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Ok, this is one that I am really trying to work on in 2012!  When you own a business quite often you feel you need to be in two places at once!

Here’s #8

Increase flow experiences. – Flow is a state in which it feels like time stands still.  It’s when you’re so focused on what you’re doing that you become one with the task.  Action and awareness are merged.  You’re not hungry, sleepy, or emotional.  You’re just completely engaged in the activity that you’re doing.  Nothing is distracting you or competing for your focus.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently

Remember that forgiving doesn’t mean that what the other person did was right… it means that you free yourself of all the bad feelings that you’re having because of a situation that has taken place!

Here’s #7

Learn to forgive. – Harboring feelings of hatred is horrible for your well-being.  You see, your mind doesn’t know the difference between past and present emotion.  When you ‘hate’ someone, and you’re continuously thinking about it, those negative emotions are eating away at your immune system.  You put yourself in a state of suckerism (technical term) and it stays with you throughout your day.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

Most of our breakdown moments actually mean that there is an amazing breakthrough coming soon.  Try to really focus on what you’re learning in these trying times!

Develop strategies for coping. – How you respond to the ‘craptastic’ moments is what shapes your character.  Sometimes crap happens – it’s inevitable.  Forrest Gump knows the deal.  It can be hard to come up with creative solutions in the moment when manure is making its way up toward the fan.  It helps to have healthy strategies for coping pre-rehearsed, on-call, and in your arsenal at your disposal.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

This is something I focused on in 2011!  I promised to surround myself with happy successful women and boy did the universe provide… I now have the most amazing, beautiful and successful friends and I am grateful for the time and energy I put into this last year.

Here’s #5

Nurture social relationships. – The happiest people on the planet are the ones who have deep, meaningful relationships.  Did you know studies show that people’s mortality rates are DOUBLED when they’re lonely?  WHOA!  There’s a warm fuzzy feeling that comes from having an active circle of good friends who you can share your experiences with.  We feel connected and a part of something more meaningful than our lonesome existence.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

This one is contagious…spread some kindness today because we all need it!

Here’s #4

Practice acts of kindness. – Performing an act of kindness releases serotonin in your brain.  (Serotonin is a substance that has TREMENDOUS health benefits, including making us feel more blissful.)  Selflessly helping someone is a super powerful way to feel good inside.  What’s even cooler about this kindness kick is that not only will you feel better, but so will people watching the act of kindness.  How extraordinary is that?  Bystanders will be blessed with a release of serotonin just by watching what’s going on.  A side note is that the job of most anti-depressants is to release more serotonin.  Move over Pfizer, kindness is kicking ass and taking names.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

#3 Be Proud of who you are and what you have!

Avoid over-thinking and social comparison. – Comparing yourself to someone else can be poisonous.  If we’re somehow ‘better’ than the person that we’re comparing ourselves to, it gives us an unhealthy sense of superiority.  Our ego inflates – KABOOM – our inner Kanye West comes out!  If we’re ‘worse’ than the person that we’re comparing ourselves to, we usually discredit the hard work that we’ve done and dismiss all the progress that we’ve made.  What I’ve found is that the majority of the time this type of social comparison doesn’t stem from a healthy place.  If you feel called to compare yourself to something, compare yourself to an earlier version of yourself.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

Hope you’re off to a great start on the road to making 2012 your best year yet!

Here’s #2…

Cultivate optimism. – Winners have the ability to manufacture their own optimism.  No matter what the situation, the successful diva is the chick who will always find a way to put an optimistic spin on it.  She knows failure only as an opportunity to grow and learn a new lesson from life.  People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times.

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

Here’s to 2012 being your happiest year yet!

Studies conducted by positivity psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky point to 12 things happy people do differently to increase their levels of happiness.  These are things that we can start doing today to feel the effects of more happiness in our lives.  I love the fact there are 12 things we can focus on in 2012 to honor the happiness in our lives!

Check back weekly as I will be sharing one a week over the next 12 weeks!

Enjoy and savor #1…

1. Express gratitude. – When you appreciate what you have, what you have appreciates in value.  Kinda cool right?  So basically, being grateful for the goodness that is already evident in your life will bring you a deeper sense of happiness.  And that’s without having to go out and buy anything.  It makes sense.  We’re gonna have a hard time ever being happy if we aren’t thankful for what we already have.

Spa 10 expresses our gratitude to you…our clients!  Thank you for all the kindness and support your bring to the spa every day!  We can’t wait to continue to help you look and feel beautiful in 2012!

Whether you’re in need of a natural and organic airbrush spray tan, a customized facial treatment or a warm and friendly environment for waxing – we are here for you www.thespa10.com!

© 2011 Skin Care by Lori  All Rights Reserved

References: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/

So many of my clients suffer from chapped lips this time of year.  The skin on our lips is very thin and there are no oil glands to help protect them. So, it’s up to you to provide them with the nutrients they need to stay soft and supple through the winter months.

2 Reasons our lips suffer in the winter

1. Heat and cold contribute to chapped lips

2. Aging …the older you get the more likely you will suffer from dry chapped lips.

2 Ways to avoid chapped lips:

1. Stay away from licking your lips – this actually leaves them dryer than they were before

2. Always protect them with an SPF – lips exposed to environmental damage can take days to heal

2 Ways to treat dry lips:

1. Try a vitamin B supplement – dry lips can be a sign of a B deficiency

2. Avoid petroleum-based lip balms -people who are regular users of petroleum-based lip balms are on a continual drying cycle—the more they use, the drier their lips become.   I recommend trying Jane Iredale’s lip drink, which has  a base of macadamia nut oil with an added active sunscreen ingredient of edible zinc oxide for broad-spectrum sun protection.

Lori Crete - Skin Care Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa Owner- devoted to helping women from all over the world look and feel beautiful!  If you are in need of a natural & beautiful looking airbrush spray tan, a skin rejuvenating facial treatment or a clean and friendly environment for waxing…give Spa 10 a call!  To book an appointment with Lori or her team of Licensed Estheticians please visit www.thespa10.com.

© Skin Care by Lori Inc. 2011

Instyle Magazine is right on with these 3 tips on how to achieve beautiful eyebrows!

Shape Them

If you have naturally dark, thick brows, focus on keeping them manicured. Commit to regular upkeep, ideally by a pro, says Camilla Belle’s makeup artist Fiona Stiles. “Find a person you trust, and go for a shaping every few months. Then follow the line at home to keep it clean.” Since a dark, dense stray–even a baby one–is obvious, Stiles suggests checking in every night. For a sleek finish, she swears by clear mascara or brow gel. “You’ll look put together, even without makeup.”

Fill Them

With the right pencil (and a little patience), anyone can beef up her brows and rock this season’s bold look. “If you’re a blonde, use a pencil that’s one or two shades darker than your brow hair; if you’re a brunette, go one or two shades lighter,” says makeup pro Damone Roberts, who regularly works with Megan Fox. “First, I brush her brows downward and line the tops with a cocoa pencil. Then I use soft, feather strokes to create the shape, fill holes, and draw in the ends to emphasize the arches.” Last, Roberts brushes her brows back up and sets them with gel.

Tint Them

Coloring brows to complement dyed hair is a surefire way to make them more pronounced. But it’s a tricky endeavor, which is why it’s best to have this done at a salon. “For most blondes, we go with deeper tones because if the eyebrows look too pale, they can wash out the face. And if a woman dyes her hair darker, we go lighter in the brows to soften her features,” says Roberts, who also works with Beyonce. “She has naturally dark brown hair, but she wears it in a caramel tone,” he says of the star. “So we mix a shade that’s in between.” Either way, warns Roberts, go to a professional. “Bleaching your own brows can turn them orange, especially on brunettes.”

Spa 1o Located in Encino and Palm Desert, CA can help you achieve beautiful eyebrows!  Sign up for our Newsletter on the homepage of www.thespa10.com and receive a coupon for $10 off your 1st appointment.

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© 2011 Skin Care by Lori Inc.

Reference:  http://news.instyle.com/photo-gallery/?postgallery=25422#3