Divorce, according to the Holmes-Rahe Scale, is the second most stress filled life event, just shy of losing a prized possession such as a child or a spouse. Separation can mean loss of job, the end of a friendship, the failure of a relationship.
Margie thought her marriage would last forever; whenever she heard or read statistics concerning divorce, she brushed them aside never believing for one moment that she would ever find her husband boring or inattentive to the point that she would even consider divorce, let alone become a divorcee.
Over the years Margie noticed she smiled less and less, her eyes no longer held a twinkle and the level of fun in her life greatly subsided. Oh sure, she had special times with her grandchildren, her girlfriends and her children but she noticed she had long felt bored, indifferent with life in general and even restless toward her husband.
Realizing that she could easily give up on their once very meaningful relationship, she knew the word "divorce" could indeed become a reality. Could she handle living life on her own?
Divorce, according to the Holmes-Rahe Scale, is the second most stress filled life event, just shy of losing a prized possession such as a child or a spouse.
Separation can mean loss of job, the end of a friendship, the failure of a relationship. Sometimes emotional trauma can turn our smiles upside down as we wear the look of sadness and separation on our faces. Divorce, death, disappointment and other feelings that harbor resentment, anger and bitterness can age us quickly.
Unfortunately this is a type of mental programming that produces physical displays such as down turned mouths, tired looking eyes, a lack of radiance and even illness. Our bruised psyche and emotions are typically visible in our faces. Witness a long-time girlfriend showing up for lunch, down in the mouth and mad as heck – we see her frustration on her face as we query, "What's up with you?!?"
Sometimes women give up when they experience loss and defeat; there are some women who live like there is no failure.
Which one are you?
Getting on track again is the goal when you are ready for change. Change your thinking, change your life. If you allow fear to keep you stuck in an unhappy, dismal place this, too, can age our faces quickly. Couple fear and vulnerability with antidepressants that are typically prescribed when one is feeling blue and you have the recipe for an old looking appearance.
Living life on purpose using facial exercise breaks the ice around your heart.
Face work, mirror work, positive thoughts and affirmations can change your attitude and the shape and contour of your face.
Yes, facial plastic surgery and injections that plump and paralyze are easily accessible avenues if you are looking old and tired but remember these avenues have consequences. Some of them can be dire.
It is in your best interest for optimum health and fiscal responsibility that makes facial exercise so attractive. Using only your thumbs and fingers in white cotton gloves while facing your mirror, you quickly see results that demonstrate how easy it is to maintain your face with simple exercise movements.
It is no secret that using extraneous modalities can certainly make you look different but even injections can make you look overdone, even matronly.
Surely you have seen celebrity faces that have been shot full of chemicals that were intended to plump up lines and wrinkles and instead of seeing a youthful face, a full face appears that is devoid of natural contour.
Paralyzing injections also have their drawbacks; watching an actress's immobile face is one thing but seeing a face whose forehead does not move or eyes that no longer portray expression, live and in person is very telling. Add nips 'n' tucks and you have the recipe for a misshapen, hardly recognizable face.
Most treatments are expensive, temporary and only mask facial aging symptoms. Injections, surgery, laser treatments, facials and peels and electro-stimulation devices do not address the underlying cause of aging in your face.
Facial exercise gets to the root cause of saggy skin and droopy facial features. Facial muscles support the skin and when they are exercised skin becomes radiant and flushed with oxygenated blood. The fingers and thumbs anchor tiny muscles so that they can tighten and lift.
Looking healthy, looking your best doesn't have to involve risk, pain or a lot of money. You can take control of your face without cutting or suturing or injecting any foreign substances that might have long-term side effects when you choose muscle retraining movements.
Imagine that you look ten to fifteen years younger, portraying a prettier, lifted face without the hassle of time away from friends and family, the risk of infection or other horrors or even the embarrassment of a botched procedure.
Using natural facial rehabilitation methods boosts your confidence because you are in charge. You won't have to worry about breaking the bank or putting your beautiful face in harm's way.
Feeling good about you no matter if there is a significant other in the picture or not is the priceless payoff.
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