Appearance | Inner You | Healthful Eating

It’s Almost Here! Is Your Mirror Ready?

Let that feeling fill your heart and your mind.

Are you ready for July 3rd? It’s Compliment Your Mirror Day.

I am not making this up; it’s an actual holiday, and I highly recommend observing it.

How to Observe This Offbeat Holiday

What you’ll need is a mirror. And an open mind with a good attitude.

• Stand in front of the mirror. Take a really good look at what you see.

• Start by complimenting yourself on how terrific you look. This works for both men and women.

• If you want to take it a step further, compliment yourself on at least one feature that you see in your reflection — your eyes, your hair, your legs. Whatever you see that you like.

• Next, compliment yourself on something — or several things! — that are inside you. What inspires your self-confidence? What have you done that makes you feel proud? Who (whom!) have you helped?

Don’t skimp here; be generous with your compliments. This part might take a while. How exciting is that?

• Now compliment your mirror for showing this beautiful person — inside and out — to you.

Breathe. How do you feel now? Let that feeling fill your heart and your mind.

• Finally, take your new-found confidence and the spectacular way you feel into your day.

What Else Can You Do?

That’s pretty much the entire Compliment Your Mirror holiday, but let’s add one more thing. (Okay, maybe 2.)

Based on how you feel, spend this day eating the way you think this beautiful person deserves to eat.

Choose healthful foods that are good for you and will keep you looking great on the outside and feeling great about yourself on the inside.

In fact, why not celebrate this little-known holiday every day? You truly deserve it!

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Brought to you by Dr. Joan Kent, best-selling author of Stronger Than Sugar.