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The power of positivity

Georgia Papadon — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:59:07 +0000

If there’s one thing we learnt in 2020, it’s the power of positivity.

Here are my affirmations & suggestions for a better 2021…

You Have To Visualise To Realise

It sounds a little hocus-pocus, but visualisation can actually help with personal and professional success. You can visualise with words or images, you just need some paper and a quiet space to imagine yourself five years from now. Where would you like to be living? How much money do you have in the bank? Are you happily single or with your partner surrounded by your three healthy, happy children? Indulge your imagination and put down your heart’s desires. If you don’t believe it, consider this: a make-up artist I worked with recently told me she’d found a list of goals that her billion-dollar beauty boss had written just before starting her company, and sure enough, every one was now ticked. The authoritative read on the subject is Shakti Gawain’s Creative Visualization, now more than 40 years old, but full of timeless wisdom.

Be Kind And Be Quiet

It’s been a brilliant year for doing good. But it was a terrible year for virtue signalling. Make 2021 the year you do something kind every day – but don’t tell anyone and don’t post about it on social media. Try buying a meal for a person who needs it, or just call someone you know who’s lonely. Step back and watch the magic happen.

“Carry out a random act of Kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you…”

Diana , Princess of Wales

Learn To Listen: It’s More Powerful Than Shouting

Perfecting the art of listening is vital, especially when it comes to activism. “Listening, as opposed to speaking, is challenging because it appears to be passive, but good listening is always active,” says Jane Haynes, psychotherapist at The Blue Door Practice. Listening has empathetic benefits, too. “Empathy as a buzzword is overrated – it’s almost impossible to think yourself into another’s head,” says Haynes. “Our only hope is to listen, and not overlay with our own assumptions.

Exercise yourself…!

Rather than thinking of exercise as a punishment, shift your focus to how it can make you feel, as well as all the other amazing benefits it brings. From boosting your mood and confidence to increasing productivity and improving the quality of your sleep, when we celebrate movement and stop looking at it as a punishment, we are far more likely to create lasting lifestyle changes. If body composition is your focus, prioritising the above will naturally help with this too.

Find something you enjoy doing

“This is the most important because if you’re not enjoying the form of exercise you’re doing, there isn’t going to be any longevity in it. Whether it’s yoga, pilates, HIIT, tennis, or kite surfing, find something that really gets you going and that you look forward to.”

Set a routine that works for you

Whether it’s daily or weekly, find your own ideal schedule. In my opinion, it’s better to move little and often than to go too hard and burn out. If mornings aren’t your thing, find another time in the day that is better. If doing five workouts a week doesn’t work, start with two. If an hour doesn’t suit you, start with 20 minutes.

Set yourself small, achievable goals

Don’t start a new year saying you want to lose two stone in January – the likelihood is that it’s not going to happen. Create yourself some small goals that you are able to achieve – if you exceed them, your motivation levels will increase even further.

Invest in a professional

With gyms and studios being shut again, seeking some guidance along the way can really help. Sign up to work with a fitness coach online – it will give you some structure without having to think about it yourself. While it does come at a higher cost, it’s money well spent and will make sure you’re dedicated to attending each week.

Pay much attention to your food

Try to cook as much as possible for you and your family. Pick up the most fresh ingredients. Everything starts from there. Stay focused on healthy meals. Treat your body with love & care.

Other than being healthy, cooking for your family can also contribute to the art of communication with your beloved ones . One of the most important things that everyone needs.

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1. ‘It’s Not How good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be’, by Paul Arden

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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended his Meditations to be published and the work has no official title, so “Meditations” is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs.

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By Georgia Papadon & team

Best tips for amazing Hair …!

Georgia Papadon — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:07:32 +0000

Between consistent cuts, expensive hair masks, and minimal hot tools, it’s hard to keep up with all the rules required for flawless locks. So what’s a woman to do when she’s trying to reach the same level of hair perfection as some of the world’s most stunning stars? Below you will find the best information , tips & tricks , picked up carefully for you…!

For me ,

“I straighten my hair a lot, so I try to do hair masks to combat the damage. I do a homemade one, that’s extra pure olive oil (I’m lucky enough at this point , because it comes from my dad’s olive farm) with an egg cracked into it and organic honey. Put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds so it gets warm, paste it all over your hair, put a plastic bag over it and tie it tight, then the humidity in there helps it sink in. After a couple of hours – or sleep in it if you can though it gets a bit messy – you can wash it off and your hair is super shiny.”

Georgia Papadon

KARLIE KLOSS

For model Karlie Kloss

it’s all about starting with clean hair. “My favorite hair day starts with washing it at night, going to bed with it air-dried, slightly damp and then waking up the next morning with really good bed head texture,” she says. “A bit messed up, not too perfect, but kind of sexy texture; it feels very French. I love a good sea salt spray or dry shampoo, and I love to do a French braid. I do a mean French braid!”

LUCY HALE

For actress Lucy Hale , “A day old hair wash, Kristin Ess Style Reviving Dry Shampoo and Dry Finish Working Texture Spray when needed” is the key to her effortless waves.

BIANCA BALTI

Italian beauty Bianca Balti, shares her go to product revealing that, “L’Oréal Botanicals Fresh Care Coriander Strength Source is my favorite product. I apply a few drops on my hair strips to protect from daily stress that it goes through when I am working.”

JASMINE TOOKES

For Victoria’s Secret Angel Jasmin Tookes , good hair starts with clean hair, adding, “I use Moroccanoil Treatment when I get out of the shower.”

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

Supermodel Rosie Huntington – Whiteley loves an at home blowout if she has time. If not, it’s all about a headband. “A good hair for me would start with having washed it the night before,” she says. “Right now I’m using shampoo from Sachajuan, and then I’ll blow dry my hair and flip my head upside down and take a big round brush and blow it out. You can do a very mini version of a hairdressing salon blow out that way. If I’ve got time, I’ll run a tong through my hair, it’s called the Beachwaver by Sarah Potempa and that’s just foolproof, and I use the new Dyson hairdryer, which is an investment hairdryer, but it’s amazing product and so easy to use. If not, one my favorite things is these Michel Maison headbands, and you stick them on top of your head and you roll your hair into it and you get this beautiful Grecian look. It’s great if just need that quick, easy up do.”

General Tips :

It’s not the sexiest look ever, but get a satin bonnet to wear while you sleep. It’ll preserve any style overnight.

To prevent a texturizing or surf spray from turning hair dull, mix it with a few drops of hair oil, in your palm and then rake it through hair.

Healthy hair holds color longer, so do weekly deep conditioning treatment to keep yours vibrant and shiny.

Section curly hair into four twists in the shower and smooth shampoo on top of each one and your hair won’t get tangled when you wash it.

Turning your wand from vertical to horizontal when curling will give you a softer wave.

For a sleek pony, tilt your head back 45 degrees and gather your hair with a mixed-bristle brush. The more bristles, the smoother your hair will be.

When you’re not sure what to do with your hair, part it on the side. It exposes the undersides, which usually look healthier and shinier than the top layers.

If your hair is thinning or lacks volume, adding highlights , can swell the cuticle, giving the appearance of more hair.