Everybody’s free (to wear sunscreen)

Dear readers, my message to you this month are the 10 best lessons from a commencement speech by american mary schmich. it was later turned into the pop song, everybody’s free (to wear sunscreen), by baz luhrmann in 1999.

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Dear readers, my message to you this month are the 10 best lessons from a commencement speech by american mary schmich. it was later turned into the pop song, everybody’s free (to wear sunscreen), by baz luhrmann in 1999.

1 Wear sunscreen.

2 Do one thing every day that scares you.

3 Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts – and don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.

4 Floss.

5 Don’t waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long and in the end, it’s only with yourself.

6 Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults.

7 Stretch.

8 Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life.

9 Travel.

10 Enjoy your body, use it every way you can. Don’t be afraid of it or what other people think of it. It’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.

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SUPERCHARGE YOUR PLAYLIST

The right music can rev up your workout. Pg 50.

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GET A NEW SCENT

If you’ve always gone for aquatic or citrusy fragrances, consider these new floral alternatives. Pg 148.

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DON’T DITCH PEANUT BUTTER

Good news for those who love the spread – it has some health benefits! Pg 120.

LI YULING EDITOR (liyuling@sph.com.sg)
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