I am baffled at how many people, both men and women have given in to "fast fixes" trying to hold onto their youth, trying to "look the part" and trying to boost their self-esteem. Fad diets, botox, surgeries for bigger boobs and smaller butts. People are trying to get rid of what unhealthy living caused instead of living healthy because it's "right now" and does not require long term effort. It's all fine and dandy until you realize that fast fixes, don't last and there are not many of them that are good for your health in the long run.
I get it... there is a lot of pressure to look good especially when magazines are graced with pictures of perfect people, but the reality is these people are not perfect... they are Photoshopped to LOOK perfect. The fact is that because of this, many people are left feeling imperfect, tossing thousands of dollars onto credit cards and getting into debt to alter their appearance so that they are "socially" acceptable and well... it really bothers me. I am sure it seems a bit of an oxymoron hearing this from someone who does makeup and hair for a living; but what I do is temporary and it's not harmful to your health. When your hair is a mess and your makeup is off you are still the same person you were before.
My message today is simple... don't forget to work on who you are internally; whether it be through motivational books and articles, the bible or church. Don't forget to eat healthy, pay attention to ingredients in your products, use sunscreen, relax, get enough sleep, have fun and laugh. Most of all, wake up every day and decide to be happy with what you have and set goals to achieve if you want more. In the end, despite everything else in life... the thing we should all want the most is to be remembered as a good person with a big heart; not a so-so person with big boobs, six pack abs, perfect teeth, and pretty clothes.
I get it... there is a lot of pressure to look good especially when magazines are graced with pictures of perfect people, but the reality is these people are not perfect... they are Photoshopped to LOOK perfect. The fact is that because of this, many people are left feeling imperfect, tossing thousands of dollars onto credit cards and getting into debt to alter their appearance so that they are "socially" acceptable and well... it really bothers me. I am sure it seems a bit of an oxymoron hearing this from someone who does makeup and hair for a living; but what I do is temporary and it's not harmful to your health. When your hair is a mess and your makeup is off you are still the same person you were before.
My message today is simple... don't forget to work on who you are internally; whether it be through motivational books and articles, the bible or church. Don't forget to eat healthy, pay attention to ingredients in your products, use sunscreen, relax, get enough sleep, have fun and laugh. Most of all, wake up every day and decide to be happy with what you have and set goals to achieve if you want more. In the end, despite everything else in life... the thing we should all want the most is to be remembered as a good person with a big heart; not a so-so person with big boobs, six pack abs, perfect teeth, and pretty clothes.
And that's my wellness blurb for today!
See you next Monday, until then... Stay healthy!
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