Dopamine Dressing For Your Mental Health

The idea of dressing to help boost your mood is nothing new. It’s called ‘Dopamine Dressing’. Also known as ‘Enclothed Cognition’ and ‘Joyful Dressing’.

It’s simply a shift towards clothing that’s bright, colorful, and downright joyful.

It’s the opposite of everything we wore at home the past three years. Think candy colors, neon hues, and prints that POP.

Dopamine Dressing: Fucshia + Lime Green color combo, Kermit Graphic T, Falsies,
LIPSTICK BOSS Lipstick & Bright Pink Earrings!

This association between brightly colored clothing and happiness is not new, the idea of injecting joy through what we wear is what I call ‘Dress Out Loud’ – and it’s what transformed my life.

I’m wearing the same three outfits on repeat. Seventy pounds overweight; nothing fits. I don’t like the way I look; I’m hiding in my house.

The crazy thing: I’m managing a ladies fashion boutique crammed full of colorful clothes & sparkly accessories, and I’m “Beige Betty” over here – feeling ugly, insecure + invisible.

So, I run away from home for five days, at 50 years old...

Little did I know, the dark season of going ‘unnoticed’ would soon be over for me thanks to dopamine dressing.

While I’m not promising that dopamine dressing can cure depression or anxiety, dressing in clothes that complement your coloring, body type and personality can certainly give you a much-needed emotional boost and it’s a great place to start!

Three Things You Need to Know About Dopamine Dressing

There is a slight art to following this movement, so I wanted to share three things you need to know when playing around with dopamine dressing.

#1. Use Color Theory/A Color Wheel

Use Color Theory/A Color Wheel to help decide what color combinations you want to try together. How colors mix, match or contrast with each other will determine how well your look comes together.

#2. Ease Into it With Accessories

Keep your foundational pieces (dress, top, or bottoms) in a neutral color and then layer in a pop of color with a boldly-colored handbag, shoes, jewelry, lipstick or even nail polish (I love press-on nails because they can instantly lift your whole mood)!

#3. Stick with Silhouettes That Flatter You

Then just step outside of your comfort zone when it comes to the pattern or color. Don’t go against your own style rules; still think about the colors (your Color Code™) and what shapes (your Body Type) are flattering on you.

I spent an entire year discovering and developing my personal image, purpose and potential; and as a result, God transformed my personal appearance, my mental and emotional health and restored my marriage.

Conclusion,

Fashion is meant to be fun and a form of self-expression, so next time you need a boost in your mood when getting dressed, try out the dopamine dressing movement to see how it makes you feel!

AS BELIEVERS, you and I are on a never-ending journey of becoming brighter and more beautiful – Christ-like beautiful.

Read more about How to Build a Lipstick Wardrobe Like a Boss

Feeling Anxious? “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1Peter 5:7

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Signature Message: Get Ready to Glow! (The Ultimate Makeover Experience)

Have you ever wished you could run away and start over? Put your crown back on, Sister! He doesn’t want you to live like that…

You were not designed to dress down and disappear in the crowd. You were created to wear your crown and DRESS OUT LOUD!

MY SIGNATURE MESSAGE (and the one that most planners request) is ‘GET READY TO GLOW!

It is centered on the Biblical story of Esther and encourages women to embrace, elevate and express their true identity.

MY TRANSFORMATIVE MESSAGE will help your ladies face the mirror and the day – recognizing and appreciating the unique beauty, personal style and special qualities God has given her for such a time as this.

– Nancy Joseph aka The LIPSTICK BOSS

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Why I Used to Hate Networking {Hint: It’s My Weight}

{The irony that World Mental Health Day and National Curves Day  are on the same day – inspired this post}

 

QUESTION:  Have you said “No” to a networking event because you felt insecure?

According to a recent survey by Marshall’s Department Store, more than 70 percent of women say that they have said ‘No’ to a social event or activity due to low self confidence.

 

If I’m being brutally honest.

I used to hate networking because I was embarrassed about my weight.

I felt ashamed by my weight.

I tied my self worth & my success to my body image.

I decided that I’m not good enough or worthy of success.

If something went wrong in my day, no matter how big or small, I felt anxious, I felt depressed which then lead to self sabotage.

So for me, self sabotage looks like (not taking care of myself).

Eating through my emotions.

Not showing up.

Not moving my body.

All things related to my weight.

 

Let me tell you a story:

AS A YOUNG GIRL, I would sit on the edge of my mother’s bed and watch her get ready for “date night” with my father.

I was fascinated with her cherry red lipstick and watched carefully as she applied it to her lips, “shmeared” it on her cheeks, and then rubbed vigorously.  It was magical.

In Seventh Grade, I got permission to wear makeup to school.  I jumped on my yellow ten-speed “Peugot” bicycle; that my father crafted for me in the basement, and rode to the shopping mall.  I broke the 8th Commandment (Thou Shall Not Steal), and stole a blue eye shadow, mascara and bubble gum pink lipstick from the drug store, and wore it to school the next day.

I didn’t even make it to lunchtime.  The boys in my class were brutal.  They laughed at me and called me a “prostitute”.  One boy pinched my neck and left a mark; it looked like a hickey.

I was humiliated, embarrassed and ashamed. 

I went to the nurse’s office to call my mom to come get me.  I broke Commandment #9 (Thou Shall Not Lie) and told my mom, “I had cramps”. 

 

This was the first moment I can remember allowing someone else’s opinion of me make me feel ashamed of who I was!

This was a significant emotional experience that resulted in self harm, binge eating, anxiety and full blown panic attacks.

 

IN MY ADULT LIFE, I was told, on more than one occasion, that I had a “pretty face”, but I would be so much prettier if I lost weight.

I’m Pretty FAT.

(I’m okay with that)

 

I don’t know what you’re dealing with today.

Whatever it is – it’s real to you.

 

Here’s an empowering reminder to celebrate yourself from head to toe.

Because while you should love what you wear, loving yourself is always the most important thing.

 

I BELIEVE my journey as an entrepreneur and possibly yours too, would be so much more exciting,

so much more rich,

and impactful,

if we were able to accept ourselves just the way we are TODAY and not allow other people’s opinions of us keep us from happiness, abundance and our purpose on this planet!

 

I’VE COME A LONG WAY since my first makeup nightmare.  TODAY I help women create success through personal development and entrepreneurship.

 

I BELIEVE this message found it’s way to you at just the right time.

Maybe it’s time for you too – to look at that one struggle – that one challenge that you just know is holding you back.

In the mean time… I’m here for you.

Pretty FAT.

Kisses!

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PPS – Are you a LIPSTICK BOSS?  I’ve created a community of female entrepreneurs called LIPSTICK BOSSES.  CLICK HERE to find out what Type of Lipstick Boss you are and to join the Private Facebook Group.

Source: Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self Confidence by Nancy Joseph

World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. … This day, each October, thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on peoples’ life worldwide.

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Create a Signature Look – Training Course

 

LIFE is a Fashion Show…

The World is your RUNWAY!

…So always dress your best and walk with Confidence.

-COCO CHANEL

Hello Beautiful!

I believe everything you’ve been taught around IMAGE is absolutely backwards!

Here’s why.

People think it’s just about lipstick & cute shoes.  That it’s superficial.

Here’s what I know.

People are judging us on camera.  People are judging us at events.  

As women entrepreneurs living and working in a highly competitive society, you must recognize and understand the impact of your appearance as it communicates first to you and then to others.  What you wear and the way you look affects:

  1.  your ideal clients
  2.  your influence
  3.  your income

Each of us presents an Image, consciously and sub-consciously ALL the time, through non-verbal communication including appearance.

This communication impacts our lives in more ways than we ordinarily think.

I believe the BEST WAY for YOU to ATTRACT CLIENTS, BE MEMORABLE and INCREASE YOUR INCOME

is to CREATE your own authentic, attractive and magnetic SIGNATURE LOOK!

Some people have a natural talent or ability to present themselves appropriately and attractively.  Most DO NOT.

The good news is that personal image skills can be learned, then practiced til they become second nature.

INTRODUCING…

RUNWAY TO PAYDAY – A Personal Image Management Program

How to create and maintain your Unique Signature Look so you can:

  1. stand out from your competition, and

  2. attract your ideal clients for

  3. consistent cash flow.

 

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BE.YOUR.OWN.BRAND.

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BEWARE of Wearing BLACK

Did you know less than 1/2 women can wear black well?

(Some can wear it well – depends on your COLOR CODE)

  • Can make you look old
  • Brings out dark circles & skin imperfections
  • Can draw attention to your body & not your face
  • Can be slimming (on the right people) but so can navy, espresso & charcoal
  • Can draw attention to your “roots” that need to be retouched
  • Black eyeliner will make you look old and show extra wrinkles.  Wear espresso instead.

CAN YOU WEAR BLACK?

If you’re COLOR CODE is SOFT – STAY AWAY FROM BLACK!!!!

P.S. To find out what your Color Code is please answer these three questions in the COMMENTS below:  Color of Hair _________ Color of Eyes __________ Skin Tone Light/Medium/Dark

Make it a beautiful day!

Nancy

“The Image Consultant for Entrepreneurs”

BE.YOUR.OWN.BRAND.

 

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How to Avoid Hot Flashes – 7 Common Triggers {VIDEO}

Have you lost your Va-Va-Voom?

Or are you still hot (but only in flashes?)!

Congratulations!  You are in the change of life.

 

Here are Seven common triggers for Hot Flashes so you can stop suffering and start living!

  1. Wearing Tight Clothes
  2. Drinking Alcohol
  3. Consuming Products with Caffeine
  4. Eating Spicy Foods
  5. Being in a Hot Room
  6. Feeling Stressed or Anxious
  7. Smoking or Being Exposed to Cigarette Smoke

Hot Flashes and Night Sweats can last for years.

According to a new study of women going through menopause – hot flashes last, on average, for about seven years and may go on for 11 years or more.

Do what you can to ease them and avoid the 7 Triggers.

I ENCOURAGE you to keep a journal.  Write down what you were doing, eating, drinking, feeling or wearing when each hot flash began.

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P.S. Menopause is a fact of life for all women.

P.S.S.  I encourage you to embrace Menopause with Style and CONFIDENCE.  If you think you’re going to need help with that please join thousands of beautiful women get hot-flash-friendly fashion and beauty tips straight to your inbox.  Please Subscribe to this blog.

I have a GIFT FOR YOU!

Here is a link to the page for a FREE Guide:  How To Instantly Improve Your Image (5 Easy Steps for Women over 40 to Look Good & Feel Great)

Click on the heels 🙂 and begin your Midlife Journey with Style and CONFIDENCE!

 

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Wonder Woman Has Me Like – The Power of Personal Development & Accessories

Wonder Woman knows the Power of Personal Development and the Power of Accessories.

This past weekend I saw the Wonder Woman movie.  It’s a LONG movie; 2 hours and 45 minutes.

I sat through the entire movie, eating popcorn, drinking water and NEVER got up to pee!

I ALWAYS get a seat on the isle at the movies because I ALWAYS get up to pee.  (That’s just what you do when you’re in your 50’s).

Did you know there is an APP that tells moviegoers when to pee?  It’s called Runpee.com (How cool is that?!!)

Anyways,  I’ve never been a fan of Wonder Woman.  Maybe it’s because she was a brunette?  I related more to the blonde, Bionic Woman.

(I’m a fan now!)

IN THE MOVIE she discovers her full powers and true destiny.

A couple of accessories and she made quite an Impact!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a link to a FREE Guide:  5 Steps for Women over 40 to Look Good & Feel Great

Step 3 is all about ACCESSORIES.

You will Discover:

  1. How to increase Your ATTRACTIVENESS and CONFIDENCE.
  2. How to make an IMPACT and Make Your Mark on the World.
  3. and Much More!

Are you afraid of looking like the OLD LADY wearing all the noisy bangles, necklaces, obnoxious hat, the go-go boots and the glasses hanging from a bedazzled chain around her neck?

No fear!!!

I want to share with you what one of my coaching clients, Dr. Rosemary, said:

“…It’s been a long time since I cared what I looked like because I felt like I was a lost cause…”

She had the same fears you have, and I was able to help her by teaching her the formula to refashion her life and turn her middle years into the best years of her life!

Here’s the thing:  It’s more than just throwing on a necklace.

Unlike Wonder Woman, it takes more than wrist cuffs to look your best, discover your full powers and true destiny.

The FREE Guide is a great place to start!

Just Click (on) the heels 🙂 and you’ll be on your way to Instantly Improve Your IMAGE and Your Life!

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“The greatest gift you can give someone is your own Personal Development.  I used to say, “If you will take care of me, I will take care of you”.  Now I say, “I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.”” – Jim Rohn

P.S. WANTED:  We’re looking for HER.  When it comes to Looking Your Best & Facing midlife issues with style and confidence, If You Are

  • looking for Help,
  • are Eager to learn,
  • and Ready for change; you might be HER!   We can’t wait to meet you.  (There is a REWARD!)

P.S.S. I encourage You to stay connected with us and join thousands of beautiful women – get expert fashion and beauty tips straight to your inbox.  Please subscribe.

 

 

 

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Dress to Impress – How to Know if Your Dress is Too Short/Long

How short is too short?  How long is too long?

There’s a fine line between stylish —————- and unstylish.

 

Getting the right length, but also the right fit and shape, can make all the difference between looking fabulous or looking frumpy.

Let’s talk hemlines.

How to choose the right hem length for your body.

To determine your best length, stand in front of a full-length mirror, heels together, toes pointing toward 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock.

Check to see where your legs touch and where they don’t.

The places on your legs where your legs don’t touch, or rather the “openings” in the legs, are called “diamonds” in your legs.

Make sure all lengths, including skirts, dresses, shorts, capris, cropped pants and cuffed jeans end in the center of the diamond.

Note:  The openings will vary depending on the shoes you are wearing.

 

The bottom line is wearing a dress of the right style and ideal length to suit your body type is sure to make you feel beautiful and look fabulous!

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Resources:  Excerpts from: Fashion Meets Faith Training Manual (if you have ever thought about becoming a Certified Christian Image Consultant – please CONNECT with me so we can TALK about that), and the popular self-help book –

The Fashionating Life Formula:  How to Build Your Self-Confidence by Nancy Joseph

In these pages you’ll discover:

How to identify and develop your personal image

How to take care of your skin  so you can put your best face forward

How to get healthy and increase your happy factor

Why your image impacts your income and your outcome

How to build your wardrobe and your bank account.

If you want to be more confident but don’t know how, this book is for you. 

https://www.amazon.com/Fashionating-Life-Formula-Build-Self-Confidence/dp/1533558493

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Three Rules For What to Wear When Doing a Presentation – First Impressions

First impressions are especially crucial when delivering presentations.  You can control how the audience perceives you by taking extra care with the clothes you choose to wear.

I recently attended a conference where the presenter was not wearing a belt.  He was a rather large man.  No big deal, right?  Well, during his entire presentation I was distracted by the sight of him holding up his pants with his left hand.  I felt anxious about the possibility that his drawers might drop to his ankles right there in front of God and everybody.  Then I noticed that I was annoyed that he didn’t make the effort to polish his appearance.  I left the conference early…. I wasn’t impressed.

When you are doing a presentation, you have the opportunity to attract more clients, make more sales, get more leads into your funnel and build a high performing team.

It’s proven that people react to us according to how put together we are.  If someone is distracted by your presentation, they won’t pay attention to your expertise.

You must dress strategically.  What you wear signals your tribe.

Let me say that again, “What you wear signals your tribe.”  Now YOU say it out loud:  “_______ _______ ________ ________ _______ ________”

Here are three rules to keep in mind when deciding what to wear for a presentation:

  1.  Dress consistently with your brand.  You should dress to mirror your brand, or embody it.  Are you the creative type?  Please wear something that signals that.  Are you a boring banker?  Then wear the gray suit.  Your vibe attracts your tribe.
  2. Be yourself.  Whatever you wear, you should think about how it makes you feel.  If you feel confident, that will spill over into your presentation.
  3. Dress strategically.  Think about the audience.  What accessory can you wear, or slight change you can make, that will allow you to stand out from the crowd, without looking freakish?  A lot of Silicon Valley types wear suits (to show that they’re successful) but add brightly colored sneakers (to show that they’re still hip and rebellious).  The outfit you wear sends a message; figure out what you want to say with your style.

The bottom line:  Let your personality come through just enough to make you stand out without being distracting.  A polished appearance is the perfect complement to a polished presentation.

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If you are in direct sales, sell a product or a service, then it is imperative that you do lots and lots of presentations.  You can’t be successful if you are a “secret agent” and nobody knows about your business.  When you dress to impress, you will attract more customers and make more money.  Whether you do live presentations or video presentations, I can help you make the best possible first and lasting impression with your wardrobe.

Do you feel uncertain about the way you look?   Several years ago I was unhealthy, overweight, didn’t like the way I looked, had low self-esteem, and nothing to wear!  I was inspired by a true story about beauty and self confidence and spent an entire year discovering and developing my personal image, my purpose and my potential.  As a result I lost 50 pounds, gained self confidence and built my dream business.   God impressed upon my heart to help women with their self esteem and style and that is why I created The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self-Confidence.  It’s a proven, step-by-step guide to building your personal brand, your self confidence and your bank account.

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PSS – Did you know that women who wear makeup earn up to 30 percent more than women who don’t?  Go ahead, put your lipstick on and hustle!

 

 

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How To Avoid Autopilot And Live A Fascinating Life – Struggles of a Solopreneur

Are you selling yourself short and living your life on autopilot?

Every day we choose how we live our lives, whether we’re conscious of it or not.  And choosing to live a fascinating life doesn’t have to be complicated.

The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.

John Maxwell said, you will never change your life until you change something you do daily.

Have control of how your day starts and ends.  Have a routine for both.

RISE & SHINE and SWEET DREAMS

Start with your goals in mind and design your behaviors and routines accordingly.

RISE & SHINE

I was inspired by The Miracle Morning and my morning routine starts at 6 am.  It includes the six principles stated in the book. (S.A.V.E.R.S.)

Silence(meditation), Affirmations, Visualization(vision board), Exercise, Reading and Scribing (writing in journal).

I recommend you create a routine that is styled unique to you.

SWEET DREAMS

I was inspired by The Compound Effect and my evening routine consists of reading at least ten pages of an inspiration book before going to sleep.  Evidently, the mind continues to process the last information consumed before bedtime, so I want to focus my attention on something constructive and helpful in making progress with my goals and ambitions.

Every so often interrupt your routines.  Otherwise, life gets stale and autopilot takes over.  Look at your routines.  If something that used to energize you has become same-old/same-old, or is no longer generating powerful results, switch it up.

It’s difficult to predict what will show up in the middle of your workday, but you can always control how your day starts and ends.

*For solopreneurs, having a starting and ending time for your business day will give you greater life balance, help with focus, and allow for personal time, so you don’t feel like you are working all the time.

GET UP! DRESS UP! SHOW UP! and NEVER GIVE UP!

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PS – Do you feel uncertain about the way you look?  Are you going through the motions and calling it living?  Does fear keep you from taking chances and living a more authentic life? If you answered YES to any of those questions, The Fashionating Life Formula:  How to Build Your Self Confidence is a book for you.  Discover how to identify and develop your personal image, build your self confidence and your bank account.

PSS – If you want to grow your business and learn 5 Ways to STAND OUT and be OUTSTANDING at Networking, SIGN UP for the FREE ebook. 

Source:  The Miracle Morning, The Compound Effect

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How to Create a Vegan Breakfast Bowl (Recipe for Happiness)

This BREAKFAST BOWL has Super Foods and Super Powers!!!

“Several years ago, I was 70 pounds overweight, unhealthy, addicted to menthol cigarettes; suffering from hot flashes and depression.  I was unfulfilled in my job and unhappy in my 30 year marriage to my high school sweetheart.

At my lowest point I was inspired by a true story of a young, vegan girl. 

I spent an entire year building a wardrobe that complements me; treating myself to beauty treatments; eating healthy; organizing my closet; simplifying my style and focusing on me.  As a result, I quit smoking, lost 50 pounds and gained self confidence.  I built a booming business and restored my marriage.

Today I eat to live, not live to eat.  I make food choices that nurture my body and my brain.  I’ve decided not to poison myself with the processed, packaged products.  Instead, I delight myself with colorful fruits and vegetables.”  -(Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build your Self Confidence by Nancy Joseph)

 

 

 

I don’t know what brought you to this post today.

But if you are tired of being sick and tired… Here’s a delicious solution!

Vegan BREAKFAST BOWLS!

Did you know that plant-based food impacts your mood and energy levels?

I like to fill my breakfast bowls with “good-mood” foods like:  oats, bananas, nuts, peanut butter, sesame seeds & walnuts. (Omega – 3s Fatty Acid)

If you know me at all or follow me on Instagram or facebook, you know that I have a saying: “Everything tastes better in a wine glass

Well, I also believe that coffee cups are not just for coffee.  So let’s do this!

How to Create a Beautiful Breakfast Bowl (Vegan)

 

What you will need:

Pretty “Happy” Coffee Cup (Microwavable)

1/4 Cup Natural Whole Grain – Instant Oatmeal

1/2 cup water

1 banana

1 handful of blueberries

cinnamon

 

What you will do:

Cook Oatmeal and Water in Microwave as directed

Top Oatmeal with sliced banana, blueberries & cinnamon

 

ENJOY!

Have a beautiful day,

Nancy xoxo

PS – If you know anyone who is not “HAPPY”, please feel free to send them this post – you may just change their life.

 

Source: Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph

Disclaimer – This Recipe and all of these blog posts are personal opinions and experiences I’ve developed after researching different topics on my own.  Please use your discretion before taking any of my advice and please do not take my advice over your doctor, marriage counselor, nutritionist, personal trainer or God.

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