Keltie Knight and Alexandra Daddario were recently spotted wearing Chinese Laundry! Both the Entertainment Tonight host & actress rocked the white boot trend, completing their outfits with the Radiant Bootie in cloud ($89.99, www.chineselaundry.com).
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Many conditions like cancer and diabetes are difficult to talk about with your doctor because of the burden of these diseases and the hardship of the symptoms and treatment. Other ailments are just plain embarrassing. Not to worry, you are not alone in feeling bashful about certain issues you may be experiencing. The good news is, most of these embarrassing conditions are not life threatening and if you have the courage to speak to your doctor, “you will find that your doctor is trained to talk about sensitive issues in a manner that is both considerate and informative,” says New York Based Internist and Gastroenterologist, Dr. Niket Sonpal.
While you are still working up the courage to make an appointment with your doctor, here are the top 5 embarrassing questions you may have with insight from our expert.
1. I’m still young and I get hemorrhoids. Why is this happening and what can I do?
Though hemorrhoids are more prevalent in adults 40 – 65 years old, young people may still have symptoms associated with hemorrhoids. It is estimated that 75% of the population gets them at some point. Hemorrhoids are common and usually not life-threatening. “What you need to keep in mind is that Hemorrhoids are a symptom of a variety of conditions,” says Dr. Sonpal. “Observe your symptoms and report to your doctor what you feel. Especially in the case of extreme rectal bleeding, lower stomach pain, and unexpected weight loss. These are all symptoms of a more serious condition like colon or rectal cancer, which is most common in people over 40.
2. I have a cold sore on my mouth, if I perform oral sex on my partner will I transmit to them?
“Yes, it is possible and common for someone with oral herpes to unknowingly transmit the virus to their sexual partner through oral sex,” explains Dr. Sonpal. Using protection is the safest way to prevent this from happening even during oral sex. Herpes is transmitted through skin contact so barriers like condoms are effective in reducing the risk to your partner. Usually, people are more cautious about unplanned pregnancies and diseases transmitted through fluids than they are about oral sex and it’s common for them to have oral sex without condoms. This can lead to, not just the transmission of herpes but other viruses like the previously mentioned HPV. Dr. Sonpal’s advice is to stay tested and don’t be afraid to ask your doctor for the pertinent exams if you know you’ve been exposed.
3. Why is my stool green?
Dr. Sonpal explains that, “It can be jarring for people when they experience it the first time but it is rarely related to anything serious. Green is under the umbrella of acceptable stool colors. Most commonly stool will be brown but depending on what you eat you may have occasions where the volume of vegetables you eat affect the color of your poop due to the chlorophyll.”
Other causes can be food coloring, “Children are often exposed to the experience sooner or later because of cereals. Some kids think it’s cool. This is not related to something serious,” says Dr. Sonpal.
Other causes could be medications, coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods. Dr. Sonpal elaborates that if the green stool is not accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, or pain, which could indicate food poisoning, then you shouldn’t worry too much about it.
4. Why am I gassier during my period?
Studies have shown that high percentages of women, with and without Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), complain about increased gas and bloating during their menstruation. “Your body’s hormones are acting up and you may be more sensitive to certain foods than normal,” explains Dr. Sonpal. He recommends avoiding foods high in fiber. These foods tend to increase the bloating as they are meant to keep you full for longer. “If you live a sedentary lifestyle your digestive system might already be slow. Don’t skip out your fitness routine or your late afternoon walk as it can be a key part of keeping your digestive system working during your period, says Dr. Sonpal. He also recommends cutting off the sugary and carbonated drinks which increase the bloat.
5. I’m young, why am I having the constant urge to go urinate throughout the day and most of all at night?
This is a tough subject for many people. For older people, it is a sign of aging and they see it as such. The stigma of urinary incontinence keeps them from speaking to their doctors about it until the problem gets out of their control completely. For young people, experiencing urinary incontinence or hyperactive bladder is shocking. We grow up not realizing that these types of issues can affect people at a younger age. Urinary incontinence most commonly affects women and people over 40 but it is totally possible that a person in their 20’s can be dealing with this issue.
6. I’m a woman- why do I have hair on my nipples?
Dr. Sonpal states that, “Hairy nipples are normal for women. Seeing black, wiry hairs growing around the areolas can be surprising, but you’re not alone. The percentage of women who have hairy nipples is unclear, and many women don’t report it to their doctor.
In most cases, hairy nipples aren’t cause for concern. For most people, they’re a normal part of bodily changes.” You don’t need to remove the dark hairs around your nipples. They won’t cause any issues. However, you can remove them for aesthetic reasons if you choose. Several treatment options may help. One can choose laser hair removal, electrolysis, waxing, trimming etc. Speak with your doctor about what is safest.
7. Is it supposed to smell “down there?”
“Your vagina and its discharge should have a smell, but it shouldn’t be a bad smell and you shouldn’t be able to smell it from a distance,” says Dr. Sonpal. He adds, “Vaginal discharge and smells are dependent upon hormonal changes, mood changes, hygiene habits, sexual activity, physical activity and clothing.” If you’re sweating or you’ve recently had sex, you may notice an odor, but it’s normally nothing to worry about. However, if you experience odor plus itching, burning or irritation, it might be a treatable vaginal infection like bacterial vaginosis or the STI trichomoniasis. “Don’t douche,” cautions Dr. Sonpal. That will just remove the healthy bacteria your body needs to naturally clean your vagina.
About Dr. Niket Sonpal:
Dr. Niket Sonpal is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical instructor at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn who specializes in Gastroenterology. He is a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia – Hope Medical Institute in Poland. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, he was selected to be the 2013‐2014 Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–Northshore LIJ Health System. Dr. Sonpal has completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Lenox Hill Hospital and continues his work in the field of medical student and resident test preparation. He now serves as the associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Brookdale University medical center.
He is the co‐author for the best-selling Master the Boards: USMLE Step 2 CK, Master the Boards Step 3, And Master the Boards: Internal Medicine. He is also the Chief Operating Officer for Medquest Test Prep, Director of Medical Education for Picmonic Test Prep, and a recognized expert on medical test prep.
Taking care of your skin will leave you looking confident, healthy and glowing all day every day. Re-energising tired looking skin and reducing the number of spots and blemishes are generally everyone’s goal. There are a few simple things that you can add to your daily routine to keep your complexion fresh, clean and healthy. Our top tips will steer you in the right direction.
Keeping your skin hydrated never goes out of style. Drinking water has many benefits for your health and glowing, radiant skin is one of them. It is recommended to drink 3 litres of water a day at a minimum. Once you start increasing the amount you’re drinking a day you will start to notice the signs. Your skin will be much clearer and spot free.
2. Always Take Your Make-Up off at Night
We all love finding the latest make-up tips and trends, however, never be tempted to go to sleep in your make-up no matter how tired you feel. It can feel like a chore having to remove your make-up every evening yet your skin needs time to breathe. Once you’re in a routine and you start seeing the positive effects on your skin, it will become a more enjoyable process.
3. Find the Right Products for Your Skin
It is important to find cleansers, moisturizers, and serums that work for your skin type, especially those with sensitive skin. Do your research into different brands and even ask a professional as to what they advise. Using the wrong products could make your skin react coming out in a rash or blemish. If you have particularly sensitive skin, make sure you find a product that uses ingredients that will not make your face flare up.
4. Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise
It may feel after removing your make-up with oil (or whatever works for you) your face is clean. However, you need to also cleanse (twice) at night, tone and moisturize to make sure every product is removed and your skin is soft and fresh. Even in the morning, you need to repeat the process as overnight your skin will pick up dirt and bacteria from your pillow. This regime will certainly keep your complexion in great condition.
5. Avoid Touching Your Skin Repeatedly
It may feel after removing your make-up with oil (or whatever works for you) your face is clean. However, you need to also cleanse (twice) at night, tone and moisturize to make sure every product is removed and your skin is soft and fresh. Even in the morning, you need to repeat the process as overnight your skin will pick up dirt and bacteria from your pillow. This regime will certainly keep your complexion in great condition.
6. Be Gentle
When removing makeup or applying any products do not pull your skin. Be kind and gentle by using soft strokes or simply pat the face. Dragging your skin unnecessarily may cause wrinkles or marks as it is stretched too far. Always treat your skin with great care when applying or removing cosmetic products and makeup.
7. Avoid Heat
Do not put your face directly under the shower head. The pressure and heat are too powerful for your complexion causing damage to your sensitive skin. Instead, wash with cool/warm water using the sink to clean your face in a more gentle way. Avoid turning the heat up in the shower at any time to prevent unnecessary damage over time.
8. Keep Make-Up Brushes Clean
After use always clean the make-up off your brushes. This may sound time-consuming but the bacteria and dirt that will build upon each brush after countless uses will have a negative impact on your complexion. Also, use different brushes when covering spots to avoid spreading to the rest of your face.
9. Keep Unhealthy Snacks to a Minimum
Although cakes, chocolate, and crisps may taste delicious, they are not great for the skin. The same goes for fizzy drinks and alcohol. Moderate how much unhealthy snacks you eat replacing your usual routine with healthier options such as fruit, raisins, nuts etc. Not only with you see the benefit you will feel it too.
10. Reduce Sun Exposure
We all like a summer tan to last us through the winter, however, don’t overdo it especially when it comes to your face. Regularly sitting in the sun for long periods of time will damage your skin. Always use a high SPF sun cream when you go on holiday and limit your exposure. At times, sit out of the sun to allow your body to cool off and always shade your face to avoid wrinkles. Sunbeds are a definite no and should not be used, as there are many known dangers.
To Finish
Each point is easy to add into your daily routine. With a little discipline and determination, you will start to notice a difference, especially from drinking more water, taking your make-up off at night, cutting out unhealthy snacks and reducing sun exposure. Once you have added each tip into your beauty regime, your skin will look refreshed and flawless, leaving you wondering why you didn’t start cleansing, toning and moisturizing much sooner.
The sharing economy has become one of the most popular trends among millennials today, and fashion is certainly not an exception. Many people spend less on fashion purchases and appear to care less about owning an entire wardrobe. Because of this, a new sector on clothing rentals has sprung up. Although it’s been geared mainly towards formal wear given its one-time use nature, a lot of start-ups are already offering rentals for everyday wear. There are many instances that renting clothes is better than buying them, and here are some instances wherein that is true.
1. When there’s a wedding you’re a part of
As mentioned, clothing rentals are usually geared towards formal wear. This is because formal wear is often just used once. Especially for weddings, wedding dresses or suits can break the bank and is only worn on your wedding day. As such, it’s more practical to rent wedding dresses or suits rather than buying them. By renting out your dress or suit, you can use the excess money towards building your new life instead. The same goes for attendees of the wedding. Most guests are also going to use the dress once, so it’ll also be more practical just to rent it out. The Volte Dress Hire has a good collection of dresses you can rent.
2. When you have a photoshoot to go to
When it comes to family portraits or corporate photo shoots, you want to look your best. These photos will live forever. Because of this, you may want to consider renting. This will give you more options to choose from compared to your existing wardrobe. It will also allow you to wear something that you may not have the money to spend on outright.
3. When you go to work everyday
When you’re already working, having a wardrobe for corporate attire is very important. However, sometimes it can be challenging to keep up with regularly freshening up your wardrobe. Imagine that, and you would have to have clothes that mix and match for 365 days a year? So, with work clothes, it can also be more convenient and practical to rent sets of corporate clothes. This way, you’ll always look your best without having to keep buying new items to keep you looking fresh all year round.
4. When you want variety but not clutter in your life
There are times when you want to keep up with trends and have some variety in your wardrobe. However, at the same time, you don’t want to spend too much or have too much clutter in your room. Renting clothes is the perfect solution. When you rent, you can have variety in your wardrobe and avoid the clutter at the same time.
5. When you want to wear designer brands to a special event
There’ll be times when you’ll have events to go to where you’ll be required to wear something beautiful. Maybe you want a designer dress or bag this time. Designer clothes can be far more expensive only to wear it once. However, you don’t want to have to shell out too much just for this one time event. The perfect thing to do is to rent designer dresses or bags. By doing this, you’ll get a bang for your buck and look great doing it at the same time. You’ll also be able to save money.
6. When you want to spice up your life
When you want to experiment on new looks, one of the best ways to do that is to rent out clothes. Renting out clothes will allow you to try on different looks and check whether or not it suits you. By doing this, you’ll be able to choose which looks best on you before having to buy a whole wardrobe collection for that theme. For instance, if you want a more gothic look, you’d be buying outfits that follow this theme. Then, later on, you might find out that it doesn’t suit you. Unfortunately, you end up with a bunch of clothes you don’t want. With renting, you’ll be able to see what it looks like and discard the idea before investing in it.
Conclusion
Renting clothes is a very practical and economical solution for people who want to look good but are also budget conscious. Especially if you’re just wearing a dress once, why not just rent it out, look great, and save money at the same time.
Kerry Benjamin’s premium serums and tools now available on prestige beauty site
It’s been a banner year already for StackedSkincare, the independently owned and operated premier beauty brand, launched by Kerry Benjamin in Los Angeles in 2012. Having expanded its retail footprint in 2018 to select luxury retailers in the US, the brand launched on Sephora.com on January 29, 2019 with its newest and best-selling tools and serums. Together with the Sephora team, Benjamin has chosen items that will strike a chord with the retailer’s discerning customer base, who want nothing but the best in skincare.
“I’ve always been selective with my brand’s retail growth strategy by only choosing partners who are the right brand fit,” Kerry says. “Sephora is the perfect retailer for StackedSkincare; they are experts in the luxury beauty retail space with a massive global audience, and to be launching on their site with some of our best-selling products is a huge milestone for our company. I’m confident that Sephora’s customers are going to love what we have for them!”
Available on Sephora.com since January 29, 2019 are nine SKUs in total, including the brand’s new Microneedling Tool 2.0, Dermaplaning Tool, Ice Roller, and EGF Activating Serum, just four of the best-selling items for which StackedSkincare has become rooted on the maps of skincare aficionados. A complete range of products including PSC Peptide Serum, Dermaplaning Tool Refill Trio, Hyaluronic Acid Champaca Hydrating Serum, Micro-Roller, and Microneedling Tool 2.0 Roller Head Twin Refill Pack, round out the retailer’s offerings, making healthy, bright skin accessible and easier than ever to maintain.
For more information on StackedSkincare and its entry into Sephora, please visit the StackedSkincare store at Sephora.com.
About StackedSkincare
Based in sunny Los Angeles, StackedSkincare® is a premier luxury skin care brand that enables professional-grade treatments for driving active ingredients deeper into the skin. Envisioned by esthetician Kerry Benjamin, the product line helps address various conditions including acne, anti-aging, hydration, hyperpigmentation, and eczema among others. It includes cleansers, peels, exfoliants, serums, and high-end tools such as micro-rollers, microneedling, and dermaplaning tools, which can be found atwww.stackedskincare.com, or in prestige beauty stores.
There is absolutely no shame in getting older – we all get older, and we shouldn’t pay attention to any media outlet or person who tells us that we shouldn’t embrace ageing. After all, getting older means we have experienced more, have learned more, and are better people for it, surely! There are so many reasons to be proud of ageing. Not many people live long enough to get older.
However, you can be proud of ageing while simultaneously taking care of your skin. You shouldn’t obsess – after all, this is likely to cause stress, and stress can be a huge factor when it comes to ageing. However, you can use as many of the tips below as you like to get younger looking skin in one week. Whether you’re prepping for a big event or you simply want to look your best, the ideas below can help you:
First off, get hydrated. Many people say that hydration doesn’t have all that much impact on your skin, but it does! Water flushes out the body, keeps us energized, and helps us to feel better. As a result of all of the great things water does for our bodies, our skin can glow.
You should be drinking a minimum of 2 liters of water per day. If you exercise, you should be drinking more. Carry a big bottle of water with you every day, and don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink from it. Drink regularly, and have goals for certain times throughout the day. Soon enough, this will become a habit!
Unrelated side note: it’s a good idea to buy a water filter rather than bottled water, as plastic is one-use and terrible for the environment.
2. Protect Your Skin From The Sun
Every single day you should be protecting yourself from the sun. It doesn’t even matter if it’s cold and gloomy outside: SPF should be applied in order to protect the skin from the damaging things found in the environment. The amount of SPF you apply can depend on how sensitive your skin is and the other products you are using. For example, if you use acids, then you will need a stronger SPF to ensure you don’t burn.
You can apply your SPF separately or buy a moisturizer that includes it – whatever you prefer.
3. Sort Out Your Daily Skincare Routine
You should have a daily skincare routine that you stick to without fail. Usually this is carried out twice: once in the morning, and once before bed. Here’s an idea of what a simple daily skincare routine should consist of:
There are numerous other products and methods you can look into. Different things work for different people, so it’s important to experiment and see what you are comfortable with. Some people like to double cleanse to make sure the products really work, others like to use two different toners. Some people even enjoy applying an oil after night cream for amazing hydration and plumping. It all depends on how much you want to spend money and time wise, and how committed you are to your skin.
4. Apply A Mask
Treat your skin at least once a week to a mask. You can use most masks 2-3 times per week, so pamper yourself as you see fit. You could even use a couple of different masks, for example, a pink clay one at the start of the week to detox, and a homemade coconut oil mask after a few days for moisture. Overnight masks are especially popular these days and can be a great way to look plump and glowing in the morning.
5. Get Your Micronutrients
Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals found in the foods we eat. This means you should be getting plenty of green veg as well as fruits to nourish your body and enjoy fantastic skin! Many people get great results from eating healthy fats such as avocados and nuts. These foods can also be great for the hair and nails.
6. Exercise
Exercising a few times a week is not only a lot of fun and great for your mental and physical health, it can clear out your skin and give you that ‘straight out of yoga’ glow. However, if you do tend to sweat a lot, you should make sure that you wash your face as soon as possible after your workout. Leaving sweat on the skin can cause problems, like clogged pores.
7. Ensure You’re Getting Enough Sleep
Getting plenty of sleep is essential if you want younger looking skin. Most people just aren’t getting near enough sleep, and then wonder why they can’t be as productive as they’d like, why their appetite is all over the place, and why their skin looks dull. You should be getting around 8 hours of sleep per night – and it should be high quality! If you know you’re not getting this, then just try to add 30 minutes onto what you’re currently getting for now. You won’t be able to change your sleeping pattern in one go.
8. Look Into Specialist Products
Specialist products added to your skincare routine can work a treat, but they are only suited to certain skin types. If you have particularly sensitive skin, using a high dose of retinol probably isn’t a good idea – but you can find mixtures in oil that will help to take the edge off while your skin gets used to it. You can also do your own research on specialist treatments, like asking the internet What is hyaluronic acid? Using acids on the skin can be amazing and give fast results. Just make sure you follow the instructions to avoid overloading your skin and stressing it out!
9. Massage Your Face And Body
If you want the skin all over to look younger, massage is key. Always moisturize after a bath or shower, and massage your creams in with long, sweeping strokes. Facials and body massages can also be a great way to take care of the skin.
10. Use Cool Water
Instead of using hot water on the skin, use cool water where possible. It’ll stop you from drying out the skin, and will even leave your hair in better condition.
11. Take Your Makeup Off Properly
If you wear makeup: always, without fail, take it off properly. Your makeup should be removed by proper cleansing, not with makeup wipes alone. You can use a wipe to get off the excess, but for the most part, it will just move your makeup around your face. Double cleansing is great for those who wear makeup.
12. Give Your Skin A Breather
Try to go 1-2 days per week without wearing makeup at all. It’ll be a great break for your skin and make such a difference!
13. Avoid Bad Habits Like Smoking And Drinking
Smoking and drinking are great ways to fast track your skin to lines and wrinkles. Habits like smoking need to be avoided at all costs, and if you drink, try to stick to just one or two. Don’t drink every day, either!
14. Get A Special Pillow
There are pillows that are designed especially to stop you from creasing your face as you sleep if you’re a side sleeper. It can also be good to look at your pillowcases, as silkier pillowcases will stop the skin from pulling as you move in your sleep and help you to retain the products you have applied.
15. Stop Stressing
Stress will make your skin age right before your eyes. Find ways to relax. Practice deep breathing, read a book, do something you enjoy…just don’t worry about the things that don’t matter!
16. Spritz Your Face To Refresh
During the day if you notice your face looking dull or dry, or you simply want a cooling spray, use a face spray and spritz all over your face. You can find all kinds, such as oils to help you glow, and even sprays to stop you from getting too oily. Using one throughout the day can ensure you are looking your best.
17. Don’t Neglect Your Lips and Hands
Your lips and hands are important too, as people will notice them most of the time! Apply hand cream every day, and if you use acids on your face, use what’s left over on your hands before moisturizing them. This will keep them well exfoliated and looking younger. Exfoliate your lips regularly, and to keep them hydrated, top tip – apply nipple balm! That stuff is the best for dry, chapped lips.
Which of these ideas will you use to ensure your skin slays?
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Spring break is all about new things and new beginnings, and your hair is a unique place to begin. Since the spring season is soon upon us, let that new Spring weather bring new ideas to your hairstyle. In this article, we are giving you excellent suggestions to take your hairstyle back to life for beautiful hair throughout the spring season.
The winter can leave your hair feeling dry and fragile, craving for nourishing hair treatments. With warm weather, it means that you will probably spend more time outside in the sunlight which means it is also the ideal time to prepare your hair for warmer conditions and UV rays. Whether it is a cut or treatment, we will give you unique ideas to prepare your hair for new spring break cut. Bring out your favorite Scissor Tech hairdressing scissors because here are the best five hairstyles to try during the 2019 spring break.
Bob Cut
Bob cut is universally acceptable. In fact, it has become popular in every culture and society. Bob cut style suits all types of faces be it bony or circular. All sorts of hair too can be trimmed in this style. As a matter of fact, the bob cut hairstyle can be used to cover up any faults on the face as well as forehead. Even folks with thin hair will look beautiful when they have a bob cut hairstyle, as it gives a look of much more hair being there. This style demands six-inch scissors and reversible texturizers.
Pixie Cut
Pixie cuts had a big moment a couple of years ago when various celebrities were all making the cut. Well, the haircut style is back again. However, the styles have more texture, volume, and depth this time as opposed to just being short and sleek. The cut is so popular and has been named as one of the trending hairstyles of 2019.
Modern Shag
This isn’t the shag from the ’70s. The new shag is the solution to all the blunt cuts that were popular in 2018. Since the hairstyle integrates full texture and movement, it is a valuable in-between cut for anybody who is transitioning from a short to long length as it prevents the hair from looking too heavy.
Curtain Bangs
Over the last few years, curtain bangs have been practiced across the world. This trend seems to prevail during the 2019 spring break. If you have been contemplating acquiring bangs, the curtain like fringes is the ideal intro look because they come with low maintenance in comparison to other styles. This is the perfect hairstyle of changing the face frame of your haircut without the high expenses that accompany the blunt fringe.
Tapered Cut
Most of us admire the women who risk it all to have short hairstyles. With the recent style where girls rock ‘natural’ hair, people love styles that portray a woman’s natural curl patterns. Apart from this style being stylish, it also gives an ideal transition style for various women that want to go back to their roots. In fact, a tapered cut definitely has its pros, and from a hairdresser’s perspective I can ascertain some of its benefits: it gives you optimal convenience, promotes healthy hair, it gives an instant edge, as well as accentuating your face.
Los Angeles, CA – January 28, 2019 – Keltie Knight was photographed wearing Ruthie Davis to the 25th Annual SAG Awards last night in LA! The Entertainment Tonight host looked stunning wearing the Chrissy Heels in Skin ($375, www.ruthiedavis.com).
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These days, more and more women are referring to Valentine’s Day as “Single Awareness Day.” Gone are the days of moping around lonely and longing for a relationship. Many women who are fulfilling career ambitions, focusing on meeting financial goals, traveling and having fun with friends and family are perfectly fine with their singleness. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, more single women want to treat it as an excuse to have some fun. To keep the positive momentum going, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, Neuropsychologist and Teaching Faculty at Columbia University, shares 6 positive ways to celebrate singlehood this Valentine’s Day.
1. Plan a trip.
While everyone else is out getting overpriced meals and mediocre service, declare a date-night with yourself setting the goal to plan a solo trip to see friends or family or explore another city. Many single women make the mistake of forgoing travel because they want a boyfriend to travel with. They end up burning themselves out with too much work and no play. “Planning a trip is a fun forward-thinking activity that inspires creativity, imagination, and optimism. When you are single you have the freedom to travel the way you want. You don’t need to consider anyone else.” explains Dr. Hafeez.
2. Spruce up your surroundings.
When we get into nesting mode, we honor ourselves and our single status. Tidying up and simply adding new throw pillows to a sofa, a new bedspread, a new shower curtain, and some candles can add new energy to your space. “Another great way to celebrate your singlehood on Valentine’s Day is to decorate as you see fit. When we feel great in our living space, we are more productive. Many single women find they enjoy being able to redecorate without having anyone else offering their opinion.” Dr. Hafeez adds.
3. Host a party.
Celebrating Singlehood on Valentine’s Day can be a blast when you invite other singles over for a fun pot luck dinner or cocktail party. Share funny dating stories, play some great music and enjoy some quality time with friends. “When people enter relationships, they have less time for their friends. Single people who have a solid group of friends always have something fun going on. What is interesting is the more a person loves their single life, is confident and happy on their own, the more attractive they become to others,” explains Dr.Hafeez.
4. Pamper yourself.
Schedule your hair cut, facial, massage and declare a day of self-pampering. Many salons and spas offer Valentine’s Day specials and packages so take advantage. Some even offer after work treatments so you can go straight from work and indulge. “Treating yourself to a day of beauty is a great way to tend to yourself. Single women have the time to focus on their beauty routines without anyone asking how much they spend on eyebrow waxing, facials, highlights, blow-outs and anything else you choose to do,” Dr.Hafeez reminds us.
5. Go shopping… online.
Be your own Valentine and buy yourself a present or several presents for that matter? Perhaps there’s a nice dress, handbag, shoes or fragrance that you’ve been wanting to treat yourself to. Celebrate your awesomeness with a splurge. “When we shop, we get a dopamine hit, hence the term retail therapy. The key is not to let it get out of control. Set a budget and the intention to enjoy yourself. Buy yourself something that a man typically would such as jewelry. There’s something very empowering about a woman buying herself a beautiful and symbolic piece of jewelry, suggests Dr.Hafeez.
6. Eat the candy.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? You’re your own greatest Valentine! Grab yourself your favorite Valentine’s Day candy box and allow a sweet treat. “Want an endorphin boost? Eat some chocolate. Endorphins are stress minimizers and help boost our immune systems,” says Dr.Hafeez. Ladies who revel in their singlehood have no problem treating themselves to some chocolate covered berries and champagne.
Cheers to you and cheers to being single.
About the Doctor:
Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is an NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. Dr. Hafeez masterfully applies her years of experience connecting psychological implications to address some of today’s common issues such as body image, social media addiction, relationships, workplace stress, parenting and psychopathology (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc…). In addition, Dr.Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse. Dr.Hafeez often shares her credible expertise to various news outlets in New York City and frequently appears on CNN and Dr.Oz. Connect with her via Instagram @drsanamhafeezor www.comprehendthemind.com
