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PROFILE 1. The first tell all sign that you are stressed is when your skin starts to break out especially around the cheek areas of your face. 2. Your hair starts thinning and falls off easily no matter what product you use 3. Your nails start to crack, looking yellow and generally appear weak 4. Rapid and sudden weight gain due to stress eating. Fear not all is not lost; I will give you tips on how to deal with stress effectively and efficiently. 5. Lack of sleep, which is characterized by constant tossing and turning while trying to sleep. NO NEED TO BE WEARING STRESS ON YOUR FACE Stress can make you look older; it ages your genes quicker. Both man and women want to look young forever, here are the top tips that you can practice to reduce the effects of stress on your outer appearance 1. Take care of your health in general - eat well and drink well: eat all your vegetables even the green ones, drink more water and less fizzy drinks, add some flavour to your water by putting in some slices of cucumber or lemon lemon – trust me, it gives water a great taste 2. Get enough sleep – the general rule of thumb is that human beings require 8 hours of sleep to function at their best. Sleep helps you rest your physical body and your mind - try it and see if you feeling any better after a week of getting your 8 hours of sleep a day. 3. TimeOut – take some time for yourself, this could be a daily routine where you switch your phone off for 10 minutes, cut communication with the world and meditate on your thoughts. 4. Exercise – regular exercise does wonders for your skin and body 5. Read a good book or a great article - exercises the mind because a healthy mind means a healthy life., a healthy mind shows in your outer beauty Your personal well-being is your priority. KuseMhlabeni la, it may be impossible to get rid of stress completely but there are ways to handle it so it does not affect your health and beauty. 15