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Beauty Tips: How To Achieve A Brighter Smile At Home.

A smile is your best accessory, Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful. I always say life is short so we should spend time smiling while we still have teeth in our mouths lol.

Do we really know how important a smile is to us and to others? Do we know that sharing our smiles with the world is a symbol of friendship, peace, and harmony? I am not saying we need to walk around, teeth spread wide looking like Jim Carey in the movie "Mask" lol, but sometimes finding a reason to smile can help uplift your current situation.

Today I will be sharing my top 5 ways to achieve a brighter smile;

Fashion Post: Winter Wardrobe Essentials You Must Have.

Winter is here, but how do we still dress fashionable without sacrificing our Fashion Sense? Whenever it's winter season, deciding what to wear can be incredibly important and also sometimes stressful for me as winter is not my favorite season lol. However when it comes to the Winter season, see it as an opportunity to have fun with clothes, then you probably can’t wait to add new fabrics, textures, and layers to your winter wardrobe.

Photo|Alyssa Strohmann

Aiming to the top is never easy, especially when you have plenty of other important lifestyle aspects to deal with like women usually do. Juggling career and family life together with socializing and proper self-care seem almost impossible to do successfully. But there are still plenty of ladies that work hard in order to show us that everything can be achieved with healthy habits and consistency.

Beauty and Lifestyle : A Few Things I Do Daily To Help Me Stay Sane During This Period.

With everything going on right now in the world, it can be very challenging to keep up with your normal daily routine, I know I do struggle from time to time especially with being a mom and having to always improve my brand/platform every day, but we have to try to invest in ourselves and never forget to put ourself and happiness first, If you are happy, the people around you will be happy.

Today's post is about the few things I do to try to maintain a normal and healthy lifestyle daily.

Start Your Day With A Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” – and it’s true, we have fasted overnight while sleeping, so skipping breakfast will just add to this fasting period. Missing your morning meal has been found to disrupt blood glucose balance, consequently affecting energy levels and concentration.

If you leave home without breakfast this means your body would have to play "Catch me if you can" all day long, because it's trying to make up for not eating in the morning, so you won’t be feeling your best, leading to poor overall function. Eating a good breakfast on a regular basis leads to improved mood, better memory and good hormonal balance. The consumption of a healthy daily breakfast has also been found to boost the metabolic rate and consequently lead to efficient weight loss, as well as help to maintain a healthy weight.

An Hour A Day Work - Out:

Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising regularly decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Exercise has been proven to provide a mood booster, as it releases chemicals into your brain that help you feel happier and can ease the effects of depression, ADHD, and anxiety. It can also allow you to sleep better at night, which is important to maintaining an overall good mood.

Set Up A Motivational Work Space In Your Home And Sit There Few Hours A Day:

Use a simple desk, your dressing table, your dining table or even your coffee table. You need to create a positive space that would tempt you into sitting there almost all day without feeling down or depressed. I would like to discourage you from sitting in bed or slouching about, you want to feel like a powerful Boss Queen Or King. You need to create a workspace that feels and looks beautiful but also functional. In a recent post, I mentioned my love for crystals and how certain crystals help you stay focused, I like adding crystals to my home office table that help me stay focused while studying.

Meditation Is Key:
I know a lot of people enjoy Meditation, but after doing further research I realised that some people don't enjoy it, Some feel it's too long a process, some actually find it boring.
Here is what I think- At first when I started meditating I hated it. It took so long to finish, listening to the Guided Meditation got so boring I Stopped and tried other things. I then returned to the basic things I do like, Playing with my Crystals, Burning sage to get rid of negative energy around my surrounding and myself, I enjoy using my Cards and Dices but I still felt drawn to the idea of mastering the Act of Meditation, I tried it again and slowly started liking it, or maybe I liked the voice of the speaker in the Guided Meditation, It was so soothing he put me to sleep so quickly, Since then I have not stopped Meditating. Another good thing about it is this- there’s research suggesting that the practice of meditation may reduce:
Anxiety (Y'all can see I made it bold, this is something many of us struggle with daily especially during this period of Isolation).
Depression
Blood pressure
Insomnia

In a nutshell, it has many Mental and Physical Health Benefit, these are dark times and so much is going on in the world today, what better time to start than now?

Practice Daily meditation because the practice of staying present and mindful for a limited period of time can have numerous benefits for our mental and physical health, When we meditate, we can enhance our focus and decision-making and lessen our feelings of fear and stress.

I do hope this post has been helpful in some way please share and leave a comment below, and stay tuned for more posts coming soon.

Linda O Bella

Food Recipe Of The Day – Enjoy A Healthy Homemade Berry Blast Smoothie.. #fblogger #foodie

Hey My Lovelies,
Today I am sharing one of my favorite Home-made smoothies with you, I will always advice you all to fill your body up with plenty of fluids, probiotics – like tummy-friendly yogurt and foods rich in dietary fiber to make your digestive system run smoothly and swiftly. I am a huge fan of Home-made smoothies because it allows me to experiment with what I love and what I have got rather than sticking to the smoothies sold in stores.

Smoothies are a great way to squeeze in extra nutrients. They’re easy to transport for days when you need a quick breakfast on the go and they’re pretty darn delicious.

Everyone loves making smoothies and the great thing about smoothies is that you can add all kinds of delicious nutritious ingredients to a basic fruit smoothie.

Smoothies include dietary fiber making them thicker and more nutritious than fruit juice alone.

Okay, so I am not your typical girl with the same mindset as everyone else, the way I reason is bespoke and weirdly awesome. When I say Happy Mother's Day to all the Queens I am directing it at all the women in the world, whether they have kids or not.

BEAUTY: Daily Lifestyle Routine For A Greater You.

My passions are Luxury, Beauty, Style, Fashion, and anything that helps me and others grow and glow. Those who know me well know that I adore talking about beauty and self-care tips, but today we are talking about caring for the "Inner You".

Beauty Essentials: VALENTINO VOCE VIVA Is Giving Me The Ooh~LaLa Effect.

Shh.. Do you smell that? It's me wearing one of my favorite perfumes. Valentino Voce Viva.

The purpose of creating this fragrance was to Celebrate every woman’s voice, VOCE VIVA is the new feminine fragrance by Valentino.

There are certain things in life that make you appreciate the responsibility of your nose and this fragrance is definitely one of them.

Your sense of smell helps you enjoy life. You may delight in the aromas of your favorite foods or the fragrance of flowers. Your sense of smell and your sense of taste is part of your chemosensory system.

Beauty Talk: How To Detox Your Skin Inside Out.

Glowing, radiant skin starts from within—which is why you should also consider forgoing some trigger foods like dairy, sugar, and coffee during your skin detox.

Lifestyle: The Importance of Grounding and Unblocking Your Chakras.

Today's post is going to be a deep one, but it needs to be heard and shared. What you choose to do with this information is entirely up to you. I woke up today feeling refreshed, and this was due to one of my spiritual practices last night. I want you to feel the gratitude you have for your body for carrying your soul through this life, allowing you all the experiences you have in this lifetime, and faithfully supporting you as you live in each moment. I might be a lover of beauty, fashion, luxury you name it, but when it comes to "Spirituality" -- It is the core foundation of my life.

Easy DIY Craft : How I Made This Beautiful Christmas Globe Decor.

Here is a little recap of an activity I enjoyed most this last Christmas; It felt so good to make a handful of these and shared it with friends and loved ones to add that little bit of my magic to their Christmas decorations. I will be sharing a picture tutorial with you today and trust me- No words needed!

Beauty Essentials: The Self-Care Kit by The Dead Sea Co.

Self-care is all we hear about these days, and why shouldn’t it be? There is no shame in wanting to take better care of yourself and your mental health! While a lot of self-care practices focus on your Mental health and grounding routine, pairing them with some indulgent pampering of your outer skin is also important for overall well-being.

I always say take care of your skin because it's the only place you have to live in, I have previously written posts about facials, etc, but today I will be emphasizing the use and benefits of Mud Masks.

Self-Care Kit by The Dead Sea Co

When You wake up in the morning, what kind of attitude do you get up with, remember how you start your day has an effect on how your whole day will turn out, try to leave negativity at the door before you enter your home, if you dwell in the midst of negative people, it will attach to you believe me i know this, so here is one advice i will give you, "Cleanse Your Self and Aura", read positive Articles, Listen to positive music (there are loads of them on Youtube for Free) ,wake up everyday with a grateful heart and be thankful for the live you live, stop trying to impress others, do things right by you , and share love with all you meet in life.

Homemade Gluten-Free Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: An Easy Dessert Recipe.

Happy new month LOBers!! lol "not me making up words" for my dear readers. I love anything (vegan/gluten-free/#nottoosugary/#nonfattening/#savemysummerbody) lol and the list goes on.

I am sure you'd also like to wow all of your loved ones with the best and simplest treat especially during the holidays- something like (strawberries dipped in chocolate)!

Trust me it's easy and all you need is fresh berries, melted chocolate, and some time to dip and chill them. I love this because Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries make a beautiful centerpiece for a special event, a classy addition to a dessert platter, or an attractive garnish for a tiered cake.

Lifestyle Tips : Things I Do To Keep My Self Mentally And Spiritually Balanced During These Dark Times.

Meditation
I know a lot of people enjoy Meditation, but after doing further research I realized that some people don't enjoy it, Some feel it's too long a process, and some actually find it boring.
Here is what I think- At first when I started meditating I hated it. It took so long to finish, listening to the Guided Meditation got so boring I Stopped and tried other things. I then returned to the basic things I do like, Playing with my Crystals, Burning sage to get rid of negative energy around my surroundings and myself, I enjoy using my Cards and Dice but I still felt drawn to the idea of mastering the Act of Meditation, I tried it again and slowly started liking it, or maybe I liked the voice of the speaker in the Guided Meditation, It was so soothing he put me to sleep so quickly, Since then I have not stopped Meditating. Another good thing about it is this- there’s research suggesting that the practice of meditation may reduce:

Lifestyle And Relationships : How Important Is Consistency In Our Daily Lives And Relationships?

Many who know me are very aware I am a true "Capricorn Female" and also a true believer in the word "Consistency", I always tell people - if you begin an adventure or a journey a certain way, stick to it, the minute you relax and divert from your course things will go crazy, and as we have seen in the world today many friendships, relationships, business partnerships have gone down the drain due to lack of consistency and also the influence of Social Media and Ideal Gossip.

Beauty Chat 101: Your Skin Is An Investment Not An Expense.| Erborian Ginseng Infusion.

Self-care starts with skincare. Don't believe me? Let me give you a little example below.

So you know how I am always all about self-love, selfless acts of love, breathing in positivity, exhaling negativity, and all that, well while doing all that I realized I needed to pay attention to the language my skin was speaking and she was speaking "STRESS". Stress has a huge impact on our skin, it's something that cannot be avoided, as much as you want to be kumbaya! Life and its daily activities will have your skin screaming in different languages. I very recently decided while doing meditation, breathing exercises, working out and etc, I needed to pay extra attention to my skincare regimen as well as my health.

Before you read further please note that this is NOT an AD, it's my personal opinion about these products, and also included in this post is an authentic review from our lifestyle editor Melissa which I will share later in this post.

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LINDA O BELLA