So I was inspired to create this âchallengeâ for those of us trying to better ourselves thanks to the @shrinkingblonde Full Potential Challenge. I absolutely love it and plan on starting it this weekend, but I feel like it only touches base on your daily routine and I wanted something that touches base on a little bit of everything. Thus, I created an outline for my Glo Up Challenge. This challenge entails âdeveloping your looks, becoming a better you in various areas, reaching to achieve future goals, loving yourself, treating yourself right, being comfortable in your own skin, being optimistic about life. I organised it in the order I want to work on each thing but feel free to change it around!
The first step is to let go of the past by tying up any loose ends and close that chapter of your life. Youâre starting a new chapter. Somethings from Chapter 1 will follow into Chapter 2 while rest stays behind.
Delete/unfollow anyone you follow on social media that you donât talk to or follow only to see what theyâre doing.Â
Acknowledge any mistakes youâve made in the past. Accept that you made those mistakes but carry the lesson you learnt.
Write down everything youâve wanted to get off of your chest whether it be to someone in your life or a general feeling about something. Once youâre finished tear it up and throw it out. (Or if youâre feeling brave give it to them)
Now that weâre feeling ready to get our glo up on, itâs time to set goals.
Where do you want to be in x amount of time? How do you want to feel? What do you want to achieve?
Make a list of your goals.
Break down your goals into steps and go from there. Itâs important to take it slow so you donât stress yourself out.
Set a time frame for when you want to accomplish each part of it.
Review and adjust goals and steps towards reaching them monthly.
Donât let anyone put you down or tell you your goals are stupid, irrelevant etc.
When you lose motivation (which is completely ok) remember why you started.
Going into this I want the right people surrounding me. People who are going to cheer me on, give me brutal pep talks when needed, and be there with me through the good and the bad.
Start by keeping in mind you donât needs millions of friends. A handful of friends is all you need (if so much).
Also, pick your friends wisely because you become like the 5 people you hang around most.
Ditch Toxic Relationships
If youâre someone who has 30 different people who you call your friends, weed through them and determine which ones would really have your back in times of need.
Surround yourself with positive people, negativity can affect you way more than you realize
I know itâs said all the time, but join a club or sport! Itâs an instant way to meet someone new not to mention you already share something in common which is a bonus
Once youâve established who youâre friends are, make sure youâre loyal, kind, reliable, trustworthy, and a good listener.
Also donât forget to encourage your friends!
Having good health is so important because it affects our emotions, thoughts, and physical body. Having good health or at least working on it will make the rest of your journey throughout life much easier.
Invest in a water bottle to have on hand all the time. Seeing your water bottle near you will make you more likely to want to drink water.
Try out a Mediterranean diet (I plan on making a different post for that later on)
Depending on what your day looks like, stretch 5 minutes in the morning, then exercise at least 30 minutes in the evening
Adopt a morning and evening routine to help make good habits and break bad ones. It can also help eliminate procrastination
Meditate - Headspace is an app that has ten minute sessions of guided meditation called Take 10 with Andy. Some of the sessions include fun animations at the start of them so you get a better idea of how meditation helps your mind. There are also mini meditation sessions for when youâre on the go and session tailored towards every age group.
Try to get 71/2 - 8 hours of sleep every night
If you have an iphone, optimized night shift to help stop the blue light thatâs emitted from disrupting your sleep. I suggest turning it on at least an hour before bed. For Android users, you can search the app store for an app that cancels blue light - I believe the one I used to use is called Twilight.
Like I mentioned before meditate to get extra headspace
Eat brain foods such as: Berries, Nuts, Fish, Dark Chocolate, Avocado, Eggs, etc
Challenge yourself. Donât settle with what you already know or can do, strive to be better.
Learn something new, whether it be a language, instrument, or a new word a day
Read. Read. Read. 20 minutes a day is all it takes.
Get to know yourself, what you like, what you donât like etc
Donât talk badly about yourself. Youâre (one of your) own best friend(s). You wouldnât talk badly or degrade your best friend so donât do it to yourself.
Stay away from negative people. Literally, walk away if you have to.
Be grateful - For a fun project, get a jar and decorate it as you like. Every night write one good thing that happened to you that day and place it in the jar. Then when youâre feeling less than stellar, read all the good things that have happened to you.
Practice self care everyday
Wear the clothes you feel good in
Walk with your head held high no matter what and stand tall
When you speak, speak with a purpose
Stop apologizing so much, especially when itâs not even your fault Â
Laugh at yourself when you make mistakes
Empower yourself and others
Fake it until you make it Â
Now itâs time to get into the physical part of things.
The beginning is always the hardest which means consistency (and perseverance) is keyÂ
Donât skip meals. Not gonna lie Iâm a huge culprit of this.
Exercise a minimum of 5 days a week. No excuses!
Always stretch before you workout to avoid injuring yourself
Find a workout partner. It can be a friend, sibling, or even your mum!
Remember ~ strive for fit not skinny!
Having good hygiene is so important because even when youâre not having the best day it can still determine if you look put together or not
Brush your teeth at least 2x a day
Floss! I used to shrug it off but after having braces I realized how much of a difference it made.
Speaking of braces - where your retainers. You didnât endure all of that torture to revert back to their original form. Donât want to wear them all day long or canât? Then wear them at night.
Wear clean and ironed clothes
Make sure your fingernails (and toes) are always cleaned and trimmed.
Freshen up throughout the day. Carry travel sized wipes, tissues, mouthwash, deodorant etc.
Remove makeup before bed - try Pondâs Cold Cleansing Cream.
Avoid touching your face and popping pimples
First step to taking care of your skin is determining what type of skin you have (Oily, Dry, Normal, Combination)
Wash your face morning and night
Be cautious using toners - sometimes they do more harm than good
Moisturize all over. For your body apply a generous amount to combat dry skin. Also consider trying baby oil gel it leaves skin smooth and stays on all day long, even after showering.
Shower with warm water not hot water. Hot water dries out your skin.
Drink water! It helps to hydrate your skin
Do a body scrub to exfoliate your skin
Do a face mask 1-2x a week
Clean your makeup brushes
Donât sleep with makeup on
Sleep on a silk pillowcase. If you canât wash your pillowcase every week to get rid of germs/bacteria that can cause your face to break out.
Strive for 8 hours of sleep every night so your skin can repair it skin
Disinfect your phone with antibacterial gel or disinfectant wipes
Try something new with your hair such as getting it coloured or cut.
Now some people may think Iâm crazy and dirty for doing this but I wash my hair every 1-2 weeks and straighten my hair once during that time IF I straighten it at all. Iâm aware that this may not work for everyone depending on their hair type. Iâm mixed Caribbean so it works for my hair.
Do a hot oil treatment on your hair every couple of weeks Â
Donât forget to trim your hair
Keep your hair moisturized
Minimize the amount of heat you put on your hair
Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase and/or tie your hair at night
Give yourself a manicure every week. It doesnât have to include painting your nails, it can be as simple as trimming and cleaning them.
Keep your hands moisturized.
Avoid overexposure to water + harsh chemicals as they can eat away your nails
If your skin around your nails start to peel DONâT PICK AT IT
Avoid using acetone based nail polish remover
Always have an Emory board with you so you can fix a ripped or jagged nail
Disinfect and replace tools regularly
Comfortable and proper fitting shoes is an absolute must.
To get rid of calluses soak your feet in warm water, then use a foot file or pumice stone
Lotion your feet and put them in socks afterwards to soften your feet. *It wonât happen overnight so you have to do it continuously
Trim nails properly to avoid ingrown toenails
Inspect your feet regularly to make sure theyâre healthy
Remember to let your feet breathe Â
Try out different styles, Get inspo from polyvore, pinterest, tumblr etc
For a classy put together look shop for classic/neutral colours
Get fitted to make sure youâre wearing the right sizes
Wear clothes that flatter your body type
Get your clothes altered so they fit properly
Make sure youâre comfortable in the clothes youâre wearing
Take care of your clothes by washing, drying, and folding/hanging them the right way
Try out different accessories to help finish off a look
Change out your clothes every season or every Spring and Fall
Find your signature look. When people talk about your makeup, what do you want to be the thing that sets your look apart from everyone elseâs?
Go to a makeup counter and get a makeover and get a free makeover. I think Sephora offers free 15 minute makeovers and 45 minute makeovers you have to pay for
When applying make up always start with a clean face
Start with moisturizer followed by~ primer, foundation, concealer, powder to set foundation, bronzer, blush, highlighter, shape+fill eyebrows, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lip liner + lipstick, setting spray
Some Beginner/Cheap Makeup Brands: Elf, NYX, Maybelline, Revlon, Covergirl, Wet and Wild  Â
Start budgeting to help set spending limits and reduce your expenses
Get a debit card~ you canât spend what you donât have
Have multiple sources of income if possible
Invest first, spend whatâs left
Work on paying off your debts if you have any
So the last step in all of this is maintaining your accomplishments. If you feel you need to go back on something by the time youâre done or part way through, go back and work on it some more. Also there are lots of other little stuff you can do to help get yourself together. I know itâs kind of long but I hope this post helps you or puts you in the right direction. If you want me to make a specific post on something donât be afraid to shoot me a message in my ask box. Iâm going to be starting this challenge on April 1st and Iâll (hopefully) be updating you guys on my progress as I go along.
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