[excerpt] Over the course of my career as a makeup artist, I've found that most women--from celebrities and models to your next-door neighbors--struggle with appreciating who they are. It's been my mission to help them change their perspective, and that's why I jumped at the chance to write for Prevention, whose motto is "we help people enjoy healthier lives."
I hope that through this monthly column, I can show you how to enjoy a healthier and more beautiful life.
On any given day, my calendar is jam-packed with office meetings, media appearances, photo shoots, and plans with my family. It's a schedule that could make even the most serene person a little stressed out. But this is what I've learned that helps me get through those hectic days:
It's about the balance between work and home, setting your priorities, and feeling good-inside and out-about yourself.
Beware of Beauty Illusions
So much of what we see in the media makes us feel bad about ourselves because we don't have the perfect face, body, or hair. And the truth is, these are impossible standards to live by.
In fact, what you see in magazines doesn't always portray reality. An entire team of hair and makeup artists, art directors, photographers (and later, photo retouchers) work hard to create a beautiful illusion.
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