3 Ways to Pamper Yourself (That Don’t Waste Your Time)

As a full-time college student, it’s hard to find moments dedicated to self-care. Recently,

media outlets for 2019 have encouraged readers to take more time for themselves as this

promotes a healthier and happier lifestyle. Every time I read these articles I think to myself,

“Who has THIS MUCH free time on their hands?” Well I have the solution for the girl on the go.

1. Facemasks and Other Tasks

Whenever I use a facemask, I feel like I instantly transform into an Instagram model with

flawless skin. In reality, I’m still the normal Julia with just slightly softer skin. Nevertheless,

facemasks are super relaxing and calming after a really stressful day. However, one of my least

favorite things about facemasks is that they can be messy, and you have to stay pretty still while

doing them. So instead of wasting the 20 minutes watching dumb YouTube videos, I use my

facemask time to respond to emails that I have received that day or check my grades and class

assignments. This turns a boring task of emails into a more rewarding one because when I’m

done, I can check another thing off my to-do list AND I have softer skin.

2. Whitening and Styling

As an avid coffee drinker, my teeth get stained very quickly. I used to use Crest 3D White Strips,

but they are super uncomfortable. I also noticed over time that my teeth were not staying white

and were becoming super sensitive and brittle. I was constantly searching for an affordable

whitening option that was convenient and did not cause sensitivity. That’s when I was introduced

to Smile Brilliant, a company that uses custom fitted whitening trays that are safe for both your

enamel and gums.

The whitening process with Smile Brilliant starts by you receiving the custom tray kit.

After making your own molded trays, you can send them off to Smile Brilliant in a free, pre-

addressed envelope. After 3-7 business days (I got mine back in two) your custom trays are

returned, and the whitening process can begin. With the trays, you also receive syringes of the

whitening gel and the desensitizing gel. Only around 1⁄4 of each syringe is needed so the trays

don’t feel super sticky or uncomfortable. The trays are made with a soft plastic and feel like they

are not even in your mouth!

While I whiten, I use this time to plan out my outfit for the next day, meal prep, or work

on any other assignments I need to complete. Because the trays fit in your mouth perfectly, and

no UV light is needed, I am able to walk around and complete other tasks with ease. The entire

process can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours, depending on how long you keep your

trays in. I typically do around 50 minutes. Because my time is valuable, Smile Brilliant is super

easy to incorporate into my busy schedule.

Outfit planning while I whiten!

Not only is the process easy, but the results are amazing. My teeth have very minimal

sensitivity which typically goes away overnight and I have whiter teeth after only two sessions.

Also, the price point is a plus! I never knew that there were at home whitening alternatives that

are comparable to a dentist, for such an affordable price. I have before and after photos shown below!

I am thrilled to be working with Smile Brilliant on this post. Below I have a link to my giveaway where you can enter to win the full whitening system that I used. Also, use my code “thejuliakennedy15” for 15% off your entire purchase on the site!

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3. Take 20

Although time is something that is very precious to me, I think it is important to take 20

minutes to yourself every night doing something you love with zero distractions. I usually set a

timer and put my phone in another room. Activities that I enjoy are reading my favorite

magazine, watching an episode of my favorite show, or browsing my favorite online shopping

sites. During this time, I focus my energy into something relaxing for me and try not to think

about any tasks that I still have to complete for that day. This allows for me to destress and take a

breather.

I hope these tips gave you some ideas on how you can still pamper yourself with a busy

schedule.

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