• The process for at-home light-based teeth whitening involves placing a small amount of tooth whitening inside the tray's front surface.
• Next, you want to put the tray firmly against your teeth. Wipe away any excess gel that seeps out.
• Wait 20 minutes for it to work its magic.
• After several days of use, your teeth should be shades whiter and, therefore, more attractive.
• BONUS: Dentist professionals recommend whitening before bed, so I suggest doing the same with an at-home product. It reduces the opportunity for staining and gives your teeth the entire night without eating to begin rehydrating and working its magic. 

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• Jojoba oil
• Hemp seed oil,
• Sweet almond oil
• Coconut oil

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• Learn to dress around your flaws
• Wear age appropriate clothes
• Dress for your body type
• Buy clothes that fit
• Wear the correct undergarments
• Don't forget to accessorize

Ways To Regain Focus To Help Relax And Relieve Stress

• Taking a walk
• Listening to your favorite music
• Reading a book
• Making the perfect bubble bath
• Meditation
• Watch a movie

• Brings more oxygen to your skin cells, leaving you with skin that's nourished and firmer
• Better sleep
• Decreases anxiety and stress levels
• Gives you more energy
• Physical shape

• If someones offers support, take it
• When they ask what they can do for you, tell them
• Take the kids to their grandparents for the weekend, (heck they raised you)
• Let your husband cook dinner
• Have a girls night of wine and pampering

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• Caffeine and Vitamin B3 (Niacin)  to help stimulate the scalp and promote hair growth.
• Hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 for a fuller, thicker hair.
• Apple Cider Vinegar balances PH and closes hair cuticles to reduce frizz.
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• Limit your makeup use when wearing a mask. If you are wearing makeup, the mask is like a filthy makeup brush, pressing dirt, sweat, and other microbes into the skin.
• Do not over wash. While it may be tempting to wash your face before and after you wear a mask, you do not want to overdo it. Dry skin can cause irritation and breakouts.
• Stay away from harsh skincare ingredients. I will be the last person to promote staying away from anti-aging products. However, if you wear a face mask frequently, you want to lighten up on ingredients like retinol.

1. Cochineal Dye
This dye, sometimes called Carmine, or natural red 4, E120, and C.I. 75470 on the ingredients list, is used in lots of pink or red beauty products like blushes and lipsticks. Unfortunately, most people that use products with Cochineal Dye don't have a clue that it's made from BUGS, aka crushed beetles. These beetles eat lots of red berries, and when they are crushed down, a red dye is extracted from them and used to color beauty products.  Another thing I just learned today is that it takes approximately 70,000 insects to get crushed to produce only a pound of dye! Kind of evil if you think about it.  For me, this ingredient has a significant allergen factor, which is why the FDA is required to disclose any food ingredients on the label.

Before you get bugged out, you can easily buy matte lipstick from cruelty-free beauty product providers who don't use this dye, so there's no need to put crushed bugs on your skin. To ensure you are purchasing Carmine-Free beauty products, always check the label for Cochineal Dye, Carmine, natural red 4, E120, or C.I. 75470.

2. Shark Squalene
I am bringing this one up as there is vegetable squalene, so I do not want any vegan to 86 this ingredient before doing your research. Vegetable squalene is a fantastic ingredient that helps lock moisture in the skin and helps the skin appear more vibrant and healthy.

On the other hand, animal squalene oil, which is also used in skincare, is derived from the liver of sharks, and while jaws may be scary, what is even more frightening is punishing them for our vanity purposes.

Thankfully, the anger from many on using squalene from sharks led to the creation of vegetable squalene, which can be sourced from gluten-free plant-based sources like olives.

3. Tallow
Tallow (Oleic acid - aka oleyl stearate, oleyl oleate) is one of the most popular ingredients you will find in cosmetics and personal care products. This ingredient is commonly used in eye makeup, lipsticks, foundations, even shampoo, shaving soap, and skincare products.

Tallow is the fat derived from the fatty tissue of sheep or cows. This one may be a bit harder to avoid because it's frequently used. However, as the vegan beauty market grows, you have more options for products that don't use Tallow.

4. Gelatin
Gelatin is one ingredient I've avoided since childhood because of my mom, not wanting us to eat pork. Most vegans or those who do not eat pork are aware that this ingredient is used a lot as a binding or thickening agent. But did you know that it's also used in a lot of different beauty products? 

Gelatin is made in a very similar way to Tarrow, so you need to make sure that you find beauty products that don't contain it. Unfortunately, manufacturers will often try to trick you by giving it a lot of different names. It may also be listed on the ingredients as a gel, hide glue, kosher or halal gelatin, and isinglass. You usually find it in any product with a creamy consistency, so always check the label carefully.

5. Guanine
Ever wondered what makes your nail polish, eye shadows, and highlighter shimmer and sparkle? The ingredient responsible for this effect is guanine, a light-diffusing material found on dead fish scales.

Yes, after the fish has died, their scales are scraped off and then soaked in alcohol to give that frosted, shimmer look. 

6. Retinol
This one was a downer for me as retinol is a good source of vitamin A and is a fantastic anti-aging ingredient. You can find this ingredient in so many anti-aging skincare products. You can also find it in prescription-strength products under the name of Retina-A, Tretinoin, and Tazarotene, which is the strongest of the bunch.

However, if you are trying to stick with Vegan beauty products, you must know where the retinol in your beauty products comes from.

Many products are derived from animal products like eggs, chicken liver, beef, or fish. Thankfully, there are a lot of natural plant sources of retinol as well. It can be found in vegetables, like carrots, potatoes, and pumpkins, for example. A lot of the retinol found in beauty products these days is man-made in a lab, so it's perfectly safe for vegans...YEAH. This is good news because it means that you don't have to miss out on all of the fantastic benefits of retinol, but you need to double-check the label and do some research to make sure that it comes from plant sources instead of animals or that it is man-made. 

8 Other Cosmetics Ingredients Vegans Should Avoid

There are a lot, and to help shorten this post, I will list some other common non-vegan ingredients to look out for.  

• Lanolin-found in sheep's hair
• Alternative plant oils- coconut, olive oil, and shea butter
• Glycerine- comes from animal fats 
• Alternative- coconut oil or soya
• Stearic Acid-derived from the stomach of pigs, cows, and sheep. Nothing like sticking pig stomach on your pits, YUK. But this is a common ingredient found in deodorant.
• Vegan Alternative. This is tricky as it has the same name (also called stearic acid); hence you have to do your research. 
• Collagen- WTF, this is great for anti-aging. But vegan beauties, no worries as there are vegan collagen alternatives. 
• Elastin-Another anti-aging ingredient commonly found in the same products as collagen is extracted from animal bones and muscles. 
• Alternatives- Hylaronic acid and MSM 
• Keratin-This is a popular ingredient uses in shampoos, and to straighten your hair makes sense as it comes from the horns and hair of some animals. 
• Animal Hair- This one is obvious, but it is not apparent where it is used; hence I am bringing it up.  Animal hair is commonly used in the bristles of makeup brushes, even eyelashes.
• Alternatives- look for synthetic bristles.

No-one Wants To Smell Like Poop!

Well, this one is a bit contradictory if you ask me. But, the ingredient Castoreum, is commonly used in perfume, that we wear, excuse my french, to not smell like ass, but yet this ingredient is a secretion that comes from the anal glands of beavers. Now this one takes the cake!

In all seriousness, the scent does not stink from my research. Since beavers can't smell that well,  they use their Castoreum in part to mark their territory. The smell is a combination of vanilla and raspberry with floral hints, Castoreum carries information about a beaver's health and helps to make distinctions between family members and outsiders.

But the thought is still nasty!

To Sum It Up On Cosmetic Ingredients That Vegans Should Avoid
There are tons of non-vegan ingredients, and since I am far from a pro on this. My suggestion, when it comes to people looking for vegan and all-around safe beauty products, is to focus on products that are EWG verified.  To be a verified product, the brand must provide full transparency of ingredients on the label (including fragrance ingredients), follow good manufacturing practices to ensure its safety, and are free of dangerous chemicals. 

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Back pain while working at home? Yep, this is one of the many things as a result of the COVID pandemic.  This pandemic has changed numerous situations in our lives, including our working environment, like working at home. If you're one of these people, you may be noticing some new body aches, especially in your back and neck, that you may not have noticed while working outside of the home.

You see, sitting at your desk all day can cause so many issues, mainly because most home offices do not contain ergonomic office furniture. Furthermore, we are usually working alone, not like an office setting where you were more active because of coworkers. This constant non-movement, unhealthy sitting, and lousy body positioning can cause tons of problems.

According to a study published by the Mayo Clinic, back pain is the third most common cause of doctor visits in the United States. Many people like myself who struggle back pain, also wonder how the heck did this happen. As I did not lift anything, I am not overweight, and I did not twist or turn oddly. But the truth is the back-pain culprit is from sitting eight or more hours, which I do for work!

While I try to stay active, all of that sitting has done tons of damage to my lower back, and it has even caused tech neck!

So, What Is A Person To Do? Implement These Solutions To Prevent Back Pain While Working At Home

Solution 1: Change The Position Of Your Desk Or Computer
Keeping your computer at eye level or slightly higher instead of looking down can help.

Solution 2: Position Your Keyboard At The Correct Position
You want to make sure you position the keyboard and mouse correctly as if they are not you have a greater chance of straining your neck, shoulders, even wrist issues. 

• Place keyboard just below elbow level
• Raise your seat so your elbows are at a 90-110 angle. This will relax your forearms and shoulders.
• The keyboard can be flat on the desk or at a tilt
• Look for a desk or keyboard tray that offers Ergonomic keyboard placement
• Keep your wrists straight, neither curved downwards nor flexed upwards
• Resist resting your wrists on the desk as this places pressure on your tendons
• Practice light typing, no need to be forceful with the keys
• If you have a laptop you should consider getting an external keyboard 
  
• DO not cross your legs; I am so bad at this. Instead, you want to keep both feet flat on the floor.
  

Solution 3: Proper Sitting Posture When Typing
When typing, how you sit dictates the posture of your hands and fingers; hence, you must be considering how you sit. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), maintaining the right posture is essential to maximize your productivity and mitigate work-related MSDs.

• Sit upright by resting your back against the chair for maximum support.
• Both feet need to be on the floor
• Make sure the computer is in a position where you will look straight forward, this impacts your sitting
• Loose shoulders
• Knees should be at the same level or slightly lower than your hips.

Solution 4: Get Up Off Your Ass And Stretch
We can take some methods to help stretch the neck and back muscle and align the head and neck correctly. See some of these below.

• Face yoga
• Arch and stretch
• Neck rotation exercises
• Practice good posture
• And while you are at it do some wrist extensor and flexor stretches
  
• Take breaks away from your phone or computer
  

Solution 5: At Home Massage
While the above are some excellent preventive measures to prevent back pain while working at home, sometimes, that is not enough for me. But beauties have I got a solution for you, the Opillow from NAIPO. It's time to rethink the pillow massager. With this latest generation of massager technology, the OPillow combines multiple functions to offer the best possible massage at any place, including your desk!

 This massager has over five technologies in one. See them below.

Flexible Attachment Cozy Cushion Design
I love that I can attach the massager anywhere as it comes with a Flexible hook attachment that can be used on most office chairs. Allowing quick and easy placement so you can adjust  up and down, allowing you to personalize your experience by adding pressure to targeted regions

Palm Pressure Technology
Enjoy a deep kneading massage experience. Four nodes move simultaneously, with rotational movement that reproduces the feel of an in-person massage.

The Ergonomic Design
This design and position of the Opillow allows for both a back and a neck massage.

Back Massage-18mm massage node height, scientific support your back
Neck Massage-Arc design perfectly fits spinal cervical curves of 35°~ 45°
    

Scientific Heat To Help With Back Pain
I'm on cloud 9 with this option. Adding heat to a massage has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. Not only can it help to increase the blood flow to the area, but it is excellent at reducing muscle tension while helping to increase flexibility and range of motion.

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Solution 6: Treat Your Back Pain Without Prescription Medication
I made this last as if the above does not work, you may be like I need to take something for the pain. But you need to be careful. Personally, I am not a fan of pain pills, steroids, or any pharmaceutical drugs, for that matter. And this is the solution from most orthopedics and PCPs; let's put a band-aid on it with a drug that can cause you to gain weight or worse yet, something that can be addictive. Bottom line, I DO NOT WANT A BAND-AID, I want a safer solution. Something that is not harmful that can help relieve inflammation and Turmeric can do just that as well as Black Seed Oil. Studies have shown that both of these adaptogens have tremendous anti-inflammatory powers and can be a great solution to alleviate back pain from working at home.

It's time to get stylish this season with some gorgeous Fall nails! Yep, beauties, Fall is right around the corner, and for the next month, I will be sharing some fall beauty tips. And to kick this off, my first Fall beauty topic..."Tips To Healthy, Salon Like Nails This Fall"

Just like changing your wardrobe for the Autumn season, it is also essential to change your beauty routine, including your fall nail care. Believe it or not, the increased dry winds, changing temperatures can harm the nails.

While some of you may have already been treating yourself to a Salon-Like Pedicure During Quarantine, you need an at-home mani too!  Especially with the constant hand washing and use of hand sanitizer, both have been on overdrive. This consistent behavior can ruin the natural moisture in your nailbeds and skin, leading to cracking and long term nail damage. Just like to dry brittle leaves, your nails can start to look brittle as well.  But no worries with our top tips to healthy nails this Fall.

Top Seven Tips To Healthy, Salon Like Nails This Fall

Do Not Bite Your Nails
Are you a biter and a picker? Thankfully I am neither, but my sister sure is.  I see the pain from her biting and picking. Not only can cause you to rip your nails further down your finger then you should, but it can also lead to infection and painful injuries. Cut them evenly and squarely and avoid rough edges. If you are a chronic biter, it may be worth taking steps to determine why you do it and how you can prevent it.

Disinfect Your Nail Tools
Speaking of clipping, before you dive into clipping and trimming, you need to ensure that you disinfect your at-home nail tools. You want to make sure you are doing this after each use. To keep them clean, soak in alcohol 70% or higher. Also, do not use the same nail clippers on your fingers that you would use on your toes; you need a separate one for each.

Keep Your Cuticles Healthy
When you go to a salon, they sure love to cut and push back your cuticles. Personally, I'm not too fond of it, and for a good reason. According to my salon, he said for any DIY nails, stay away from cutting or pushing cuticles back. The cuticle is essential to protecting the nailbed from bacteria and other germs, causing irritations or, worse, an infection.

DIY Tips To Keeping Your Hands, Nails, And Cuticles Moisturized This Fall

No one wants their hands or nails dry as leaves this Fall, so keeping them properly moisturized is essential. There are plenty of DIY products you can use to keep your nails and hands hydrated despite the fall season's adverse effect.

Shorter Nails Can Be A Problem- Before we get into our DIY Fall nail mositurizing secrets, we want to point out that shorter nails can be a problem. If you are one that prefers shorter nails, you will run into issues, like hangnails. Which can lead to chronic picking and cutting. Which is why you need to keep your hands moisturized! And beauties you can do this with everyday products, see some of our favorites below.

• Use A Lip Balm On Your Nail Cuticles
• Do An Oil Soak: Carrier oils are your cuticle's best friend, such as olive oil, coconut oil, argan oil, vitamin E oil, and tea tree oil. All are great at also strengthing the nails and keeping your hands and cuticles healthy. Simply keep them dipped for about 10-15 minutes. Make sure not to rinse with water after.
• Limited Water Exposure: This is easier said than done, especially with how things are in the world. But when it comes to cleaning, washing dishes, etc., consider wearing gloves. And remember hot water is drying, which is why you need to consider those DIY soaks.
• Salt Water Bath With Oil: Salt is excellent at helping to rid microbes, germs, and other yuckies in the nails. However, salt alone can be drying, so always use it with oil.
• Honey: Honey is great for many things; it is a staple in my beauty cabinet.  Not only does it contain antioxidants and enzymes that are good for the skin, it's anti-fungal properties are the bees, knees for your nails.

Prepping Your Nails For That Fall Nail Look
To get salon looking nails at home this Fall, I have some other quick nail secrets, like ways to keeping your polish longer:

• Look for a nail polish remover that doesn't dry your nails. Acetone can be drying and cause your nail polish to flake, so I try to avoid this.  
• Use Vinegar: This is a great way to help to remove any leftover nail polish remover, moisturizer, or any other residue, ultimately enabling the polish to adhere longer.
• Use Petroleum Jelly: For no more messy manicures consider applying a small bit of petroleum jelly along the sides and the base of your nails. If polish seeps off the nail, who cares, as all you have to do is wipe off the petroleum jelly, and you now have perfectly painted fall nails!

Top Fall Colors For Your Nails
Like the change in the color of leaves, Fall invites a change of nail polish colors. There are tons of shade options for Fall, all that will look amazing with those cozy blazers and fall sweaters.

Sally's Beauty has a great selection of gel-based nail polishes that can allow you to be creative and even SPOOKtacular when Halloween comes around. 

DIY Ways To Mend A Broken Nail
The dreaded broken nail is always the worst, but there are some DIY ways you can save that broken nail.

• Use a Tea Bag: This is similar to the silk method you would get from a salon. You would replace the silk wrap with a piece of a teabag and glue.
• Superglue It: While this isn't the best, you can get it to look pretty good if you smooth it out nicely after.
• Baking Soda: This approach is similar to a dip method you would get from a Salon. But instead of using acrylic powder, use super glue and baking soda.
• Fake It: You can always replace it with an artificial press-on nail. There are some out there that work well, and with it only being one nail, you'll be OK.

Go To A Professional For Your Mani Needs
Finally, you can always go to a professional if you have any concerns or worries about your nails or hands. Ignoring small problems can lead to big ones. You don't want a small chip to lead into a fully broken nail, just because you didn't want to bother someone with such a simple problem. They're experts for a reason. See them as often as you need to.

Well, beauties, I think we nailed this Fall nail tips, how about you?

We are living through some unique and quite frankly tricky times, wouldn't you agree? Many people have some new norms that they are not sure how to deal with! Which is why a kickstart to your morning routine can be the ticket to a successful day!

To get real, the everyday lives that we took for granted have changed dramatically. From our family life, work environment, personal relationships, and even something as simple as going out to eat in a restaurant or grocery shopping, it's all changed.

This is our new norm, whether we like it or not, including working from home, which is making it difficult for some to get motivated, and rock the day. But fret no more, with these tips To Kickstart Your Morning For A Successful Day.

6 Tips To Kickstart Your Morning For A Successful Day

Get Your Beauty Rest
Are you someone who pops right out of bed when the alarm goes off, or are you a snoozer? If you are the latter, you could be the"beast" in Beauty and The Beast, and no one wants that.  Beauty sleep is real! It is also individualized. See some of our musts below to help you feel as if you have gotten enough rest and feel energized to start your day.

1. Get Plenty Of Sleep: The goal is to have 6-8 hours of sleep a night.
2. Have A Sleeping Schedule: Yes, even if you are working from home, you should go to bed and wake up at the same time.
3. Don't Hit The Snooze: Ideally, you want to get up when you wake up if possible. Most of us do wake up during our lighter sleep stages. When you wake up and then fall back to sleep, you could end up being woken during a deeper sleep stage.
4. Cut Back On The Alcohol: Most are aware of a hangover's effects, and we are not talking about this. Alcohol can mess with your rem sleep. You pass out, then you wake up and can't fall back asleep.
   

Create A Morning Routine
Now that you are well-rested, you are on to the next step of setting a morning routine. Doing so will allow you to take control of the day rather than it taking control of you.  As we start each day fresh, you will find yourself less stressed and more relaxed, and you can focus on what is in front of you, prioritize, and, ultimately, increase our productivity.

Implement A Morning Skincare Routine
One crucial step to tie into your morning routine is an effective skincare routine. To rock your day, you need to be prepared, and your skin is not excluded.

Your evening skincare routine repairs your skin, and when we rest, our skin rejuvenates, repairs, and recovers. Hence, your morning routine will prepare your skin for the day by nourishing, detoxifying, protecting, and re-balancing the skin.  

Luckily, there are plenty of products available for you to try out. You can click here for Niacinamide Cream, as well as checking out other beauty essentials that are ideal for beautiful skin.

Keep Yourself Hydrated
While many people rely on coffee to wake them up in the morning, water is the magic solution that you should rely on to increase your energy levels! Unlike coffee, which can dehydrate you, water hydrates, boosts your metabolism, fights toxins, and improves skin texture to start your morning off right. Want an extra detoxifying boost? Add some lemon to your water. 

Exercise Daily
Exercise helps you fall asleep, and it can help wake you up as it is a great way to help release endorphins, decrease anxiety and stress levels, give you energy, and keep you in great physical shape. And no worries, we are not talking about taking a 5-mile run in the morning. You can do something as simple as jumping jacks or yoga. If you don't know what to do, there are plenty of YouTube videos you can follow. 

Kick Your Day Off With Something You Enjoy
We mentioned earlier about establishing a steady routine, but this doesn't mean you have to be a robot about it. Try implementing an activity that you enjoy; it can even be something mindless. Days can be demanding and stressful; doing something you love each morning can be your calm before plunging into the rest of your day.

It can be something like reading, eating breakfast, journaling, listening to your favorite music, mediating, even playing with your cat.  

In conclusion, mornings should not be dreaded but a way to embrace a new day in life. Therefore, incorporating even just a few of my tips into your morning routine can be the ticket you need to "Kickstarting Your Morning For A Successful Day."

We always hear you can be anything you want to be, but your life's quality mostly depends on you and how you see yourself, not much of a secret there is it? But, how you live with the cards you are dealt with, so to speak, can and is one of the secrets, to living your best life, despite the pandemic.

We can't deny the catastrophic impact of what has been going on in the world for the past six months and its effects on people's lives. From losing your loved ones to job losses, others have to take pay-cuts on top of being isolated. Basically, our everyday norms, that we have taken for granted have changed.

These changes have taken a toll on many. Especially being isolated day after day or feeling stuck with the same ole people and routine or worse, living alone. When the walls feel like they're closing in, these eight tips will help you to live your best life now and find some normalcy during this time.

Tips To Living Your Best Life- Despite The Pandemic

Exercise Daily
The benefits of exercising are enormous. Ever hear the expression "A runners high." Well, this isn't a myth; that sense of euphoria is real. That feel-good boost you get from those positive feelings washing over you is what you experience with the runners high and a sense of accomplishment.

You see, exercising releases endorphins and has many benefits for your body's health both physically and mentally, like:

• Boosts self-esteem by helping you look younger as working out brings more oxygen to your skin cells, leaving you with skin that's nourished and firmer
• Better sleep
• Decreases anxiety and stress levels
• Gives you more energy
• Physical shape
• Enhanced sex life
  

Try Something New
Some of us have much more time on hand. Instead of wallowing in boredom, why not try some of those past things you wanted to do but never did because life held you back, and go for them now. Something like taking some online classes at a local college, getting a website together for that business you've been wanting to launch, learning a new sport, writing a book, taking an online cooking class, and much more. The possibilities are endless.

Virtual Night Out With Some Friends
Where I live, you can eat at a restaurant; however, the times are limited and other restrictions. Furthermore, not everyone feels comfortable venturing out, and if this is you or your circle of friends, it is time to be creative with a virtual night out. You can do so many cool things, like virtual facials, virtual happy hour, streaming a movie together. Whatever it is you do, it is essential to make an effort to set a designated time to connect with friends and loved ones.

Boost Your Self Confidence With A Little Pampering
If you want to live your best life, you need to understand this... that a little TLC and pampering is essential to living a healthy, happy life. But most seem to place everyone else's needs above theirs, especially moms, who are trying to work from home, home school, run the household, and more!

Addressing your personal needs so that you can find a happy balance in your life is essential. Not only does it allow you to be better equipped to handle life's challenges, but it is the best way to prevent emotional, mental, and physical burnout.

A sense of attractiveness can be strongly connected to self-confidence and a positive mindset about ourselves.  Hence, making some changes in your beauty routine will enable you to take charge of your life. As the more that you invest in yourself, the better you'll feel, and the more confidence you'll have. This can be as simple as a new hairstyle, some new clothes, or even more severe like getting Botox for those unwanted wrinkles or clip-on veneers to give you an instant glowing smile.  Whether you want to believe it or not, individuals are more confident and have higher self-esteem when they smile.  Smiling and laughing have a dramatic impact on the brain. And considering how important laughing and smiling is, it is no surprise if you want to take steps to fix those deep smile lines or cracked teeth.

Create A Vision Board
Don't laugh, but a vision board is a great way to make those dreams a reality. Even the ones you have on the back burner or doubt.  A vision board is an excellent way of reminding you of your vision of a life to be.  It can allow you to take daily actions towards the goals you want. And when you can visually see them in the present moment, you can see what you created and the next steps you need to move you closer to your dream.

Set A Schedule And Follow It
We understand that it can be challenging to stick to a regular schedule when the world around us can seem crazy. But creating a daily routine will help to keep you grounded.

Add Meditation To Your Life
You should consider meditation if you want to forge a deeper connection with yourself, as it is a route for you to become acquainted with your true self. It offers you a medium to live a happier life by having an understanding of who you are. It also reminds you that happiness cannot be bought but bred from within. If you are ever in doubt, listen to what Lao Tzu said about correcting your mind to allow the other parts of your life to fall into place.

Stay Away From Negativity Online
While social media is a great way to stay connected with the world and with friends. If you want to live your best life, you need to stay away from being a social media troll. Subconsciously this negativity can be mentally toxic. This goes with sharing posts that could be fake news; factcheck before you post. Resist chiming in on far fetched political posts and more. Statistics show this behavior can do more harm than good to your aura.

Don't get me wrong I am all about social media as it is a great way to stay connected, but there is a dark side if you are depressed. For example, you may find yourself comparing how you look to others, feeling upset as you see a photo of a night out you could not attend, seeing people with their kids or parents, etc.  Studies have shown that negative engagement and behaviors can trigger or worsen your depression. So when you post and engage, keep it positive.

To Sum It Up
At the end of the day, the decision to be either optimistic or pessimistic largely depends on you. You can endeavor to be your best self and take the necessary steps to live without regrets for as far as you can go. The pandemic could be here with us for a while, but you have the choice of how you deal with it. I choose to living my best life, despite the pandemic!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the best vanity mirrors of them all? Well, Riki Loves Riki has the best ones in the land, which is why they are beauty blogger's favorite vanity mirrorsand high in demand!

That's right; tons of people in the beauty industry, already know that Glamcor makes the best mirrors and lighting products. Glamcor is well-loved by famous makeup artists like Huda Beauty, Tati, Scott Barnes, even some celebs like Angelina Joli, JLO, and more! And when I had the opportunity to partner up with Riki Loves Riki, I was so excited!!! 

They have so many amazing mirrors, I felt like a kid in a candy store deciding which mirror I wanted to review and was counting down the days until I would get the brightest of them all, The Riki Tall Led Vanity Mirror!

The Riki Tall Led Vanity Mirror

It's time to get up close and personal with the Riki Tall Vanity Mirror from Glamcor. The RIKI TALL is a best-selling LED vanity mirror, social media favorite, and one of Allure's Best Of Beauty Winner.

The LED vanity mirror is not only sleek, modern, and glamorous, but it is much bigger than I anticipated (20 X 28). The mirror is also very lightweight, making a perfect addition to any room. I have two vanity areas in my home; one is in my beauty office, the other in my bedroom, and I tried it out in both.

Check out some of the other amazing features below.

• Every woman wants to feel luxurious and glamourous, and this Hollywood glam design provides perfect, even lighting with superior mirror reflection clarity! 
• The Riki Tall Mirror has five dimming stages of perfecting your look in any lighting with just a touch of a button.
• Virtually Zero Heat Generation
• HD Daylight Lighting
• It comes with a round magnetic 3x magnifying mirror. A must for those needed closeup to apply flawless eye makeup, conceal, fill-in's eyebrows, or in my case, blind as a bat, and require that closeup to apply your makeup. Oh, and let's not forget about my favorite... skincare as you can see all of those imperfections. It's a perfect reminder not to forget your skincare routine.
• It comes with an extra long cord, so you can plug it in pretty much anywhere.
  
  

  Riki Tall Specifications

  BUY NOW Virtually Zero Heat Generation HD Daylight Lighting Bluetooth Selfie Function Five Stage Dimming
  

You To Can Be Your Own Content Creator
Another reason this mirror is loved by many beauty influencers, makeup lovers, and beauty bloggers like myself is because of its Bluetooth selfie function and magnetic phone holder that allows you to create amazing videos and gorgeous selfies with the included hand remote control.

As you can see, this mirror has it all, which is why it is a beauty bloggers favorite vanity mirror! So what are you waiting for? Get your glam on by visiting Riki Loves Rikitoday! 

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