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Women Look Their Oldest at 3:30PM on Wednesday

According to a recent study conducted by the tanning company, St. Tropez, two-thirds, of women experience an energy slump and look their oldest on Wednesday afternoons.  Pretty weird huh, especially coming from a tanning company? Apparently, partying throughout the weekend and sleepless nights, tend to catch up with us by Wednesday.  Nichola Joss, St. Tropez skin expert says, “It’s fascinating that 3.30pm on a Wednesday is the time women look their oldest. Combine the highest stress levels of the week on a Wednesday with the natural mid-afternoon slump and it seems that’s why women can look older than their years.” Joss said that alcohol may also play a part in a woman’s Wednesday appearance.   According to Joss, indulging in a few booze-filled nights on the weekend can effect your skin mid-week.


Joss says, “For maximum anti-ageing benefits it’s essential women get 7 to 8 hours sleep a night. Too little and your skin cells can’t rejuvenate, too much can result in puffy, older looking skin. A lack of sleep on a Monday does not bode well for how the skin will look on Wednesday.”

On a brighter note, Joss adds, “On Thursday, though, weekend anticipation boosts moods. That’s when women report they are most likely to have sex, which may be why on Friday, 60 percent say they’re at their happiest and most glowing.”

So what do you think about the St. Tropez survey?  Do you look and feel most tired by Wednesday afternoon?  Do you feel your happiest by Friday? Or do you feel that the survey is simply foolish?

Inner Beauty :: Who Is Your Chief Inspiration Officer?

“Tell me what company you keep and I’ll tell you what you are.”- Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

No one succeeds on their own.  Whether in business, family and/or school, the people around us have a major influence in helping us to accomplish our goals.  For instance, in business, you have to the support of  your colleagues, customers and employers to ultimately become successful.

These individuals who help to inspire and motivate us, are known as Chief Inspiration Officers or CIO.  Our CIOs are our personal cheerleaders, when we’re tired and feeling drained, they tell us to “keep going”, when we’re about to make a wrong move, they tell us “don’t do it” and when we’re feeling uninspired and stuck,  they help us find our path.

My mom is my CIO.  My mom, whom I call my “ride or die”, always has my back.   I remember, after I got my driver’s license, she bought me a used Cavalier and once that start having issues, she got me Ford Taurus, but then I started having issues with that car as well.  Shortly afterwards, one day I waited for her to pick me up from work, I came outside to a NEW Toyota Corolla with her in the driver’s seat.  I was the happiest girl on earth! Not to mention, she paid for my college tuition before I decided to quit, then go back.

She will stay on me about stuff until I do something about it.  She was the one who kept telling me to switch from blogger to wordpress.  I wasn’t listening at first, but eventually I did, thanks to mom.  She also let me post a pic of her without makeup, when I gave her a makeover.  She’s always 10 steps ahead, allowing me to see the best in myself.

Even outside of family, I’m all about keeping a positive circle of friends who inspire me.

I think Oprah said it best, “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher”.

Who’s your CIO?

 

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