Aging Gracefully….NOT!

Getting older? Well, we all are, but sometimes it feels that you are not aging at all, then you look in the mirror and wonder, who is that old lady? What happened to beauty…good looks? I don’t mind getting older, personally I know that I am a much better and stronger person now than I was 20 years ago, but still somehow to have it thrown up in my face day after day having to look that old woman in the face, can be to say the least frustrating.

How can we stay feeling good about ourselves, when it seems that new lines and wrinkles are appearing daily? Well, personally I have found that taking some time to invest in some good makeup has helped.  No more is Cover Girl over the counter stuff going to hide the aging, so honestly it is time to start getting makeup that is geared towards older women.  Products made by Almay and Oil of Olay work really well to help hide some of those changes on your face.  It will cost you a little more than you are probably spending, but the confidence you will feel with a younger looking face is priceless.

You can also change your hair style.  Getting a new cut and a new color can help you create a whole new you.  Trying to wear the same hair style that you were sporting 20 years ago, probably won’t work and will just make you look out dated.

Same goes for clothing, wear clothes that flatter you, but don’t try to wear clothes that you wore when you were a teen.  Also, don’t go digging through your teenage daughter’s clothes, you may actually be making yourself look older by dressing like you think you are 15 so this is definitely something that you should avoid doing.

Young is not only a frame of mind, but also a physical thing, so be sure to exercise and eat right to keep your body and mind sound through the aging process.

Do things that feed your soul.  Having a good attitude and feeling good about yourself can shine through even the wrinkles.  Have a good time and enjoy your life and do things to make yourself feel better and more confident, and remember there is no one who is more critical of the way you look than you are.