5 Habits That Drained Me as a Model in Japan — And How I Recovered
I developed some bad habits while under stress as a model in Japan
They made me feel drained, exhausted, and NOT like myself at all! 😮💨
The culprits?
1️⃣Stress from toxic relationships 💔
My bad boss, manipulative frenemies, and even family member who’s always negative
[Can you already think of the person?👇]
These relationships SUCK the life out of you!
2️⃣ Lack of REAL rest 😴
I thought I was “resting” by scrolling + binge-watching Asian dramas
[What’s your favorite Korean drama?👇]
SPOILER ALERT:
That’s NOT rest because your body + mind need real, uninterrupted sleep to heal
3️⃣Overexposure to blue light 📱
This one shocked me the most!
[Did it shock you? 👇]
I was using products to protect my skin from UV rays
But didn’t realize all the time spent on my phone + laptop was DAMAGING it too
Blue light = skin aging FAST
4️⃣ Processed sugar + foods
When I lived in the UK I absolutely LOVED starting my day
With a hot cup of London Fog + croissant on a chilly fall day
[What’s your favorite comfort food? 👇]
But my skin did NOT love it
I got inflammation, breakouts, puffy, + tired skin
5️⃣ Constant comparison 👀
Social media is a double-edged sword
[How many hours do you spend on social media daily? 👇]
Although it’s helped me help women worldwide
[Who’ve AGED BACKWARDS in just 10 minutes per day]
I’d SCROLL FOR HOURS comparing myself to others
Whether it was their skin, success, or lifestyle
The “doom scroll” I call it
[Be honest, do you catch yourself doing the same? 👇]
But that comparison was KILLING my confidence + joy
Setting up unrealistic standards
5 tips to feel alive again:
1. Cut ties with toxic people
2. Sleep 9 hours
3. Blue light filter
4. Snow Fungus
5. Use Genki System™️
You deserve a life that lifts you up
It’s YOUR time to CHOOSE YOU!
Love, Kelly
*Disclaimer: Not medical advice.
About Kelly Prehn
Kelly's journey began unexpectedly when a Models 1 agent spotted her in Covent Garden during a ballet rehearsal. Despite landing a six-figure Japanese contract immediately, upon arrival in Tokyo she was deemed 'overweight', fired and sent back to London.
Her breakthrough came when Mr. Shu of Shu Uemura recognized her potential, launching her acclaimed career as a beauty and fashion model across Asia—from Japan and Korea to China and Singapore.
Leveraging her industry expertise, Kelly transitioned from modeling to sharing beauty insights as a columnist, becoming a highly recognized advocate for niche traditional wellness and healing modalities. She was the first to bring these transformative practices to a wider audience. Her influence grows rapidly: 1.4 million books in print, tens of millions of women reached through her teachings on social media, she currently impacts 11 million women monthly—and growing.
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“Kelly Created a Life Changing Method”
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