BE Magazine Issue 3 May 2024

ValBradshaw,CertifiedBeautyAdvisor

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St.TropezSpringTanningRoutines thatyourcustomerswilllove!

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AHolisticApproachtoSkinCare,Mental Health,andWellness Madeline’sVolunteerStory

DearBeautyAdvisors,

MeetMickey

CEOandFounderofBeauteSchoolInc.

Asthewarmbreezesofspringdancethrough theair,Iamfilledwithimmensegratitudefor theopportunitytoconnectwithyouthrough BeauteSchool’sSpringIssueofBEMagazine!

Springisatimeofrenewal,aseasonof blossomingbeautyandfreshstarts.Itisalso atimeofgreatsignificanceinthebeauty industry,asclientseagerlyseekwaysto refreshtheirlooksandembracethewarmer months.

AtBeauteSchool,werecognizethevitalrole youplayinshapingthebeautylandscape.Your expertise,passion,andcommitmentto excellencemakearealdifferenceinthelives ofyourclients.Itisthroughyourexpertiseand dedicationthatthebeautyindustrycontinues tothriveandevolve.

Aswebaskinthesplendorofspring,Iwantto takethisopportunitytoexpressmydeepest appreciationforyourparticipationinour educationalcourses.Yourenthusiasmand thirstforknowledgehavebeeninstrumental inourmissiontoprovidethehighestquality educationtobeautyprofessionalsworldwide.

Itisanhonortoservesuchapassionateand talentedcommunity.Yourfeedback,insights, andsuccessstorieshavehelpedusrefineour offeringsandcreateatrulytransformative learningexperience.

Aswemoveforwardintothisnewseasonof growth,Iencourageyoutocontinue embracingthespiritofrenewaland rejuvenation.Experimentwithnew techniques,exploreinnovativeproducts,and stayinspiredbythebeautythatsurroundsus.

OnbehalfoftheentireBeauteSchoolteam,I extendourheartfeltgratitudeforyour partnershipandunwaveringsupport. Together,letuscontinuetoelevatethebeauty industryandempowerindividualstoembrace theirinnerradiance.

Yoursinlearning,

MickeyTortorelli CEO&Founder,BeauteSchool

INTRODUCING,THERETAILBEAUTYADVISOR CERTIFICATIONPROGRAM!

TheRetailBeautyAdvisorCertificationProgram®providesthebeautyadvisorwiththe foundationalbeautyknowledgeneededtosucceedintheirposition,provide exceptionalcustomerservice,andhelpachieveperformancegoals.

Withthisexpertknowledge,theconfidentbeautyadvisorbuildstrustandloyaltyin theircustomerrelationships.

Thisfirst-of-its-kinddigitaltrainingprogramwasdevelopedwiththecontributionof beautyindustryexperts.Ourcurriculumdeliverskeycategorybeautyknowledgeinan interactiveandengagingdesign.

AchieveyourCertifiedBeautyAdvisor(CBA)designationbysuccessfullycompleting theRBCPandwatchyourcareersoar!

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AtrainedBeautyAdvisorprovidescustomersatisfactionandloyalty, decreasesjobturnover,andincreasesjobsatisfaction.Becomethe destinationforCertifiedBeautyAdvisorswhodeliverexceptionalservice andachieveperformancegoals.

Advanceyourcareerinthebeautyindustry.Setyourselfapartwithyour beautyexpertiseandknowledge.Developaloyalclienteleandberecognized asaCertifiedBeautyAdvisor(CBA).

Ensureyourfieldsalesandtrainingteampossessesthebeautyknowledge theyneedtosupport,train,andcoachtheambassadorswhoare representingyourbrandsinyourretailstores.

Differentiateyourselfandstandoutfromthethousandsofindependent salesconsultantsbybecominganexpertinbeautyandachievingyour CertifiedBeautyAdvisor(CBA)designation.Ourprogramhelpsyouprovide ahighlevelofserviceandexpertise,soyoucanachieveyoursalesgoals, developaloyalclientele,andwatchyourbusinessgrow.

Giveyouraudienceareasontofollowyou.Makeanameforyourselfby becominganexpertinbeautyandsharingyouradviceandknowledge.Set yourselfapartfromtherestbyachievingyourCertifiedBeautyAdvisor(CBA) designation.

Achieveyoursalesperformancegoals,andWOWyourcustomerswithmore thanjustproductknowledge.TheRBCPwillgiveyoutheskillsand knowledgeyouneedtosucceedinyourfreelancecareer.

SkinCare

Skincareisthefoundationofallbeauty regimens.Understandingtheskinleadsto morepersonalizedconsultations,andhigher sales,andinspirescustomertrustandloyalty. Learnhowtorecommendpersonalizedskin caresolutionsbasedonacomprehensive skincareconsultation.

WhatYou’llLearn:

1.Gettoknowthephysiologyoftheskinand thepartsthatimpactskinhealth.

2.Understandtheinternalandexternal factorsthatimpactthehealthofyour customer’sskin.

3.Visuallyidentifycommonskintypesand conditions.Askquestionstounderstand theircauses.

4.Useconsultationresultstorecommend productsandlifestylechangestoimprove customers’skinconditions.

5.Understandyourroleinskincareand optionswhendevelopingacustomer’s personalizedskincareregimen.

6.Educatecustomersandprovidethem withastrongrationaleforproduct recommendations.

RetailBeautyAdvisorCertificationProgram®

TheRBCPcurriculumincludeseightcoursesandfinalexams encompassing15hoursofonlinetraining.

Makeup

Enhanceyourcustomer’snaturalbeautyand inspirecreativebeautylooksthroughanexpert makeupconsultation.Learnmakeupbasics, applicationandsalestechniques.

CourseLearningObjectives:

1.Understandhowculturalandsocial changeshaveinfluencedtheuseof cosmetics.

2.Demonstrateanunderstandingof cosmeticscolourtheory.

3.Identifyfaceshapesanddemonstrate applicationtechniquesforcorrective makeup.

4.Describemakeupproductsandtechniques foruse.

5.Demonstratecommonmakeuplooksand techniques.

6.Deliverexpert-levelmakeupconsultations thatdrivesalesandinspireloyalty.

RetailBeautyAdvisorCertificationProgram®

TheRBCPcurriculumincludeseightcoursesandfinalexams encompassing15hoursofonlinetraining.

CustomerServiceExperience

Learnabouttheimportanceandvalueofpersonally connectingwitheachcustomerorfollower,andhowto applyconsultativesellingskills,andtechniquesthatresult incustomerloyaltyandachievementofperformancegoals.

CourseLearningObjectives

1.Understandwhypersonalizationisimportantinbeauty retailcustomerserviceexperiences.

2.Recognizedifferentcustomertypesandlearnhowto respondtoandmakepersonalconnectionswiththem.

3.Developessentialcustomerserviceskills.

4.Developaneffectivesalesmethodusingrecommended stepsandselling/loyaltytechniques.

BuildingYourBusiness

Exploretools,techniques,business-building strategiesandpartnershipsthatassistthe BeautyAdvisorinachievingsuccessintheirretail salesperformanceandcustomerloyalty.

CourseLearningObjectives

1.UnderstandtheroleofaBeautyAdvisor,and thetraitsandskillsneededtosucceed.

2.Understandthevaluableroleofvendorsand theypartnerwithyouforsuccess.

3.Understandhowtosuccessfullyexecute promotionalactivitytoachieveperformance goals.

4.Usetoolssuchassampling,clienteling,and othertoolseffectively.

5.Understandhowto‘buildyourbrand’through successfulsocialmediastrategies.

SunSafetyandCare

Learntheeffectofthesunontheskin,the importanceofsunprotection,andthe propertiesofeffectivesolutionstoaddressit. Understandingthesunanditsimpactonthe skinleadstomorepersonalized consultations,highersales,andinspires customertrustandloyalty.

CourseLearningObjectives

1.LearnhowvariousUVrayspenetratethe skinandtypeofdamagetheycauseand howtheskinreactstoprotectitself.

2.Understandthevarioustypesofsun protectionproducts,theireffective ingredients,andhowtheydiffer.

3.Educateyourcustomersonsunsafetyand providethemwithastrongrationalefor productrecommendations.

4.Learnhowtoconductasuncare consultationanduseresultsto recommendsuncareproductsandhowto integratethemintoyourcustomers’skin careregimen.

5.Learnaboutskincancerandpreventable measures

Fragrance

Assistyourcustomersincreatingapersonal fragrancewardrobethatreflectstheir individualemotions,personalities,anddaily activities.

CourseLearningObjectives

1.Understandhowthehistoryofperfumeis intertwinedwiththehistoryofthehuman race.

2.Understandhowthesenseofsmellplaysa prominentandpositiveroleinourdaily lives.

3.Understandingredients,structure,and fragranceclassifications.

4.Understandtheformsoffragranceand layeringtechniques.

5.Understandhowtorecommendandsell fragrancestoyourcustomers.

HairColourandCare

Learnhowtodemystifyhaircolourandhelpmakeyouconfident andknowledgeablewhenrecommendinghaircolourforyour customers.Assistyourcustomersinchoosingtherighthaircolour andcareproductstoachievetheirdesiredlook.

CourseLearningObjectives

1.Understandthestructureofthehair,texture,density,porosity, andgrowthcycle,andidentifyyourcustomer'snaturalhair colour.

2.Describethelevelsystemandtonestoanalyzethelightnessor darknessofhaircolour.

3.DescribethetypesofhaircolourincludingTemporary,SemiPermanent,Demi-Permanent,andPermanenttohelpyouselect therighthaircolourproductsforyourcustomers.

4.Describethecomponentsofhaircolourkitsandthedosand don'tsofapplication.Recommendhaircareproductsthathelp haircolourlast.

5.Tailoryourhaircolourrecommendationsforyourcustomersby consideringcurrenthaircolour,hairtreatmenthistory,the prominenceofgrey,andpersonalstyle.

NailCare

Assistyourcustomersincreatingapersonalfragrance wardrobethatreflectstheirindividualemotions, personalities,anddailyactivities.

CourseLearningObjectives

1.Understandhowthehistoryofperfumeisintertwined withthehistoryofthehumanrace.

2.Understandhowthesenseofsmellplaysaprominent andpositiveroleinourdailylives.

3.Understandingredients,structure,andfragrance classifications.

4.Understandtheformsoffragranceandlayering techniques.

5.Understandhowtorecommendandsellfragrances toyourcustomers.

VALBRADSHAW

In2023BeauteSchoolINC.launchedCanada’s first–andonly–comprehensivetraining programdesignedexclusivelytocertifythose whoworkintheRetailBeautyIndustry.

AssoonasIreceivedtheofficialemail announcementtobecomeaCBA–Certified BeautyAdvisor–Iwasintriguedbecausein additiontomy50+yearssellingcosmeticsand fragrances,I’dalsospentacoupleofyears leadingaQualityManagementProgramfora majorcarmanufacturer.Ifullyappreciatethe valueofcertificationinallmajorindustries.

UponreviewoftheRetailBeautyAdvisor CertificationProgram,Iwasimpressedthat BeauteSchoolcoveredallthebases–ofwhich therearemany–intheretailbeauty environment.BeauteSchoolsetuptheprogram inasystematicmanner,ensuringfoundational understandingthroughknowledgechecks, learningactivitiesandpost-teststandards beforeculminatinginthecompletionofthe8 courses.

IstartedatthebeginningwiththeSkinCare course–thefoundationofallbeautyregimens.

Theprogramcoversthephysiologyoftheskin andfactorsthatimpactitshealthand appearance,includingthepartsandfunctionof alltheskinlayers.

ThematerialintheSkinCarecourseis invaluabletosomeonelikeme,whosefocus hasalwaysbeeninfragrance,butneededto knowhowtoidentifyskintypes,andIamnow confidenttorecommendtheproductsthat workbestforthedifferentskintypesofmy clients.

IalsogainedagreaterappreciationforSunCare. Igrewupinthe‘60sand‘70s–thedaysofusing babyoilasatan-enhancer,butnomore!This courseopenedmyeyestothevalueofincluding SPFaspartofaregularskin-careroutineandI’m happytopassthatknowledgeontoallmy customers.

TheFragranceportionoftheprogramwasa delighttoimmersemyselfin!I’velovedscent sincechildhoodandit’smylifelongfascination withperfumethatreallymademeappreciateall theinformationprovidedthroughthecourse.In additiontoexplainingallthedifferentfragrance families(floral,chypre,aqua,etc.)theFragrance sectionoftheprogramalsodelvesintohowour “OlfactiveMemory/Recallinthebrain’slimbic systemcontrolsormodifiesouremotional response,ourhungertriggers,ourartistic ability”andexplainshowscenthasaprofound effectonalltheothersenses.Havingthis knowledgehelpsmemakeeducatedfragrance recommendationstoallmycustomers!

HairColourandCareweretopicsthatIreallyneededhelpunderstandingandtheRBCP delivered!Inowunderstandhowourhairrespondstoallthedifferentoptionsofhaircolour andcare–invaluableforallthequestionsI’mexpectedtoanswerdailywhenI’matwork.

ThethingIlovedmostabouttheNailCareprogramwasthein-depthexplanationsabout hownailsgrowandwhatnailsrespondto–likemanicuresandpedicures.Since completingtheprogram,I’menjoyingtakingbettercareofmyownnailsandamhappyto recommendnailcareproductsandimplementstomycustomers.

TherearenotenoughaccoladesintheworldtodescribehowgratefulIamfortheMakeup andColourTheoryportionofthecertificationprogram.Thissectionclearlyexplainshowto complimentaperson’sskintoneusingColourTheorytomaketheperfectfoundation matcheverytime.ItalsoteachesusallthemakeupskillsforFace,Eye,Brow,Cheekand Lips.IwassoexcitedabouteverythingI’dlearned,Iimmediatelyorderedafullmakeupkit, alongwithaFace-Chartbookandhavebeenhavingatonoffuncreatingallkindsofnew looks!

BeauteSchoolalsounderstandsthepurposeofcertificationistoensuretheBeauty Advisorknowshowto‘BuildTheirBusiness’.Thereareseveralsectionsdedicatedto everythingnecessarytoprovidetheverybestCustomerServiceExperienceaBeauty Advisorcanprovide.

Throughthe‘TrueColors’Theory,Ilearnedaboutthe4innatesystemswhichdrivehuman behaviorandthroughwhichthedifferentCustomerTypesstrivetoexperienceself-esteem.

IntheRBCPSellingTechniquesmodule,Igainedinvaluableinsighttothestepsof successfulsellingbybecomingproficientin “e5”-the5StepsoftheRetailBeautyAdvisor sellingtechniques:Engage,Explore,Educate,Enrich,andEnhance.

BoththeBeautyAdvisorandtheretailbusinesswhichemploysthemwillbenefitfromthe sectionsonBusinessLiteracy,whichcoverstheunderstandingofthebusinessaspectsof retailscosmetics,includingmarketshare,IPT(itemspertransaction),inventorycontrol andproductturnover.There’salsotheOutboundMarketingcomponent.Igotrefresherson cross-promotionsandwaystocreateawarenessandincreasetrafficinthestore,by workingsmartertoincreasemyproductivityandaccomplishmygoals.

Tosumitup,BeauteSchool’sRetailBeautyAdvisorCertificationProgramisamust-havefor anyoneintheretailbeautybusiness,eitherasanemployeeorastakeholderinthe businessitselfandwouldbeinvaluabletoanyonewhowantstostarttheircareerinthis wonderfulenvironment.

ThankyouBeauteSchoolforcreatingthisfantastictrainingbase!I’mhonouredand gratefultobepartofit!”

ValBradshaw CBA–CertifiedBeautyAdvisor

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LEARN&EARN

NEOSTRATA®PodcastVideoSeries:PassioninBeauty

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ST.TROPEZeLearningCourse

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ShiseidoWASO

EnrollintheShiseidoWASOcourse here

Treatmentsthatarebothcleanandrespectfultotheenvironment,combiningthebestof ingredientssourcedinJapan.NofilterbeautyfromtheheartofJapan.

WASOShiseidosourcesitsingredientsdirectlyfrom4localJapanesefarms.Eachingredient isthenharnessedbyscientificteams,toofferthebestofitsbenefitstoyourskin.

WASOShiseidoformulasareCleanandVegan,andthepackagingismadeofrecycledplastic thatrespectsnature.

LearnmoreaboutwhatmakesWASOuniquebycompletingtheWASOeLearningCourse here

Inanagewhereeyebrowsarenotjustafeature butastatement,masteringtheartofbrow stylingisessentialforanybeautyprofessional. CBONGroupisheretousheryouintotherealm ofexquisitebrowartistrywiththeir groundbreakingcourses:IntenseBrow[n]sand RefectoCilBrowLamination.Immerseyourselfin theworldofbrowsandbecomeasought-after expertinyoursalonorspa.Here’sacloserlookat theseempoweringcourses.

Disclaimer: Thecoursesmentionedare availableandspecificallydesignedforcertified estheticiansonly.Propercertificationisrequired toenrollinandbenefitfromtheseadvanced courses.

TheFutureofBrowandLashTinting

TheIntenseBrow[n]sbyRefectoCil™course bringsyouaninnovative,FDA-compliantbrow andlashtintingsystem,servingastheultimate non-invasivealternativetoPermanentMakeup (PMU)orMicroblading.

Thiscourseistailoredtoimpartin-depth knowledgeabouttheRefectoCilbrand, emphasizetheimportanceofclient consultation,andteachtheexpertapplication ofIntenseBrow[n]s.Itisdesignedmeticulously, ensuringparticipantsengageinlearning activitiessuchasvideosandknowledgechecks toproceedthroughthecourse.

Thecherryontop?Achieving80%ontheposttestnotonlymakesyouacertifiedexpertbut alsoawardsyou1CEU(ContinuingEducation Unit,USonly)andadownloadableCertificateof Completion

RefectoCilBrowLamination:Reinventing BrowStyling

Eyebrowsaremorethanjustfacialfeatures; they’reinstrumentsofexpression.RefectoCil BrowLaminationcoursebyCBONGroupensures thatyourclients’browsspeakvolumes.

Thiscourseoffersacomprehensive understandingofbrowstyling.Bytheendofthis course,participantswillbewell-versedinthe RefectoCilbrand,thesignificanceofclient consultations,andthedexterityneededforbrow laminationapplication.

Completethecoursewith80%orhigheronthe post-testtoreceive1CEU(ContinuingEducation Unit,USonly),alongwithaCertificateof Completion.

CBONGroupissynonymouswithexcellenceand innovation.TheIntenseBrow[n]sandRefectoCil BrowLaminationcoursesaretestamentto CBONGroup’scommitmenttoqualityeducation andcutting-edgebeautysolutions.Bychoosing CBONGroup,youarenotjustenrollingina course,butjoiningacommunitythatisatthe forefrontofbeautyindustryadvancements.

Don’tmissthisopportunitytoelevateyourbrow gameandempoweryourcareer.Enrolltodayand transformyourpassionintoartistrywithCBON Group’sunparalleledtrainingprograms.

StartyourjourneywithCBONAcademyandpave yourwaytobecominganeyebrowmaestro!

Looking Good, Feeling Better:

Madeline’sVolunteerStory

Afewyearsago, fashionandbeauty loverMadelineDellaMoraappliedto beaCosmeticAdvisorVolunteerat LookGoodFeelBetter(LGFB), Canada’sonlycharitableprogram dedicatedtohelpingpeoplemanagetheeffectscanceranditstreatmenthaveontheirappearance.This year,Madelinecelebratessixyears ofvolunteeringwithLGFBandbeing partofacommunity thatoffersa supportivecaresopeo-plecanfeel likethemselvesagain.

“You’reneveralonewhile volunteeringwithLGFB,”Madeline said.“Thisvolunteerworkhasbeen somethingthatIlookforwardtoso muchespeciallybecauseofthe senseofcommunityandfriendship sharedamongvolunteers.Going throughcancertreatmentishard, butyoushouldnotfeelalone.That’s whywearehere!”

Oneofthemostchallenging aspectsofacancerdiagnosisis th e los s of identit y that comeswithit.For30years,LGFB hasbeenhelpingpeoplefacingthe difficultcancerjournetorecognize themselvesagain.

Bodyimageisacriticalpsychosocialissueforpatientswith cancerbecausetheyoftenundergo significantchangestotheirappearance, like hair lossandskin changes.AttheheartoftheLGFB programsarecomplimentary workshopsthataddressthe appearancerelatedimpactof canceranditstreatmentwhile offeringpeopleacommunitywhere theycanconnectwithothersfacing similarchallenges.

“Manyofthesideeffectsoftreatmentarecommon.AtLGFB,weare overflowingwithproductsand techniquestomaketheappearancerelatedsideeffectsmoretolerableandmanageable,”shared Madeline. “ThemomentsIcherish themostarecandidinteractions betweenparticipants.Inoneworkshop,awomanwhohadattended yearsagoandisnowacancersurvivorcamewithherrecentlydiagnosedfriend.Shetookoutherold wig andgaveittoherfriend justto tryon.Thewiglookedsowonderful onherfriendthatwhenshewentto takeoffthewigandgiveitback,the womansaid,‘Actually,youkeepit. WhatdoIneeditforanymore?’ Thereweretearsandhugs,butthis momentmeantmorethansimply passingonawigtoafriend.It symbolizedthesupport,love,and camaraderiethatourLGFB workshopsembody.”

At LGFB,thereissomethingfor everyone.Astheseasonschange andthesuncomesout,Madeline remindsusofsomemustknow tipsforsummerskincarestarting withspringcleaningourmakeup bags!

Didyouknowproductsshould ONLY be used for threeto six months? Once they’re opened,oxygenbeginstodegradetheformula, andthey’llstarttoexpireregardlessoftheuse-bydate.Andsunscreenisanon-negotiableallyear round,butespeciallyinthewarmer monthswhenwe’respendingmore timewithourskinexposed!”

Ithinkit’simportantto havetoolstomake cancerpatientsfeellike ourselves.WhatIlearned attheLGFBworkshops helpedreducesomeof thedepressionassociated withthephysicalchanges wegothrough.

Springisatimeofrenewalandrebirth,andit'stheperfecttimetorejuvenateyourskin,mind,andbody.Herearesometipsonhowtoachieveaholisticapproachtorejuvenationthisspring: AHolisticApproachtoSkinCare,MentalHealth,andWellness

SkinCare

•Cleanseandmoisturizeregularly. Thiswillhelptoremovedirt,oil,andmakeup,andkeepyour skinhydrated.

•Exfoliategentlytoremovedeadskincells. Thiswillhelptoimproveyourskin'stextureand radiance.

•UseasunscreenwithanSPFof30orhighereveryday. Thiswillhelptoprotectyourskinfrom thesun'sharmfulUVrays.

•Drinkplentyofwatertostayhydrated. Thiswillhelptokeepyourskinlookingplumpand youthful.

•Eatahealthydietrichinfruits,vegetables,andwholegrains. Thiswillprovideyourskinwith thenutrientsitneedstostayhealthy.

•Getregularexercisetopromotehealthybloodflowtotheskin. Thiswillhelptogiveyourskin ahealthyglow.

MentalHealth

•Spendtimeinnature. Studieshaveshownthatspendingtimeinnaturecanreducestress andimprovemood.

•Getregularexercise. Exerciseisagreatwaytorelievestress,boostyourmood,andimprove youroverallhealth.

•Connectwithlovedones. Spendingtimewithfriendsandfamilycanhelptoreducestress andboostyourmood.

•Practicemindfulness. Mindfulnessisapracticethatcanhelpyoutofocusonthepresent momentandreducestress.

•Getenoughsleep. Whenyou'resleep-deprived,you'remorelikelytofeelstressedandirritable.

Byfollowingthesetips,youcanachieveaholisticapproachtorejuvenationthisspring.You'llfeelrefreshed,revitalized,andreadytotakeontheworld!

SPRINGREJUVENATION

AHolisticApproachtoSkinCare,MentalHealth,andWellness

Springisatimeofrenewalandrebirth,andit'stheperfecttimetorejuvenateyourskin,mind,andbody.Herearesometipsonhowtoachieveaholisticapproachtorejuvenationthisspring:

Wellness

•Eatahealthydiet. Eatingahealthydietisessentialforyouroverallhealthandwell-being.

•Getregularexercise. Exerciseisagreatwaytoimproveyourphysicalandmentalhealth.

•Getenoughsleep. Whenyou'resleep-deprived,you'remorelikelytofeelstressedandirritable.

•Managestress. Stresscantakeatollonyourphysicalandmentalhealth.Findhealthywaysto managestress,suchasexercise,yoga,ormeditation.

•Taketimeforyourself It'simportanttotaketimeforyourselftorelaxandde-stress.Dothings thatyouenjoy,suchasreading,takingabath,orspendingtimeinnature.

Byfollowingthesetips,youcanachieveaholisticapproachtorejuvenationthisspring.You'llfeelrefreshed,revitalized,andreadytotakeontheworld!