"I Love You, But I Love Me More" Self-Care Tips

Every once in a while we reach a point where we realize we've been neglecting ourselves in the midst of chasing other non-important things. When we finally come back to reality, it's important to remember to take care of ourselves. Here are a few self-care tips to bettering yourself any day!

1. Makeup - Natural tones are perfect for the day and darker tones are perfect for the evening. Just be sure that your foundation at least matches!
2. Smile - Smiling can trick your body (and other people) into a better mood. Frowning gives you wrinkles!
3. Nightly Skin-Care - Remove all makeup before bed. Aloe vera gels and collagen serums are best applied before bed.
4. Brows - Let your eyebrows grow. Castor oil and pure aloe vera help them grow thick and long, and ABH Brow Wiz is worth every penny for long-lasting natural brows.
5. Skin - Know your actual skin type and look up ingredients that help it: salicylic acid helps normal/oily skin, glycolic acid helps drier, aged skin.
6. Revive - Eat fresh fruit and stay away from processed sweets for hydrated, glowing skin and more.
7. Grooming - Use non-scented deodorant or aloe-vera gel after you shave to avoid razor bumps, or opt to get waxed instead.
8. Hydrate - Drink water with every meal, and between each meal. Hydration does wonders for your entire body.
9. Education - Keep your grades and GPA up. Your education is a valuable asset to your identity.
10. Language - Try to use fewer cuss words, and learn new words to expand your vocabulary.
11. Outfits - Dressing in neutrals like nudes, whites, mauves, pinks, blacks and greys makes outfit choices easier to mix and match.
12. Exercise - Exercise regularly, and change up your workouts every couple of months to keep your body challenged.
13. Treat yourself - Have lunch and dinner dates with friends, take yourself to the spa, and build a social life outside of romantic relationships.
14. Income - Get a job and make your own money so you're not financially dependent on someone else.
15. Second Hustle - Start a business, using your online presence to back it. Creating an online business is easier than ever.
16. Save Your Coins - Establish a solid savings account. Never get caught without fallback funds.
17. Sleep - Get yourself on a proper sleep schedule. It's easier to grind when you're well rested.
18. Hair - Whichever hairstyle you choose, own it!
19. Never get wasted in public - Maintain your class and poise at all times, and never compromise your lucidity for anyone.

Go Be GREAT!