Lecture Notes: The Secrets to Glowing Up

Introduction

• Self-love is crucial for improving yourself. You don’t need to hate yourself now to be better in the future.
• 14 secrets to glowing up will be shared.

Morning Routine

• Swap Instagram scrolling with Pinterest scrolling.
  • Pinterest helps with visualization and manifestation.
  • Curate Pinterest to show vision board content.

Skin and Hair Care

• Skin: Use products suited to your skin type.

  • Wash Test: Use a gentle cleanser, wait 30 minutes, observe skin behavior.
    • Shiny/Oily: Oily skin type.
    • Dry/Flaky: Dry skin type.
    • Oily T-Zone only: Combination skin type.
    • Hydrated: Normal skin type.

• Hair: Determine hair porosity for suitable products.

  • Soak Test: Clean hair in water bowl.
    • Sinks: High porosity (dryness/frizz prone).
    • Floats: Low porosity (doesn’t absorb moisture well).
    • Middle: Medium porosity.

Menstrual Cycle

• Track menstrual cycle to understand body and mood changes.
  • Use apps like Apple Health, Flow, My Calendar.
  • Insight helps in adjusting diet, skincare, exercise, and schedule.

Presentability

• Look presentable to boost self-confidence.
  • Small efforts in appearance affect mood positively.

Vitamins

• Necessary due to inadequate nutrients in modern diet.
  • Common deficiencies: Protein, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron.
  • Consult a nutritionist for proper supplementation.

3S Rule: Sip, Sunlight, Self-Reflect

• Sunlight: Boost mood and vitamin D.
• Sip: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Self-Reflect: Daily check-ins to understand feelings and well-being.

Walking

• Daily walking is essential for health and maintaining activity levels.
  • Use fitness trackers, walking pads, and audio entertainment to stay motivated.

Personal Time

• Take 15 minutes daily for personal enjoyment and relaxing activities.

Meal Planning

• Plan meals to ensure proper nutrition and save money.
  • Meal prep on weekends can be helpful.

Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)

• Find contentment in own company and simple joys.
  • Romanticize life to appreciate current moment.

Feel-Good Music Playlist

• Create a playlist to boost mood and confidence.
  • Share playlists with others for new song ideas.

End-Shift Routine

• Mentally and physically separate work from personal time.
  • Clean workspace, create to-do list for the next day.

Nighttime Ritual for Better Sleep

• Use magnesium, melatonin, and chamomile tea.
  • Factors that enhance sleep:
    • Turn phone to sleep mode.
    • Use yellow lights in the evening.
    • Reserve bed for sleep only.

Conclusion

• Reflect on which tips are new and which are already followed.
• Share confidence-boosting playlists and experiences in comments.