Outspoken Beauty The Outspoken Review - Feelgood Bits For The First Week of January and More Thoughts About The Zip Halo
Jan 7, 2026
In the first week of January, there’s a focus on finding joy amidst the post-holiday blues. Nicola highlights cozy habits, like fairy lights, that enhance mood. She recommends the uplifting book, 'Joy Chose You,' emphasizing the beauty of aging. The Tiny Joy Project encourages gratitude to boost mental health. Beauty picks include luxurious body care and skin brightening products. Nicola shares her experience with the Zip Halo, noting improvements alongside some skin challenges, and expresses a desire to interview its founder.
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Embrace Cozy Routines
- Keep cozy comforts like fairy lights and candles to ease January blues.
- Use small rituals to look after yourself and family instead of drastic 'new me' changes.
Reframe Aging As A Natural Beauty
- Aging is inevitable and resisting it wastes opportunities for joy.
- Donna Ashworth's writing urges enjoyment of the process rather than fighting it.
Use Gratitude To Shift Your Mood
- Practice gratitude daily to rewire your brain toward positive mental health.
- Follow accounts like Tiny Joy Project to remind yourself of small wonders and boost perspective.
