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It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 and a new you! You’re looking for some ways to glow up so hard for a brand new year. And you’ve found the right place.
Glowing up means becoming a better version of yourself by implementing a new habit like all the ones listed below. The habits are meant to improve your lifestyle and since a new year is starting, there’s no better time to glow up now!
Though you can glow up any day of the year if you just set your mind on it to do it!
Without further ado, here are 35 best ways to glow up for 2021 :
1. Stay Hydrated
Drinking plenty of water is often said as the key to clear skin and an overall healthy body. So staying hydrated 24/7 is an absolute must! Keep your water bottle near you at all times to stick with it!
2. Cut Sugary Drinks
If you stick with drinking water, you should in the mean time cut out the sugary drinks. Its addicting, but you’ll thank yourself later! It’s something that I’m also trying to do for myself as well XD
3. Take Vitamins
Even if you eat healthy, there are still some vitamins that your body needs. So take some vitamins to help your body! Powder form, gummy form, or pill form, there are plenty to choose from.
4. Have a Positive Attitude
Being in positive mindset and facing life with a optimistic attitude will make you a brighter person. Facing things with a positive attitude could make it resolved faster 😁
5. Get 7-8 Hours of Sleep
Sleep is a must to allow your body with rest after a day of working hard! Getting around 7-8 hours of sleep and making sure NOT to stay up late or pulling all-nighters is the goal here XD
6. Get Some New Clothes
Buying some new clothes, shoes, or accessories can get you feeling all nice and glammed up! Treat yourself to some new additions to your closet!
7. Stay With Your Skin Care Routine
If you don’t have a skin care routine, you need to start one. And if you have one, you gotta continue sticking with it! Staying with a skin care routine is something I’m trying to do as well and I know I’ll thank myself later in the future for doing so!
8. Do Face Masks
Remember to put on some face masks, with the frequency depending on the type of face mask. Either it be clay masks, sheet masks, cream masks, or exfoliating masks, put on a mask every now and then to keep your face hydrated and clean!
9. Get a New Phone Case
The things a new phone case can do! Change the color or patterns on it, your phone is definitely around you 24/7. Hence giving it a new look could get you feeling happy too :3
10. Take Care of Your Hair
Putting on some hair masks, deep conditioning your hair, or washing your hair routinely. Taking care of your beautiful mane of hair to keep it smooth and smelling like fresh fruit XD
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11. Try a New Hairstyle
There’s a reason people cut their hair after a breakup for a new hairstyle, because it gets people feeling like they’re getting a fresh start! So girl—or boy— go get yourself a new hairstyle, either it be a cut or a dye!
12. Meditate
Meditating for as little as ten minutes could do wonders for your mindset. For ten minutes or more , sit somewhere quiet and clear out your maybe stressed or clouded mind~
13. Clean Your Room
A clean room can make you feel more organized and give you a fresh environment to work in. It’ll definitely make you feel more motivated to work and hustle everyday!
14. Paint Your Own Nails
You don’t have to go to a nail salon to get your nails done, you can try it out for yourself at home. And paint your own nails with some nail polish while matching them with your outfits!
15. Get Some New Makeup
If you’re into makeup or put it on a daily basis, why not glow up by getting some new makeup? Like a new eyeshadow palette with new colors or a different highlighter shade :3
16. Get Some Skin Care Items
If you are looking to change up your skin care routine and add another lotion or etc, now’s the time! Get some extra new skin care items to ensure the biggest glow up you’ve ever had!
17. Exercise Regularly
Exercising thrice every week or however you prefer is the way to a healthier lifestyle! Keep yourself moving on your toes and remember to stay hydrated while exercising :3
18. Clean Out Your Email
Cleaning out your email from all the unnecessary email subscriptions, and deleting the old un-needed messages. Trust me when I tell you the satisfaction of seeing a clean inbox is *French kiss* XD
19. Cut off the Dead Ends
If your hair is fried at the edges, then it’s time to cut them off and say goodbye to them. Cut off those dead ends for your natural hair to grow more at the roots!
20. Moisturize Your Legs and Arms
Use moisturizing cream or lotion to keep your legs and arms moisturized and away from dry and cracked skin! Add this as a step to your skin care routine to take care of your legs and arms too.
21. Journal
Write in a journal your daily feelings and some affirmations can keep yourself motivated. It’s also a good way to release your emotions!
Here are 38 Wonderful Journal Prompts for Self Love and 45 Amazing Self Discovery Journal Prompts to get you started!
22. Deal with what You’re Avoiding
We all have a list of those things that we have avoided for the longest time because of a hassle or that we just don’t have time. If you have one of those things, it’s time to get it done.
23. Cut Your Toe Nails
Keep your toenails cut and trimmed so you could also put on some white nail polish to match with those sandals in the summer!
24. Meal Prep
Meal prep is for you to be healthy and to avoid you binge eating on some snacks. And for you to track your protein, fiber, etc intake to keep your body healthy!
25. Get Your Finances Together
Glow up this year by getting your finances together. Start investing or manage your money in the best way that you found to work after some research!
26. Stay Confident
Being confident is visible on the surface, so push those shoulders back walk straight, and be the confident B that you are! Stay confident because you are beautiful!
27. Wake Up Early
As well as getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep, waking up early is a must as well to get moving for the day. And having a morning routine that you stick to is essential too!
28. Read Some Books
Whether it be some fun fiction novels or non-fiction novels such as memoirs, Read some books to keep yourself away from the screen as another way of entertainment!
29. Keep Your Lips Moisturized
Keep a chapstick or lip scrub by ur side at all times like your phone, to keep your lips moisturized and not cracked like the Sahara dessert!
30. Stretch / Yoga
The reason that many people do yoga on a daily basis is for its relaxing stretches and the peace that it brings them. I personally love stretching as well, so why not give yoga and stretching a shot?
31. Cut Out Toxic Friends
Cut out anyone that’s toxic, and it’ll be better for your life. Thrive on and alone without all their negativity, just do you and cut them off from your bright life and future.
32. Eat all Three Meals
Eating all three meals and getting the correct nutrients that your body needs is crucial to a healthy body and lifestyle. And we all need to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Maybe a dessert too :3
33. Whiten Your Teeth
With one of those whitening strips or blue lights, whiten your teeth for all those photos. But remember that it’s natural for your teeth to be a little yellow and research more on it before whitening your teeth!
34. Eat Fruits and Veggies
Similar to meal prepping and drinking plenty of water, including healthy fruits and veggies into your daily meals is a must! Especially fruits if you love a sweet natural snack like me!
35. Take a Break
Always remember to give yourself a moment of rest and time to recharge! Taking a break from working hard is necessary for you to come back readier than ever!
Conclusion :
And that’s all I got for this post of 35 best ways to glow up for 2021! Comment below other ways to glow up or how you’ve glowed up. Share this post if you liked it, and remember to pin for later!
Here are 28 Best Self Care Ideas that you can also practice alongside glowing up for 2021!
