an angels glow up guide for 2025 ⋆.˚
have you tried to glow up before, only to fail to see results, feel unmotivated and give up? realise that you don’t actually have the energy or motivation or discipline to suddenly change your life? this guide is meant to help you glow up at your own pace - treat it as a checklist or pick a few tasks from each section! whatever speed you move at remember that any progress is positive. feel proud of yourself angel - 2025 is your year!
research, research, research!! this is the best way to actually create a plan/guide and have it stick for you. here are some of my planning video recommendations:
after you’ve watched some videos, read some posts and articles now it’s time to start specifically planning for YOU, here are my favourite things to do:
buy or source what you’ll need (e.g a gym membership, a waterbottle). treat yourself as much as you can!
clean and tidy your space.
sort through your drawers, clothes and so on. donate what you can and clear some space out.
make a playlist full of motivational songs and the energy you want to bring into the new year.
have an everything shower - feel your cleanest and best for your new goals.
make a pinterest board with a section for every specific goal you have.
make a planner or organiser. write down all of your goals, ideas and plans. start journalling about how you will achieve them and how the you of the future will look having achieved them all!
research and find apps, youtubers or guides specific for your goals that can continue to help you feel motivated and energised.
your health should be your priority this year! you cant glow up mentally, physically or spiritually unless your body is functioning at its best. here are some essential health focused habits to adopt so you can be your best in every single way:
walk a minimum of 5k steps a day.
drink 2 litres of water a day.
stop skipping meals! having three meals a day ensures that your body is running at its best and functioning how it should.
at least two servings of fruit or veggies per meal.
adding vitamins or supplements in your diet when you can.
yoga every morning and evening.
find a workout plan that works for you and your lifestyle.
try to eat cleaner, avoid super sugary foods, fast food, anything that stops your from feeling your best.
plan your meals in advance.
have an early night - get at least 7-8 hours.
reduce your caffeine where possible, try herbal teas, matcha and so on.
emphasise a balanced diet and plate.
practice meditation and breathing.
stretch before and after every workout.
stop using screens at least an hour before you go to bed.
cook more - stop buying takeout or ready meals as much as possible.
have rest days, your body and muscles need some time to recover.
change your attitude! workout because you love your body not because you hate it.
your body and appearance always tends to be a strong emphasis in glow up guides and while i think it’s important i think it’s better and more effective to focus on health, wellness and your mental space which in turn will lead to a bigger physical/appearance based glowup! i do love sharing tips for your body and appearance and i feel it’s something that i should share just with the reminder on where you should invest most of your time and energy
gua sha routine 3-4 times a week.
double cleanse to remove makeup, spf etc.
moisturise twice a day to keep skin hydrated.
perfect your makeup and skincare routine.
gently pluck eyebrows to keep them more clean.
spot treatments where needed.
lip masks/treatments regularly.
silk pillowcase to prevent acne!
washing hands before touching face.
try regular face massages.
invest in a bonnet or silk hair ties.
sleep in a protective style.
try out new hair styles to fit your hair type!
double cleanse with shampoo.
hair masks and oils pre wash.
heat protectant whenever you use heat.
embracing your natural hair.
buy cute hair accessories to make your hair more fun and for you!
leave your conditioner on your hair for a minimum five minutes.
try rice water for hair growth.
get regular haircuts - get those dead ends trimmed!
figure out how often to wash your hair and commit to that.
ensure all shampoo and conditioner is washed out your hair.
use a scalp scrub/exfoliant.
ditch the loofa and invest in an african shower net.
exfoliate before you shave.
change your razor head once a month.
use a neutral soap bar to cleanse your body then go in with a shower gel.
use a plain thick lotion, then a body oil and then a scented lotion for baby soft skin.
exfoliate your feet regularly.
find your signature scents.
use a roll on deodorant and replace it regularly. bring it in your bag/out with you.
have an everything shower once a week.
use a cuticle oil and hand cream.
file and paint your nails once a week.
cut your toenails once a week, paint and make look pretty!
dry brush your body before washing/showering.
the last minute of your shower should be cold!
spf on your body when it’s more exposed.
figure out your body type and dress to work with that.
invest in more jewellery and accessories.
clean teeth before and after breakfast.
oil pull three times a week!
carry gum in your bag at all times.
get teeth whitening strips or get your teeth whitened.
if you have a retainer etc, use it!!
to glow up properly i really believe you need to have a mental glow up as well! your mental health and wellbeing is so deeply important and such a good thing to prioritise as much as possible. here are my suggestions to help you get a mental shift/change:
read every day. set a goal and achieve it.
watch more long form content - avoid short form.
plan your future/dream life, what mental goals will you need to achieve?
socialise more when possible, surround yourself with good and rewarding people.
learn a new hobby or skill, such as learning a new language!
become more curious, ask yourself why. learn about what interests you.
set your school device up to maximise your academic productivity!
learn to love and cherish your alone time.
take mental health walks.
find podcasts and audiobooks that interest you.
set time limits on apps like tiktok and so on that suck you in too much, they are time wasters.
read the news/news articles mores.
find a calendar and prep your days and weeks ahead of time.
follow creators who inspire you positively and are healthy for you to engage with.
cut out bad habits and people.
fix your sleep schedule, dedicate your evenings just for you!
become more ‘cultured’ visit museums, read more and educate yourself.
shop mindfully - stop impulse purchasing!
set a spending limit monthly.
figure out your financial goals for 2025.
try thrifting or shopping second hand.
more expensive better quality products are longer lasting - weigh that up when shopping.
instead of buying a product immediately, add it to your basket and weigh it up.
follow creators who give spending tips!
if possible consider investing or what you could do better with your money.
give to charity if you can.
work hard, consider what you can do to get promotions, find a job etc.
thank you for reading angels! have fun glowing up for 2025.
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