Month: May 2022

6 Steps For Embracing Imperfections

I found this article from Happiness.com and I thought it sums up what I truly believe.Accepting our flaws and insecurities as we pursue our dreams can help us carve out an accomplished and meaningful life.Here are six steps you can take towards embracing imperfections and even celebrating them.Be Well,Anisa 1. Find The Positive Side In Our Flaws… The first step towards embracing imperfections is to be mindful and shift your perspective regarding how you perceive yourself. Stop viewing yourself as insufficient or lacking in certain areas, and start seeing yourself as a whole being, albeit flawed. Moreover, upon reflection you may find that your flaws or imperfections offer you a unique edge. David Richo, renowned psychotherapist, and author of Wholeness & Holiness recommends including affirmations in one's daily routine that pertain to letting go of notions of perfection. To begin embracing imperfections, try telling yourself, "I let go of my need to be in control" and "I let go of my need to be correct, first and perfect all the time." 2. Realize That Your Imperfections Make You Human… Imperfections give you character and make you authentic. Whenever you find yourself getting swayed anew by the portrayal of someone who's...

All About Skin Tags

Whether they are on your neck, under an armpit we've probably all had a skin tag or two.The older we get, the more of them seem to pop up.Skin tags, or what your dermatologist calls acrochordons, are usually harmless and nothing to worry about. Yet there are some situations in which you'll want to consult with your doctor, especially if you're wondering whether to remove these growths or let them be.I found this article in AARP that gives us all kinds of info on Skin Tags.Be Well,Anisa What Are Skin Tags? Skin tags are nothing more than outgrowths of regular skin attached to a thin stalk, or base. They're usually the same color as the rest of your skin, although sometimes they can be slightly darker. Most skin tags are a couple of millimeters across - less than the width of a pencil eraser - but they can grow larger. The Absolute Best WWII Documentary Ever MadeVisit Here To Get This 3-DVD Set For $9.99 What Causes Skin Tags? The most likely culprit is friction. Skin tags often form in areas where skin rubs against skin or fabric, says Sara Lamb, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins. So...

Skincare Tips to Get Your Skin Summer Ready

Judging by the amount of passengers on the flights I've been on, travel is back!As you prepare for your summer trip, don't forget to prepare your skin too.With flip-flop and shorts season just around the corner, use these summer skincare tips to prepare for sunny weather ahead.Be Well,Anisa Summer Skincare Starts with Exfoliation… For most of us it has been many months of cold weather which can leave your skin feeling dry and cracked. Start preparing your skin for summer with an exfoliating scrub on your face and body. Exfoliation benefits your winter skin in many ways. First, it sheds dead skin cells and encourages the growth of new ones. Your skin will look brighter, smoother and less oily which can unclog pores and clear up acne. While it's important to exfoliate often, avoid over-exfoliation by only lightly scrubbing your skin once a week. Try This: Vita Refine Exfoliating Face Scrub - Weekly Treatment For Exceptional Skin… 66 %Off for Third Age Readers Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate… Did I mention you need to hydrate? Of course it is always important to drink water, but don't forget to hydrate your skin! While hot showers provide much-welcomed humidity, water that's too hot can...

Frugal Tips From Our Childhood

I came across this article from Money Talk News that talked about how our parents and grandparents were so good at being frugal.With money, resources becoming more scarce and a renewed focus on green living, it is time to look at some of these forgotten frugal strategies.See if any of these frugal tips are up your alley. I certainly remember my mom doing many of these!Be Well,Anisa 1. Mending… My mom was always mending something. I still have her sewing box with thread, needles, pins, cushions and more. She certainly taught me this, but I can't remember the last time I did this. With the high cost of clothing, it's time to rediscover this lost art of mending. With just a few sewing lessons and a secondhand machine, you could expand the life of your clothes and keep a few bucks in your pocket! 2. Hang-Drying Clothes… Before electric dryers, people dried their clothes on a clothesline. Just imagine it, fresh breezes, no energy cost, no filters to clean and no static cling. Even better, hang-drying is one way to make your clothes last longer. Although strict zoning regulations prevent outdoor line-drying in some areas, air-drying is always an option....

Simple Tips For Looking Your Best

Today we are going to go over a few simple tips that we should follow as we approach or are well past the age of 50.You'll find that our whole Third Age Skin Care line was developed to maximize our vibrancy for those of us 50+. Some of our products go hand in hand with the tips listed below!Please consider our fine products should you need or want to try something new. You won't be disappointed. And if you don't like them, you'll get your money back!Be Well,Anisa Tweezers… Shaving, plucking, waxing, there are endless choices when it comes to dealing with the dreaded "wires on your chin", but a pair of tweezers is something that you simply must have. When we were younger, tweezing was necessary to keep our eyebrows well-shaped and tidy. Now we need tweezers to deal with the other hair sprouting on our chins, cheeks, mustaches…caused by decreased Oestrogen. Although there are regular treatment options out there, it's always a good idea to have a handy pair of tweezers just in case. My Mediterranean roots mean I've always been a bit hairier than most women, but I can tell you as I'm 60 it is so...