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Thursday, August 11, 2011

"The Rules of Life" by Richard Templar

Having wrote the hit "The Rules of Work" this book is about basic principles that are meant to help you get more out of life. After reading this book I find alot of the "rules" are common sense but the way he explains it is interesting .
There are so many bits I hope I'll remember but some main rules I find hit home are:
  • Accept what is done is done- regrets, regret, regrets, so many regrets
  • Accept yourself- love yourself, your the only you
  • Know what counts and what doesn't count- who hasn't heard don't sweat the small stuff
  • Take an interest in the outside world- don't get consumed by your own little issues in your bubble! Sometimes I feel I need a good slap to realise my life ain't so bad.
  • No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt- well that just says it all
  • Change what you can change, let go of the rest
  • Aim the be the very best, not the second best -it takes effort, but knowing you tried is sometimes all that matters. "failing is fine, aiming for 2nd isn't"
  • Dress like today is important- I am a massive fan of trackies and dressing gowns, but I know I feel so much more confident and sexy in heels and a dress, even if it is just going to the shops.
  • Have a plan- your dream will be a dream unless there is some sort of a plan
  • Get used to stepping outside your comfort zone
  • It's ok to feel big emotions
  • Look after yourself- look at my beauty section for some ways to pamper yourself :)
  • Prune your stuff frequently- clutter is bad, throw out stuff you don't use or need, it feels refreshing.
  • Only the good feel guilty- I like this one
These are just from one section of the book, so I really recommend it. Even though alot of the stuff you've heard before, reading it all at once kind of reminds you how important they really are. Good things to ponder on...


"Beauty" by Vogue


This book of well known and not so well known tips was interesting. I hoped it would be a insider of how to's of high fashion, and I guess that's their selling point, but it was more down to earth than I thought.
Some random tips I haven't heard of and want to try:
  • Have 2 glasses of water in the morning before breakfast to wake up and hydrate your body.
  • It takes 7 - 8 weeks to break down cellulite. They have some more great info so I'll make a whole post about it.
  • The skin is warmer during sleep and absorbs more skincare products so load on a night cream packed with vitamins.
  • The sun damages hair as much as it damages skin.
  • Your hair should be completely soaked for at least 30 seconds before you shampoo.
  • Intensive conditioner is every gloss haired girl secret weapon.
  • First used in black and white hollywood films, they say putting vaseline over eye shadow or by itself on eyelids as a good party look.
  • Apply mascara to the ends of lashes, not the base (which is what I thought) because it can create spider lashes (as I have).
  • To look good in photos, look relaxed and natural as if your smiling at a friend.
  • Weekly soak feet in hot water (not scalding) with aromatic oils for 10 minutes, then scrape with a pumice stone or foot file.
  • Rub vaseline into nails before you go to sleep for stronger healthier nails and weekly soak in warm almond oil.
I can't wait to try these tips! I'll try and keep you updated on the outcomes.
Also, I'm really into natural home made products at the moment and I found this great blog filled with recipes packed with skin loving goodness!