Recommitting to Yourself (or...how I'm going to get back on track after kinda falling off)

[@starrhall8160]

I understand how we all fall short from time to time. For me, I wake up praying, read the Bible, script, drink water before anything else..My skin care and makeup routines are simple but I do them even if I'm depressed or downtrodden after checking what's going on in our country and the world. Even if I don't go out, I still put on some type of makeup and I always do some exercise. No matter how bad I feel, I always find gratitude and love in my heart. Bless us all in this life! We need our support systems, even if only on tube! Thank you for all u do!

[@marydonovan4174]

Thank you Ladies. I was going to stay in bed feeling sorry for myself. Now I am up getting ready putting Makeup and going to Church. ❤

[@thefoxyscentury]

I would've never guessed you had slipped in your self care in any way. You look just as fab as always!

[@TheHoodedLid]

aww, you're so sweet! I'm seeing it in real life - maybe it's the clock ticking or maybe it's showing that I'm not caring for it as much as I have for years!

[@cheriyost2780]

I am the same. I Do my makeup every day. Even if I never leave the house or see anyone.

[@debgilbert3206]

You are definitely not the only one with this issue. It's so funny how through KZbin and hearing people talk about different experiences, that we are all more alike than we realize. When I retired, I floundered a bit. Not having to do anything at a particular time I did nothing and fell away from my routines. But like you I had to force myself to become more disciplined. Thank you for sharing.

[@lesliespencer7942]

One of my kid's favourite sayings: 'Fall down seven, get up eight is the key to success'. Forgive yourself and enjoy the return. Lovely to see you back.

[@unwindknitting]

I really appreciate videos like this. I struggle with routines and often convince myself I don’t have time for my ZIIP or I forget the red light before I put serums on. I’m trying to write things down and am having marginal success. Somehow, there is comfort in knowing I’m not alone in figuring it out.

[@leahbernstein3185]

Holy cow! Aha moment! Me, too! I just relocated to NYC and had a bunch of treatments done at a MedSpa. Got lazy. Didn't want to mess with the results. Over time, noticed my eyelids were drooping almost to my upper lip and have been really down about it. Used my micro current while watching this video. OMG! I look much better, xox and thanks again. I'm going to put your name in my gratitude journal today,

[@jori7398]

Kiki no one would ever think that you haven’t been diligent with your skincare lately. You look stunning! Flawless peaches & cream tone and so hydrated. Beautiful as ever. Appreciating you for sharing your recent experiences. Very inspired to get off my iPad and get back into my skincare routine… I’ve been a massive slacker. xx! 🌷💕

[@TheHoodedLid]

First of all, thank you for the lovely compliment! I know what you mean about the ipad (though for me it's a laptop). It's hard to walk away!

[@vwiccy]

I feel inspired by your makeup journey - I also did not wear makeup ford a long time - when I had an office job, I just wore makeup to be functionally put together, but not for enjoyment - and then I just stopped - but now I’m interested in pretty makeup and experimenting and feeling artfully inspired; now in my 50’s - but sometimes I think “why bother, no one sees me” or “I’m too old for it to matter much”… but it does matters and it is fun to me and I like how it looks - it’s “me” time to do art, how I see it - self care and art; also a bit meditative for me - that’s got to count for something - I used to also feel guilty about makeup when I was young, like I was being superficial - such a shame I wasted that fun time really - but change happens today and now and every day is a new and fresh opportunity - the past doesn’t matter if I did something or not and let things slide - every new day can be the start and counts more than anything in the past

[@michelle.burnstein.beauty]

Self-care is how we manage to take care of everyone else. Give yourself grace. You have a very smart way of getting yourself feeling your best again. ❤

[@allisonbb716]

It’s the very rare person who pursues healthy habits without a break. The important part is getting back on the horse and continuing as best you can! Thanks for the inspiring video.

[@TheHoodedLid]

I agree! I'm hoping if I "keep up" for two weeks, it will start to feel natural again.

[@ron77773]

Thankyou for your honesty and openness. Many of my morning and evening self care rituals have fallen to the wayside for so long. Listening to you has given me the kick that I need to get back on track, even just one ritual at a time. 😊Jenni

[@TheHoodedLid]

I'm so glad! You can do it!!

[@gypsybelle637]

I get it. I , too, sometimes fall away. But, I feel better when I do the care I need. Exercise, skin care, sleep, all of it. 🙏🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@terryfischer1070]

I am trying to get back on track myself.

[@paigeward687]

Needed to hear this. I have fallen away too. You’re doing a great job getting back to your routine! Inspiring.

[@karencoughlin3636]

Thank you for sharing! I can totally relate to your experience. My red light mask and Zipp are getting a bit dusty. Self care is crucial to our well being. I hope we all renew habits that sustain our mental and physical wellbeing. I can’t wait to get the eye cream I won from your give away. I need to commit to that area.

[@lisabrock960]

Hi Kiki, I also enjoy my skincare and makeup . It makes a difference in my day and how my skin feels. It’s my happy place!

[@elizabeths4272]

Thank you, Kiki, for reminding us to remain diligent with the routines that are essential for our health and wellness.

[@AlisonIvy]

Thank you for sharing this Kiki. It’s always helpful to hear other people’s challenges that are similar. Your honesty is very much appreciated.

[@TheHoodedLid]

You're so welcome and I'm glad if it's helpful

[@KazHampson]

I enjoyed your chat this morning Kiki. I agree with you wholeheartedly that feeling good about yourself really does effect your energy and your interactions with those round you. I endeavour to present my best self to the world each day.

[@TheHoodedLid]

Yay for you!!

[@jomama_1014]

Ack! Me too. Im putting on my retinol for the first time in weeks. Thanks for sounding the alarm.

[@TheHoodedLid]

You got this!

[@melissasilvestre2442]

I just found your channel. I’m emerging from a battle of depression that caused me to fall away from my skin care routine and makeup. Thank you for your frankness. So many of us need this!

[@TheHoodedLid]

I'm so glad if it's helpful!

[@cs-yq5ed]

Somehow I missed this video last month. I was going to watch you "I've Fallen (Pt 2)" video and realized I needed to go back and watch this. I loved this video. It really got me thinking. I need to reset my neurotransmitters. I am very sporadic on skincare and makeup. I need to get at it!

[@terfalicious]

Thank you - this is exactly what I needed to hear. Since the holidays - yeah, that long ago! - I've slacked off on my eating program (and gained 7 lbs). I quit walking because the weather turned cold, and the stationary bike was a bore. I just got back to my red light routine (gosh, I didn't realize how much I'd missed it!) but my Ziip is still collecting dust and I feel guilty every time I see it laying around. I won't go out without make up, so I've been staying home more often. It's a bad trend... I need to buck up, buttercup! and get back to basics. Again, thanks for sharing - it's nice to know I'm not the only one slacking, with the gentle reminder that I know exactly what to do and how to do it! 💖 PS - love the subtle eye shimmer!

[@TheHoodedLid]

You can do it! Start today!

[@terfalicious]

@@TheHoodedLid Yes - digging out of my do-nothing rut will take some time, but starting today, will add in what needs to be done! Thank you for the support. It is inspiring that you are doing it as well... 💞

[@theresapizzo6745]

Thank you for sharing! It is so easy to neglect ourselves.

[@debnunez5930]

Oh man, so timely! I too have let my skin care go the wayside the last few months. My skin is showing it, my eczema is peeking thru after I’ve stabilized it over many years and zinc just feel yuk. Today, zinc am going to reorganize it, place in a decorative something and have it st the ready tonight. Ditto for my red light mask- time to dust off. Thank you for your encouragement and willingness to share a personal challenge.

[@TheHoodedLid]

I'm so glad this is timely for you! Dust off that red light! I'm beginning to get back on track with mine as well!

[@anastasiabeaverhausen5467]

Fantastic video, resonates quite deeply 🧡🌻

[@theresamurphymuamore4018]

❤ I’m getting on track also

[@mlillis50]

Friend Thank you. You are a blessing, giving a message about taking care of oneself is so timely.

[@TheHoodedLid]

You are so welcome - I'm so glad!

[@terryfischer1070]

Thanks for sharing your skin care plans. I too, have dropped some of my healthy self-care habits. Tomorrow, I'll be back on it. We will all power through together.

[@TheHoodedLid]

Yes!

[@Jules21567]

This so spoke to me today...I don't know that I've let my routines go quite, but I do know how much better/happy I feel when I do them every day.

[@TheHoodedLid]

Absolutely!

[@YCJBD]

Very timely message! It certainly resonated with me. Whilst I don’t have Zip, I had lost my momentum in using NuFace and literally when I played your video I decided to get back into my micro current skincare routine right there and then. I also wear makeup everyday - no matter the occasion, even while doing house chores. I’ve yet to try LED therapy as a home routine, but I certainly could be doing more exercise. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@TheHoodedLid]

I often watch youtube videos while doing my ZIIP - they work well together. Two birds, as they say!

[@danaconnor8255]

Kikki, I've been experiencing the same...the last couple of weeks, I got into a routine that includes waking up at 530, doing my red light therapy, drink a berry/green smoothie, work out for 40 minutes, then skincare, then breakfast ...I've been feeling so energized and ready for the day...sometimes we have to shake ourselves up a bit...kudos to you and thank you for sharing!

[@TheHoodedLid]

That sounds fantastic!! Good for you!

[@elizabethbarrett5340]

Good video today - you are not alone we all have been there. I got off the makeup train a while back and only wore it when I was going somewhere for some reason. Slowly starting to include it in my routine again - we are worth it.

[@TheHoodedLid]

Yes! Glad you're getting back on track!

[@alexandralevin1202]

Did you enter my brain? I have been talking to myself to get back on track, thank you so much for this video. I have to get walking again, I had surgery and I fell off the wagon and this has been my story. Thank you so much for this

[@TheHoodedLid]

I'm so glad if it was helpful! You can do it!

[@michellesapp7867]

Kiki I completely understand. I to have fallen away from a skin care routine. Also I absolutely love gardening it has been actually about 2 years since I’ve done any, this past week I made myself get out there… wow what a great feeling… self accomplishment and just having me time with the outdoors. Thank you for this video, I’m definitely going to retrain myself about skincare it’s important to me. 💕

[@TheHoodedLid]

Oh - there's nothing like getting back into gardening - the muscle memory is instant and it just lifts the spirit!

[@reneegrace7965]

I also feel it's so important to take care of yourself in the morning. All during Covid when we were told to stay home, Istill got up, put on a full face of makeup even thoogh I never left the house. Just made me full good, put together.

[@senseofwonder4734]

❤ you!

[@neysarodriguez9622]

The same thing happens to me. It’s easy for me to fall off the wagon. When I was working I wouldn’t go out to work without makeup. I know I need a routine. Keep it up for us 👍🏻♥️

[@user-cs2ij5mo3o]

Love your, always beautiful, this day. I may need to try the Dior Forever in 2N. I wear Rituel 120 (thank You) and still struggle with weather I am warm, cool or neutral with pink overtones! Thank you for being Amazing You!

[@TheHoodedLid]

You're so sweet! Yes, do give it a try - it's so beautiful!

[@karennz1099]

I really do understand what you mean… for me it’s the ZIIP I have fell off the wagon. I’m continuing my am and pm skin care but life has been really stressful lately. So the walking has been something I look forward to if a nice weather day is here ( not often enough in the northeast). I’ve also introduced a sauna blanket which I’ve been doing about twice a week for past month. It really has helped my stress levels. I also do the red light about 3X a week. That has dipped to 2x but I really feel good doing that too. So you saying out loud may help me get the ZIIP out. So thank you!

[@TheHoodedLid]

It's great that you kept everything else in your program. One thing I love about the ziip is I can do while watching videos or tv. It's a chance for me to take off my glasses, relax my eyes and get my face looking more toned.

[@karennz1099]

@@TheHoodedLid I get that. That’s how I feel wearing the led mask… so relaxing.

[@taniaelgaard]

Thank you Kiki ❤️

[@TheHoodedLid]

Thanks for watching!

[@susan88165]

Hi Kiki! Like you, learning about and using skincare & makeup has been a much loved ritual for me too! I love learning about different gadgets and products for my skin, and watching your feed and others to gain insights! It was so much fun! , I think it paid off too, at 66 I think my skin looked pretty darn great. Last August out of the blue, I began having reactions to my regular skincare products. Long story short, I've been battling perioral dermatitis and rosacea for over 7 months now. 1st time I've ever had any skin problems! I've had to stop using ALL of my beautiful skincare products, gadgets and makeup. I developed these awful pimple like pustules around my nose, mouth and eyes, and the redness was horrible, itchy and hot. If I had to go out, I tried using a little foundation to try and hide it, but that even backfired and set my skin on fire due to the oil in the foundation. So, I too have fallen off the wagon but not by choice. It's been an emotional roller-coaster and it's doubtful I'll ever be able to get back to my much loved skincare rituals snd having pretty skin. I hope I don't sound like I'm wining, I have a great deal to be thankful for. I just wanted to share in case someone else has been down this path and can offer any insight. Love u Kiki!!

[@TheHoodedLid]

I'm sorry to hear about your sudden skin changes and hope it resolves soon!

[@susan88165]

@@TheHoodedLid Thanks Kiki, me too.

[@roxannerutherford3524]

I totally get it! Skincare brings me joy and I love doing it! But recently I have been slacking and feel bad about it when I do. I have worked so hard on my skin so when I shrug it off, I feel like I'm letting myself down. I'm getting back on that horse though❤

[@TheHoodedLid]

That's it, 100% !

[@roxannerutherford3524]

​@@TheHoodedLid I want one of the home skincare devices. Tati gave away 100 Medicube devices last week. I said a little prayer but I didn't win. 😔 I just have to save up, because it seems every influencer I follow, their skin looks better than when I started watching them 2 years ago.

[@mariavicente7669]

Adorei o seu vídeo! Muito obrigada por ter partilhado 😍 Beijinho grande de Portugal

[@lynnroots7556]

I can not agree with you more BRAVO KIKI I notice how people react to me “instantly” when they first see me My gardener ….. everyone who sees me … it’s a fact !!! CLEARLY and UNDENIABLE !!! 💞L xxx March 16th 2024 4:36pm Saturday I’m curious Kiki … do you use a gua sha ?

[@TheHoodedLid]

I do have a gua sha but I haven't used it in more than a year...

[@lynnroots7556]

@@TheHoodedLid thank you Kiki May I ask why … I haven’t begun to use mine They are in my tiny fridge in my dressing room ! 💞L xxx

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

I wonder what’s going on with many of us. I slept in my makeup a couple of times recently. Haven’t done that for years but I am so tired. Oh the guilt! A very good friend regularly admonishes people who go through the paces of wearing makeup. She thinks it is vain. But she is fussy about her curly hair, what’s the difference, I asked her? She then laughed and realized the hypocrisy. My mom admonished me for not looking my best when I visited her in the hospital. She said you must look good for the ill person so they feel better. If you look “bad”, it makes them feel worse. Wow. The guilt! I received the nicest compliment today about my skin. Reminded me that my discipline has paid off and to stay on track with my morning and night routines. It really isn’t hard!

[@TheHoodedLid]

How lovely to receive compliment like that!

[@krisc2669]

I needed to hear this. Thank you ❤

[@TheHoodedLid]

You are so welcome

[@MadamMMStyleIcon]

Thanks for sharing this ❤

[@TheHoodedLid]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisak7997]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TheHoodedLid]

You are so welcome!

[@chemysterydotorg]

Thank you for this. I think everyone falls off from time to time. Yours is a great reminder to be gentle with yourself and get back in the routine.

[@TheHoodedLid]

I think being gentle with oneself is as important as is it difficult!

[@Marlee.]

I loved this! This video felt different but in such a great way because your honesty was so relatable. Would you ever consider doing an about me? Id love to get to know who you are as a person!

[@reneegrace7965]

Oh, one more thing, as for the redl ite, I always do it M/W/F/S/S at night. Then I go in, put some essence on to help absorb the Retin A and nightly skincare :)

[@CeliaBennett]

Thank you, Kym - I can totally relate to this! I started tretanoin a few months ago after seeing my aesthetician for a laser/BBL treatment, and that restarted a better approach to my morning/evening routines. I forget to do it much less often now, and I have noticed that doing my evening routine around 9pm really does set me up for sleep, as well as making sure it gets done! (We have roughly the same schedule, offset by 3 time zones!) Due to my ongoing ADHD, I need all the "hacks" I can get! :D Another qq: what kind/brand of red light device do you use and like the best? I'm in the market for one of those now. Thanks!! :)

[@TheHoodedLid]

Hi Celia!! There are several masks on the market that are almost dupes of each other and the technical specs are the same. So, go for the least expensive. Last I checked that was Higher Dose. I hope you're doing well!!

[@CeliaBennett]

@@TheHoodedLid Thanks for the info - I'm researching those since they are all pretty expensive. I will look at Higher Dose! Thinks are good here - I moved in 2022 to what was my mom's old house in central NC - everything needs repairs! But the yard is beautiful... I hope things are going well for you, too - your channel is great and isreally taking off! ☺

[@janeburke147]

Hi Kiki,I imagine where you live to be very a beautiful place & glamorous 😎Even though I don’t do all the red lights & multiple skin care (I just wouldn’t stick to it lol) my makeup is my confidence,without it I feel a social anxiety when talking to someone because often when I was young people would ask if I was well,being pale & dark undereye circles.In my twenties I used sun beds a lot because I looked better tanned,I realise now how dangerous it was.I think you look great,don’t be so hard on yourself 😊🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TheHoodedLid]

I agree - makeup can really help our confidence!

[@Dublin1008]

I feel you! It happened to me😢

[@nelleconn8476]

Feel defeated most days, but have gotten into make up and it’s made a huge difference. Trying to learn my best skin care now. Does the zip have a warning also about the heart? I want to try something like it, but my family has heart issues.

[@TheHoodedLid]

I don't think there is a warning about the heart - but check their website.

[@georgiahamilton4346]

Yes, Laurel Canyon is very hilly.

[@TheHoodedLid]

Yes, it is!

[@angela27121]

Thank you for sharing! It motivates me too :) Can you tell me what you do with red light?

[@TheHoodedLid]

I prefer 20 min three times a week for red light

[@virginiajackson8437]

Thank you for this ❤😊 I'm almost 48 and many reasons why iv let some things iv put aside , I just purchased alit if new luxury makeup and skin care and clothes which always motivates me lol . The new YSL Bronzers are amazing I have shades 2,3,4,5 ❤ I really want to try these devices your talking about what red light do you use ? Do you go somewhere to get that red-light treatment?

[@TheHoodedLid]

I have three red-lights! Two masks and a panel from MITO. The masks I have are Higher Dose and Current Body. Spring sales are coming up - so I'll post anything I see on sale on my community page!

[@terryfischer1070]

My former yoga teacher called it "monkey mind."

[@TheHoodedLid]

Yes - that's it. They call it that in vipassana meditation as well. Jack Kornfield who had a lovely "tape" series referred to it a lot.

[@cthakkar8168]

Hi, I do my red lights before I get out of bed in the morning. That way you get extra 10-20min in bed.

[@TheHoodedLid]

That can work, too! I have a dog who wants to eat immediately, so I can't mess around in bed or she'll just start walking on top of me!