Saturday, June 14, 2008

Sleep deprivation: How do we conquer it?

For all of us, getting 5 to 8 hours of sleep is lavishness. But is it possible nowadays? In today’s world, we are used to work harder and longer and find ourselves with less time of rest. There are some people who used to take sleeping pills or popping pills in order to get more sleep. I’ve read these simple tips that may help us on how to get a few more hours of sleep and I just want to share it with you guys…
It is said that we should have to know what stresses us, and write them up instead of keeping this in our head because this may help us to have a better rest by not having everything being juggled in our mind while we are trying to get sleep. Exercising regularly maybe a great help also, this will help us to gain more energy and help us to sleep better. We should try to avoid caffeine after 4 to 5 pm and the most important of all is time management by trying to sleep at the same time every night because when we change our sleep pattern and times can lead us to restless nights. If you believe that you suffer from insomnia, please contact your doctor to speak to them about possible treatment.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Summer… Bikini is in…

Ah, summer, summer, summer. It brings to mind that sad, scary necessity of the season: The bathing suit! or the two piece swimsuit.  In particular, those dreaded bikinis. Let’s see if we can’t find the perfect bikini that will enhance your figure. These tips will get you started:

1.) When you’re selecting a bikini, be absolutely certain that the bottoms fit. You’d think such a thing is obvious, but on your next beach outing, take a gander at all the love-handle spillage. It’s not a pretty sight, but it’s even true of lovely, fit girls. Don’t let your desire to be a size 4 ruin how you actually fill out your suit. If you are a size 6 (or 8 or 10) embrace it!


2.)
Now, for the tops. There are hundreds of shapes and ways to keep our collective heaving bosoms in check, but if you’re not well endowed, try a top which enhances your smaller bust. You lucky girls can choose a bandeau top, and try one with a pattern. Bold prints and texture give the illusion of a larger bust line, so flaunt it.
3.) Perhaps you have the opposite issue? An ample chest just loves a halter. With a sleek, wide-strapped halter top you can hoist and lift. It’s also wildly liberating not having to worry about the “girls” falling out every time you dive in the water.
4.) Short legs? My every apology, but low-cut boy shorts will simply never work for you. If you, too, are shaped like a corgi or dachshund, always look for a higher-cut leg. It is possible to find something both low-rise and high-legged, but it ain’t easy.

5.)
Another key point: Even if you totally know your body, please, always try on your bikinis. I mean, don’t be gross–keep the underwear on–but in order to really judge the amount of bottom it covers or how much leg it reveals, you must try it on.
6.) Although it’s a little cliche, it’s true that you must really love your little bikini and feel comfortable in it. If it makes you happy, it will lessen the horror of throwing your near-naked body around for the world to see.
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Friday, April 11, 2008

Sunburn? How to avoid it….

How to Avoid Sunburn? The natural sunlight is beautiful and can feel really good on the skin. It can even be beneficial to good health and help you gain a nice golden glow. However, too much exposure can cause adverse effects if you get sunburned.

Things You’ll Need:

  • Sunscreen lotion with a SPF rating of 30 or above
  • Shade
  • Self Control

Step 1:
Always avoid direct sunlight to skin contact for extended periods of time without first protecting yourself with a good Sunscreen lotion.

Step 2:
When picnicking or lounging outside try to choose a shaded area apposed to setting up in a place that have direct exposure to the sun.

Step 3:
Regardless of how bad you may like the feel on the sun on your skin, you must have some self control. Most people can avoid unprotected direct sunlight, it is the lack of self control that gets people in trouble.

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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Crown of Glory…

When I got a hair cut last week, I walked out of the salon with glossy, silky, smooth-as-glass locks framing my face. Never had my hair felt so soft nor looked so shiny! Seriously, it was love and I really love to see it like that, it can add my self-confidence…lolz… Anyway, after that I go to the near beauty store to ask and buy a product, then the sales representative introduced a great product that replicate the effect according to her and she give me a little instruction on how to do it… Just wanna share it also… :)

Things You’ll Need:

  • Straightening shampoo
  • Straightening conditioner
  • Leave-in spray conditioner or detangler
  • Heat protecting hair serum
  • Volumizing mousse
  • Round styling brush
  • Hair clips
  • Hair dryer
  • Straightening iron
  • Hair spray

Process:

1. Before you even step in the shower, work any tangles out with a wide-tooth comb. While in the shower, wash with your favorite straightening shampoo. After rinsing out the shampoo, work in either Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner or Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask. For extra silky hair, go with the mask!

2. Blot excess moisture from hair with a towel. Spritz on Sunsilk’s Therma Shine Detangling Spray and comb through.

3. Apply an anti-frizz heat-protecting serum to the ends of the hair only. I recommend John Frieda’s Thermal Protection Hair Serum. Then apply a small dollop of volumizing mousse to the roots on the very top of your hair.

4. Clip the top half of your hair up and begin drying the bottom half of your hair. In small sections, brush through and dry with a round styling brush. If you’ve ever gotten a round brush tangled in your hair, try Goody’s Ouchless Ceramic styling brush. It’s got a little button on top that completely retracts the bristles if you get snagged up.

5. Take down the top section of hair and dry. Add volume to the crown by blasting the roots with the dryer while holding hair up and taut with the brush.

6. After hair is dry, it’s time to pull out the big guns! All this time, I’ve been trying to run a curling iron through my hair to straighten it out. Evidently, a curling iron is better suited to add curl, while a straightening iron with smooth ceramic plates is the best tool to iron out all your kinks … who would’ve thought?? So I picked up the Conair Infiniti Solid Ceramic Straightener and am now addicted. Quickly run the iron over small sections of hair to instantly smooth frizzies and add shine.

7. Finish by spraying a little hairspray into your palms, and running lightly over the top layer of hair.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Be a Beauty Goddess

Hey Girls, we’re all led astray when it comes to our looks. I admit that I always feel it. We’re always depend on what our friends suggest us, what we read on magazine, and the list goes on. I found this no-fail beauty tips that will surely keep you gorgeous and glowing.

Step 1:
Bulk up on fresh makeup sponges so foundation will slide on sheer and easy. If you have brushes, wash them at least once a month in soapy water.

Step 2:
Pick a liner in the same color family as your lipstick. If you’re going for a pouty pucker, try dabbing a frosty gloss in the center of your bottom lip.

Step 3:
Stay within two shades of your natural hair color if you decide to hit the bottle. You won’t need to dye it as often, and you won’t see your roots from a mile away. Otherwise, keep a standing appointment at a salon.

Step 4:
Lather up every other day with shampoo. Unwashed hair styles more easily when there is a little oil to help keep strands in place.

Step 5:
Give eye makeup something to stick to by applying foundation or pressed powder to your lids before dabbing on color.

Step 6:
Make a habit of getting regular hair trims every 6 weeks. To help stop your ends from going splitsville between snips, try a hot-oil treatment.

Step 7:
Wash acne-prone skin with cleansers designed to prevent future breakouts as well as zap existing zits.

Step 8:
When washing hair, scrub up with tepid water and rinse off with cool water. Give your hair a styling break by letting it air-dry. And when you do plug in your styling appliances, shield locks from heat with a thermal protectant.

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Thursday, January 31, 2008

Dating with a Hot Guy?

Here are some steps to do on how a woman can nail a hot guy:

STEP 1
Don’t act interested. (Usually a hot guy think that women fall all over them easily, so you must show them that you are not impressed.)

Step 2

Be interesting. (Have something about you that is over his head. If you have a great job, talk about your accomplishments, or if you went to a really good school, or even if you are big into volunteering. Talk about things that you are passionate about.)

Step 3

Give him a chase. (Be a tease. Get his number instead of giving him yours. Keep the ball in your court. Decide when and if you meet, and what you do together. Don’t try to impress him. Make it known that he needs to impress you to stick around.)

Step 4

Date other men. (Or at least flirt with them. By showing him that other men are interested in you, with this you’ll probably keep him on his toes.)


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Thursday, January 24, 2008

11 Flirting Tips for Women

1. Give clear signals

Men are notoriously bad at interpreting signals from women. Know what you want when you flirt and make sure your signals are clear and that they convey what you mean. It’s not fair to flirt with someone for the fun of it – unless they are obviously flirty themselves. Flirting for fun is fine when you know someone a little better. If you genuinely want to meet people then by all means flirt, just make sure you know how to separate the sexual flirting signals from the ‘hi, I’m friendly’ flirting signals.

2. Great States are catching

People love being around charismatic people because they spread good feelings. Get yourself into the right state for flirting and go for it. Feel good about yourself and others will feel good about you.

3. Carry something to get you noticed

If you want someone to approach you, be sure to wear or carry something that is eye-catching and noticeable to you. You will be surprised how much easier it is to go up to someone and ask a question about their prop.

4. Separate yourself from your friends

If you go out with a group of friends or even one girlfriend, make sure you separate from them so that you are more approachable. No man wants to be rejected in front of a group of women, and he may well feel he cannot approach you when you are ‘protected’ by a herd of other women!

5 .Check your voice

Does your voice sound like a dental drill or do you wash people in waves of sensual sound?

6. If you are not interested, be polite when rejecting a man

‘Get lost nerd’ is NOT the way to say NO. Men who approach women may do so clumsily sometimes. If you are not interested, make it clear and be polite. It can be very difficult to get up the courage to approach a woman. Refuse someone in the way you would appreciate being turned down yourself. If you are sure someone is NOT for you you can say ‘I am sure you will find someone who is right for you, but I am sorry I don’t think it’s me. Remember that even if this person is not for you, they may have friend potential and who knows that benefits that can bring!!

7. Be interesting by being interested

Cut down the talk about yourself and ask him open ended questions. Find out about him – after all people generally enjoy talking about themselves and feel flattered when someone shows an interest in them. This also gives him the cue that you like to know a bit about someone before exchanging numbers or accepting a date.

8. Ask him what he enjoys doing

Women and men often tend to fall back on the line ‘What do you do’? To some men, this can smack of ‘checking for wallet-padding’. Alternatively Not everyone is doing the work they love, YET and the question may put them on the spot. Men are much more activity orientated whereas women like to talk about emotions. Asking them what they enjoy doing in their life will allow find out more about what makes them tick.

9. If you give out your number, give the genuine one

Carry a personal or business card to hand out. This way you know that when you give out your phone number you either give out the genuine one or not at all. Imagine what it must feel like plucking up the courage to dial a woman’s number only to find it is the local Chinese take-away.

10. Make the first move!

95% of men I talked to said they would love to be approached by a woman. If women are looking for equality then it is only fair that they do their share of the asking. It will also give you an opportunity to understand what men have to go through when making a first approach.

And finally:

Be yourself.

It’s no point in assuming a role you think someone wants you to play because you’ll get found out sooner or later. Be proud of who you are and if you aren’t YET sure how you are at your best, you might want to do some work on it. There are plenty of courses and self-help books out there.

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