Looking great with Olivia
Aromatherapy oils always make me feel good, in particular lavender and ylang-ylang. Whenever I’m meditating, usually about twice a day for 20 minutes, I burn a candle which gives off the scent of ylang-ylang. Try lighting candles around your home for a soothing, relaxing atmosphere.
Or try pouring a few drops in the bath, or mixing some with a moisturiser for a soothing massage.
This is a tip that I have handed down to my daughter Chloe. When you use shampoo, use just a little and only shampoo the roots of your hair, never the ends. Simply let the shampoo rinse out through the ends of your hair. That way you’ll prevent dryness and do away with any tangles.
fresh not fake
As you know, I’m always keen to look natural which is probably why I prefer to do my own make-up, even when I’m performing. Earlier in my career, I picked up plenty of tricks of the trade from top make-up artists around the world. For example, after applying foundation, try pressing a moist cosmetic sponge on your face for a fresh, rather than fake, finish.
I am a real believer in positive thinking it helps with everything from weight control to being happy in life. Take Anthony Robbins, America’s master of motivation, who is heading to Australia this month. He was once 18kg overweight but kept the kilos down with a healthy-eating philosophy and mind-control techniques.
His tips are practical and easy to follow.
1 Record everything you eat and drink in an eating diary for one week to help you determine your strengths as well as your weaknesses.
2 Wear an article of clothing that is one size too small or too tight. You’ll feel so uncomfortable that you’ll be inspired to lose weight.
3 Use negative associations to stop you eating unhealthy foccis. Take fish and chips. Imagine the batter being dipped in hot oil and how big a glass all that oil would fill.
4 Use positive associations to make healthy food more attractive. For example, Imagine crunching into a crisp, juicy apple as you walk in the sunshine.
5 Avoid saying “I’m starving”, “I’m famished”, “I could eat a horse”, “I’ve got to have something to eat” or “I’m going crazy”.
6 Manage the supermarket visit. Write a list and buy foods only on the list. Never enter a supermarket on an empty stomach
7 Occasionally leave some food on your plate. Most of us have been brainwashed since childhood to eat everything.
Edited by Jane-Anne Lee