How do you fix a tired expression?

[deleted] · 2018-08-16T03:07:26+00:00

I was about to say that. You’re just tired. That many hours of work is hard!

iheartfrodo_69 · 2018-08-16T00:44:23+00:00

Hahaha. You look tired because you’re tired!! Sleep more silly. Otherwise, you can brighten under your eyes with a matte highlight and just try and consciously keep your face happy and friendly.

canyousmellechidna · 2018-08-16T10:16:21+00:00

Well the #1 way would be to actually get enough rest, but, if you wear makeup I suggest using that to make you look more awake

HB3234 · 2018-08-17T12:03:28+00:00

The following tips are for whem you need to look well rested but totally aren't: Hydrating eyedrops will make your eyes look brighter and more alert.

Use a color corrector under your concealer for your eye bags.

Use a highlighting or illuminating powder to brighten your eyes - dab some on your pinky and apply it to the inner eye near tear duct.

If your eyes look "bored" (your natural lid position is half closed), try a subtle wing at the top of your upper lid. This will make it look more alert.

Whisper · 2018-08-16T05:51:45+00:00

I’ve been told that I always look tired or sad and people often ask me “are you okay?” Or “what’s wrong?”

Truth is yeah I am quite tired a lot, I work 10-15 hour shifts almost everyday. I am an introvert and I have to be around other people almost constantly, this drains me a lot.

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carry2388 · 2018-08-19T02:21:41+00:00

Stop working so much girl! I work 25 hours a week as a waitress, and it’s exhausting. Financially very rewarding. Cut back your hours. Women need more rest and alone time. A few other things: Only use COLD water on your face Drink 1 litre of lemon water when you wake up before you do anything Breathing/stretching/yoga etc will help bring more oxygen to your face Ditch your products. Go natural. I only use coconut oil!! I take my makeup off with it, and moisturizer with it. No chemically induces products needed Start eating tons of citrus fruit and more vegetables GREEN TEA IS AMAZING FOR YOUR SKIN! Honey masks Walks in the woods Massages

Relaaaax

[deleted] · 2018-08-16T20:00:28+00:00

Put concealer under your eyes! Works like a charm and it’ll get you through til you have a more reasonable job hours

aussiedollface2 · 2018-08-22T06:48:33+00:00

You’re tired! You poor thing that sounds like a lot of work. However, like anything, a pleasant expression can be learned. Think of it like posture, if someone has a bad slouching posture, constant attention to it and reminding yourself to correct it consistently and over time it will be fixed. I really can’t stand the “resting bitch face” trend of today (I know you don’t have that) it’s so unpleasant and unfeminine, I think it’s so important to appear happy and approachable. When I make a special effort to project a happier face when I’m tired and cranky, I really notice people warm to me much more, therefore I feel better too! Everyone wins! xo xo

verbalexcalibur · 2018-09-08T18:23:24+00:00

I have a slightly different idea about this, so I thought I'd share. I hope it's not entirely off base and makes sense for you.

Of course you look tired because you ARE tired. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and do the extra hours at work, and I applaud your work ethic and attitude about that.

Until you do change jobs and have more time to sleep, yes make up can help with brightening up your face, but I would also consider trying to relax and stretch your facial muscles. It's difficult to change your default facial expression without distracting from what you're doing.

Our default expression is a relaxed state, but it's a relaxed state that is based in the postural habits we've developed, and not necessarily what is relaxing for our individual muscles and nervous system. I hope that makes sense. I come from a neuromuscular therapy background, and sometimes it can be difficult to explain this outlook with brevity.

Take some deep breaths and see if you can soften your facial muscles.

You can do eyebrow exercises (like raising them together or one at a time). Tongue exercises with help with facial support--you can try to stretch your tongue as far as you can up to your nose, down to your chin, and out to each side.

You can also do tongue push ups where you press up against your top palate and then quickly release so that it make a clicking sound.

Move your jaw side to side, make a fish face and really push into it to give your lips a good stretch.

Make as an exaggerated frown as you can, then do the same for a smile. Try to feel where you have tension during these, and come back to them to with stretches and maybe even some small, circular massages with your fingertips to help relax your muscles.

I could list a thousand of these, but just get creative and try to have fun with it.

This won't necessarily change your resting face, but it can help bring more color to your face and keep you relaxed in your facial features, which might give the impression you're not daydreaming of anywhere but here.

LateralThinker13 · 2018-08-16T17:45:31+00:00

I’ve been told that I always look tired or sad and people often ask me “are you okay?” Or “what’s wrong?”

Truth is yeah I am quite tired a lot, I work 10-15 hour shifts almost everyday.

So... people are correctly noticing that you are tired because you work too much. The cure should be obvious - don't work as much.

Or are you looking for ways to hide how tired you are? That may not be the best route. You sound like you're overworking, and that leads to accelerating health issues and faster wear and tear on your body. Be careful.

Title	How do you fix a tired expression?
Author	canyousmellechidna
Upvotes	2
Comments	13
Date	August 16, 2018 12:09 AM UTC (7 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/RedPillWomen
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