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Dear Future Self: You’re Welcome

April 16, 2018 By Lena 34 Comments

I’m not one to wax poetic; you won’t find me posting motivational sayings or hashtagging photos with #QuoteoftheDay. However, a few weeks ago, while mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, a colourful inspirational poster stopped me in my tracks. It said:

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

Huh. Pretty powerful stuff, right? Immediately, I began thinking about some of the ways I could apply this to my own life – what could I do right now that would pay dividends in say, 10 years? 20 years? 40 years??

It was a long list.

Today, I’m sharing my Top 3 Things to do Today for Tomorrow.

1. Eat a rainbow. No, I’m not talking about tossing back a handful of Skittles (although, everything in moderation, friends!). I’m talking about replacing one nutritionally-defunct meal with high quality protein, fresh produce and fibre-rich seeds and grains – the more colourful, the better.
It’s actually quite simple; eating an assortment of diverse, colourful foods is a quick way to ensure that you’re fuelling up with a complete range of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive. I’ve recently swapped breakfast sandwiches and sugary cereals for fresh and vibrant smoothie bowls, which means I’ve reduced my intake of processed foods while increasing the amount of phytonutrients in my diet. Win-win! 

2. Move a little more. Listen, you don’t have to take out an annual membership at a trendy gym (unless you want to). In addition to eating clean, regular exercise may contribute to more beautiful looking skin and help avoid pre-mature aging – two things I’m sure my future self will be very thankful I stayed on top of. The key is creating routines; it may be as simple as downloading a 7-minute exercise app or getting together with friends for a once-a-week yoga class.
But what if you could combine fitness – with fitness for your face? (Hear me out.)

Infused with Centella Asiatica (aka Tiger Grass), a plant from ancient Chinese Medicine and used for centuries as one the world’s natural remedies for wrinkles, L’Oréal Revitalift Cicacream resists future signs of aging.
Which brings me to number three…

3. Take care of your skin. And, your skin will take care of you. I recently started using L’Oréal Revitalift Cicacream, nightly, as part of my skin care routine. With my sensitive, rosacea-prone skin, it’s hard to find an anti-aging cream that will fight wrinkles without provoking a flare-up. However, Cicacream is the first anti-aging cream recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association*. It’s paraben-free, fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin. So far, I’m really liking the results – and plan on continuing with this new addition to my regime.

Let’s recap. Eat well, exercise and look after your skin – sounds pretty basic, right? It just goes to show that taking care of yourself today doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated.

Oh – maybe there is a number four: Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.
*Mass market

This post is sponsored by L’Oréal Canada. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: anti-aging, Cicacream, L’Oréal Revitalift Cicacream

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  1. Julie-Lynne McCann

    April 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Great advise Lena… a wonderful reminder of how we all should be taking care of ourselves body & mind!

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  2. kathy downey

    April 16, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    What a helpful post this as been,yes I think I will make my own list and love myself a bit more!

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  3. Erin N

    April 16, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    I love this post – thank you! Self-care has been so important in my life in making me happier and healthier.

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  4. Judy Cowan

    April 16, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    Taking care of my skin is definitely something I need to work on, thanks for the reminder.

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  5. LisaM

    April 17, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Definitely trying to move a little bit more!

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  6. kristen visser

    April 19, 2018 at 10:58 am

    I have been starting to think about the future me a bit more now. It is very important. I will look into L’Oréal Revitalift Cicacream. I have not tried that yet

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  7. Marissa

    April 19, 2018 at 11:28 am

    This is a great post Lena.Taking care of my skin and moving a little more is definitely on my list.

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  8. Debbie White Beattie

    April 20, 2018 at 4:55 am

    This cream sounds like it’s really effective for the skin problems.

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  9. Lynda Cook

    April 20, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Great advice and we all need to look after our selves!!

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  10. June M

    April 20, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Great advice. Eat nutritionally, move, look after your skin and the one tip I love the most is to stop and smell the roses

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  11. kathy downey

    April 25, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    We really need to take care of ourselves it’s so easy to get caught up in the needs of others that we sometimes forget about caring for us.

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  12. Kristi Friesen

    April 27, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    Self love by taking care of ourselves is so important. I’ve also been doing a lot of smoothies or smoothie bowls to get my fruit and greens in the morning.

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  13. Jenn Erin

    April 30, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    I’ve been hearing a lot about this new L’Oreal line. It sounds promising and I adore the packaging.

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  14. Caryn Salageanu

    May 14, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I love your tips Lena especially about the night cream! I have very sensitive skin too and cant wait to try this cream!

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  15. Carole D

    May 15, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Self care is so important to me and love this post. I applied for a free sample of L’Oréal Revitalift Cicacream, I can’t wait to try!

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  16. Calvin

    May 15, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    Skin care is important, on outside and inside, actively taking charge of your diet is important.
    I like that acai bowl

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  17. kathy downey

    May 21, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    Hubby and I are on a cleaner diet staying away from anything processed since St.Patrick’s Day and I lost a much needed 20 lbs ,now to work on my skin thanks for the post!

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  18. Faith Hope & Cherrytea

    June 10, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Good advice.. from another Canadian who needs the reminders !
    Thankyou!

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  19. nicky

    June 10, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    I agree! Skin care especially, it’s something to think about especially in the summer with harmful UV rays.

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  20. Betty S

    June 12, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    Mothers always take care of themselves last, thank you for reminding us we should take heed. Going to try the cream.

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  21. Fatima Naveed

    June 13, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Its very informative and in addition to that, the way its written makes it more interesting !!!

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  22. Calvin

    June 24, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    A few inspiring points you wrote.. I like it!

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  23. nicky

    June 24, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    I love the expression ‘eat the rainbow’ – and that photo of breakfast looks so delish!

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  24. Lisa L

    July 2, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    Great post … All very important aspects of taking care of oneself!

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  25. Lushka Smith

    July 3, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Great list, definitely need to move more! Thanks for the reminder.

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  26. tiesha

    July 15, 2018 at 11:08 am

    love this…. especially a reminder to “eat a rainbow!”

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  27. Nate

    July 18, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    This article will help with my skin care, thank you Lena.

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  28. Debbie White-Beattie

    November 3, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    You’ve got great advice especially exercise and of course eating better.

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  29. Janet M

    November 5, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Beauty is inside and out but good creams do help.

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  30. Terri Baker

    November 9, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    Great tips! I need to start following more of them.

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  31. Jay M

    November 13, 2018 at 10:38 am

    “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
    I like it. It is relevant at any time and can be applied to so many aspects of life.

    Reply
  32. Athena

    November 21, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Such a great post. Very thought provoking.

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  33. Terri Baker

    November 28, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    Great inspiration. I need to make a list to remind myself to keep moving and eat better. Thank you

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  34. nicky

    February 19, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Great tips! Am also trying to move more, by walking places instead of driving when it’s close by.

    Reply

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