking that for a blog entitled, “When Good Things Happen to Pretty People,” I’ve been talking a lot about the good things in my life, but I haven’t talked much about being pretty. Like I stated in my very first blog, ‘I believe that anyone can be pretty, and I believe that everyone can achieve great things in their life.’ The key is to focus on what you want and take action to get it. In my second blog, I talked about looking to others who have already accomplished the goals you want to achieve and then asking for advice. Well, today I’m going to tell you 8 ways that you can look and feel “prettier,” right away. As a self-proclaimed pretty person, I think I can offer some pretty excellent pointers on how to become a pretty person!

1. 1. Smile more! Happy people are pretty people. So, if you’re not feeling so happy right at this very moment, try smiling. It could be the first step in turning your whole day around.

2. 2. Eat right. You’ve heard it before: increase fiber, eat lean proteins, cut out processed foods, decrease sugar and saturated fats. It’s true, when you eat healthy you feel better. I’ve never seen anyone eat a bag of Doritos or a candy bar and say “Wow, I feel so good about myself right now.” Do what’s right for your body. Even after one day, you’ll look and feel the difference! So then do it again the next day, and the day after that.

3. 3. Drink lots of water. This is so easy to do; you don’t even have to think about it. If you have access to internet and can read my blog, you probably have access to clean drinking water- so drink up! Drink water instead of soda, alcohol or that nasty caramel frappucino!

4. 4. The right haircut. Don’t underestimate what a new haircut can do for you. It can compliment your best features or even take years off your age. Seriously, if you’re debating on splurging to go to a salon with great stylists, it’s totally worth it!

5. 5. Moisturize and wear sunscreen. Take care of your skin; this is a no-brainer. Again, it’s totally worth splurging on a good facial moisturizer. You’ll thank me for this in 20 years!

6. 6. Wear color. Believe it or not, simply by adding a splash of color to your outfit you’ll immediately look younger and get noticed more. Step out of your comfort zone and stop limiting your wardrobe to black, grey and neutral colors.

7. 7. Stand up straight. Good posture is sexy! If you have poor posture, it’s probably because the muscles in your shoulders, back and abs are week. Try lifting weights, stretching or doing yoga to improve strength and develop those muscles to stand up straight.

8. 8. Laugh out loud. Laughter is good for you and it’s contagious. I read that laughter causes a number of chemical changes within our body; laughing reduces stress, releases endorphins and can even help strengthen your immune system. Make it a point to laugh out loud every day!