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"SELFy Celebs Share Their Happiness-Boosting Secrets\\n\\\"For confidence before performing, I say to myself, 'You're prepared. Go for it, girl!' Flirty false eyelashes don't hurt either!\\\"\\n\\n__Takeaway tip__ \\\"Self-talk works when you're kind to yourself,\\\" says psychologist Glenn Marron, Ph.D., of New York City. If you need help talking nice, download the [Feeling Fine Affirmations app](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/feeling-fine-affirmations/id331059819?mt=8) for your iPhone ($5.99).\\n\\\"I use Borba body polish with diamond particles. I feel sparkly for days after\u2014my little crystal magic!\\\"\\n\\n__Takeaway tip__ \\\"Exfoliating is best at night because it removes impurities accumulated during the day,\\\" says Elizabeth Hale, M.D., a dermatology professor at New York University. \\\"Follow with an antioxidant cream.\\\"\\n\\\"Learning something new\u2014especially surfing\u2014is such a rush! There's nothing better.\\\"\\n\\n__Takeaway tip__ Other than, well, practice, nothing helps you master a new sport like toned abs. \\\"A powerful core helps you move more fluidly,\\\" SELF fitness director Meaghan B. Murphy says. Strengthen yours with planks: Start by holding the pose for 30 seconds; work up to 2 minutes.\\n\\\"Running makes me strong inside and out. I love the euphoria I get after sprinting to Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' or Sara Bareilles's 'King of Anything.'\\\"\\n\\n__Takeaway tip__ Shoe-shop in the afternoon or post-jog to get the best fit; your feet frequently swell late in the day and while you run. Find more info on picking a [perfect-for-you pair](/fitness/2009/09/foot-type-slideshow#slide=1) now."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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