How-to-Be-A-Beautiful-College-Girl

1 How to Be A Beautiful College Girl Two Parts Reveal Your Outer Beauty Develop Your Inner Beauty Looking beautiful is more than just looking pretty on the outside What s on the inside also matters This passage will show you how to be beautiful both on the inside and outside 2 PART 1 REVEAL YOUR OUTER BEAUTY 1 Have a beautiful body You don t have to subsist on kale smoothies or run ten miles a day to have a beautiful body Having a beautiful body means taking care of what you put into your body and paying attention to what your body does Get some exercise Working out for just thirty minutes three times a week can work wonders on your body You d be surprised what doing some yoga taking a daily walk or going for a swim will do for your sense of well being You can meet new friends in exercise classes or have some much needed reflection time during your walks or swims 3 Also your skin will have a healthy glow and you ll exude a sense of vitality If you exercise the right amount you will also feel happier and will have more energy Be a healthy eater It s okay to splurge on your favorite foods once in a while but it s important to maintain a healthy diet so your body can feel good on the inside as well as look great on the outside Eat three balanced meals a day Many people skip meals because they think it ll help them lose weight but this will actually make you cranky and tired Have a healthy serving of fruits and vegetables every day Make sure to dip your hand into your fruit bowl a few times a day and to eat your veggies with as many meals as possible Avoid foods that are overly processed or fatty because they will make you feel tired and may hurt your digestive system Listen to your body Part of having a beautiful body is not overdoing it when it comes to working out or eating right If you re feeling extra tired or thinking you re coming down with a cold it s okay to skip the workout you had planned You re better off taking a break than making yourself feel worse which can prevent you from exercising for even longer If you re really craving an ice cream sundae eat it It s better for you than eating everything else in your fridge except the thing you really want You should give in to your cravings with moderation 4 2 Though beauty isn t only skin deep your skin is worth protecting You will feel your best if your skin looks healthy and clean Washing your face and using the right lotions and moisturizer can help you put your best face forward No matter what your skin tone don t spend too much time in the sun If you do get a lot of sun then make sure that you wear a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher protection Even if you re out during a cloudy day the sun may still be affecting your skin so make sure to touch your face or look in a mirror to avoid unexpected sunburn Drink lots of water Water hydrates your skin from within and will help to combat peeling and dryness At least eight cups of water a day is recommended 5 Wash your face in the morning and at night If your skin is oily then use a cleanser to keep your face acne free If your skin is dry then use a gentler cleanser and be sure to moisturize Care for your lips Wear lip balm particularly in the winter If you want a little color along with protection buy tinted lip balm Wear makeup if you have the time and if it makes you feel good But if you do wear makeup remember to remove it fully at the end of every day 6 3 Proper hygiene is a must Maintaining daily hygiene is a part of having a beautiful body If you smell fresh and clean you will be much more likely to make a good first impression Shower daily This will keep your body smelling and looking fresh Wash your hair as often as you need to keep it from looking greasy Wear deodorant to avoid giving off an undesired smell 7 4 Keep your feet and hands looking great These parts of your body take a lot of abuse from simple daily living Make sure that your skin stays moist and your nails stay groomed 8 5 Protect your teeth Not only do they give you a great smile but they also keep you eating all of the foods that you love at any age Brush your teeth every morning every evening and after every meal if you can In addition to regular brushing and flossing get a check up at the dentist every 6 months This will prevent any major issues that many arise with your pearly whites If you want to try some teeth whitening solutions 9 6 Pick a great hairstyle Hair is your crowning glory If you ve got it then style it in a way that flatters your face and choose a great color if you don t like your own If you don t have much either clip it short or get a great hat or several hats to communicate a message about your personal style Maintain healthy hair by brushing it every day and getting a haircut at least every two months This will go a long way in helping your hair look its best 10 7 Choose a great wardrobe Your wardrobe does not have to be expensive to be beautiful It just has to showcase your styleand flatter your body Remember to choose quality over quantity Choose good fabrics and flattering colors that you can wash without dry cleaning Instead of buying 2 cheap shirts that won t last very long save your money to purchase a well made shirt that can last for multiple seasons You can always find great brands and really unique pieces for less at consignment shops or thrift shops 11 8 Know that you re timeless Your beauty regimen will change over time as your body changes but you re still you You don t have to look the way you did when you were 25 to be beautiful You just need to take good care of yourself and put your best foot forward every day 12 PART 2 Develop your inner beauty 1 Seek wisdom People who cultivate inner wisdom and live their lives abiding by wise principles will radiate beauty and blessing to everyone around them Wisdom can never fully be attained it s a growing process and there s always something more to learn Meditate or reflect on your actions You can learn a lot if you take the time to do nothing but think whether you re meditating writing in a journal or just admiring a beautiful view in a park 13 Read the works of wise people You can learn a lot from novelists poets or historians Reading can help you gain knowledge and put your ideas into perspective Listen carefully to the ideas of people you genuinely respect People who are working in a similar field as you who are involved in healthy relationships or simply have a lot of life experience can help inform your every day life Be more cultured Watching foreign films learning a new language or going to a museum once a month can help you gain an appreciation for how big the world is and can make you more wise 14 2 Be generous You don t have to be wealthy to develop a generous spirit Give something to charity on a regular basis even if you can t give a lot If you can t give money or possessions then give generously of your time Open your home and share a meal some tea or a bottle of wine with friends The holidays are a great time to tap into the spirit of generosity Visit an elderly neighbor or family member buy gifts for someone who is less fortunate or help prepare a holiday meal for someone who could use the company 15 3 Look for spiritual truth Maybe you are a devout follower of a religion Or perhaps you don t believe in a specific deity but you find great spiritual satisfaction in creating art or spending time in nature You will starve your spiritual side if you focus too much on rules and dogma or if you only want scientific truth instead of spiritual truth Find a way to see yourself as part of something larger so that you can be more compassionate toward your fellow humans Traveling to new locations or taking in remarkable views can help you do this 16 4 Let go of bad feelings Your feelings are important because they tell you what you like and what you don t However if you hold on to bad feelings for a long time they will poison your soul Control your emotions If you re angry with someone don t let it turn into bitterness or resentment Go out into your backyard and scream call a friend and vent or take a kickboxing class to work it out Then forgive be the bigger person and make smarter choices next time Get closure if you really need it If you want to share your feelings with someone who hurt you because you think it will resolve your conflict then it s the right thing to do However if you just want to yell at someone or to get a litany of complaints off your chest you may be better off writing down your feelings An unproductive or even a one sided argument will only make you feel worse and will remind you of your negative feelings 17 5 Be authentic Say what you mean Live life according to your values State your opinion in a courteous way Don t pretend to be someone else for someone else s imagined benefit The world needs you just as you are Be authentic with caution Part of being a beautiful person is knowing when you should hold your tongue Here are some situations where it s better to not say what you mean If a loved one is having a particularly bad day that is not the time to tell them about their flaws Timing is everything if you want to share your opinions 18 If someone is rude to you in public there s no reason to fight back Instead be the bigger person and realize that that person is probably having a bad day Leave room for improvement Though it s important to be yourself it s equally important to recognize that we are all flawed beings and that you can always improve your character Be aware of your flaws and accept constructive criticism 6 Express gratitude Whether you re grateful to a Higher Power to your family and friends or to someone who s courteous to you at the market take the time to say thanks Many people find that keeping a gratitude journal helps them to focus on 19 what they have rather than on what they don t Here are some other ways to express gratitude Send your close friends cards that tell them how much they mean to you You can do this on a birthday or holiday but your words may mean the most if you do it just because Give small and meaningful gifts Even if you don t have a big budget giving your friend the book of poetry she s been talking about or even painting her a picture of your favorite place can show how grateful you are Tell your loved ones how you feel Tell your significant other best friend and family members that you love and appreciate them as often as you can 20 7 Develop beautiful surroundings You don t need a mansion or an elaborate country garden However your surroundings often reflect your inner state of being Less is more Go through your clutter and throw away unwanted items Give a room a fresh coat of paint or buy a nice plant for your living space Fix up your place Tackle that maintenance problem that you ve been neglecting Wherever you are you can make your space your own Add a few plants to your life If you have a balcony a few plants can be a great addition and may even help spice up your meals Remind yourself of what you love most Hang up pictures of your loved ones or your favorite places You will always feel at home even if you re far away from some of your favorite people 21 8 Maintain healthy relationships Even if you don t have a million friends having a strong support system is a key to being a beautiful person It s important to maintain the relationships that will help you grow as a person Make time for old friends Old friends have known you the longest and can help remind you of where you came from and how far you ve traveled Develop new friendships It s never too