SKY Spotlight 5

2022 was THAT year! Koore, so much happened in the world; from the Will Smith slap at the Oscars to the Ukraine x Russia war, to floods in Pakistan. COVID is still around, there was an emergence of Monkeypox, the Queen’s death, and we saw an increase of armed robberies right here at home!

Other than that, we got to experience some positive things happening too; from the release of amazing black-centred movies —The Woman King & Black Panther 2—to Letsile Tebogo breaking world records, and Botswana hosting Forbes 30 Under 30 with guests such as Elsa Majimbo! SKY Girls BW also had an amazing year.

Check out some of what we did in 2022:

The Mix Season 3

Everything is BIGGER and BETTER on SKY’s lifestyle TV show!!! Our guests range from Uua Murangi to African Oats! We brought in all the faves for our SKY Sisters!!! Catch it on BTV and on our YouTube channel.

Sure Ka Rafiwa

Botswana’s first ever family TV sitcom launched and we were honoured by how Batswana received it. The BTV run is now over but you can catch it on our YouTube channel!

SKY Schools Tour

We got to speak heart to heart with so many different SKY Girls. Sadi Dikgaka, Lone Botshelo and Waone Makobo AKA Puuureeeereeeee tagged along too!

Social Media LOVE

From rocking your new SKY merch, to using our magazine in dance videos, we love seeing y’all rep the sisterhood!! #StayTrue

Influencer Magazine

Distribution Bri Baby and Letang went out to distribute our Influencer Mag Issue at different schools around Gabz!! And signed some for y’all too ;)

Got a SKY Wristband?!!

It isn’t just a fashion statement �� All SKY Girls get discounte prices when you present your SKY wristband at Fifi Fab Beauty to get your nails on fleek, or any other services you’d prefer from them!

Miss Botswana visits SKY

She came by to share her Sures (authenticity) and her Shapos (fake friends)! Did you catch her guest appearance in a Sure Ka Rafiwa episode?

The Mix Live Sessions

We LOVE these live versions of our favourite songs from Khoisan, Samantha Mogwe and Jinger Stone <3 They are perfect for a journaling sesh in your bedroom! Watch on our YouTube channel.

Covergirl Competition

The BEAUTIFUL SKY Girls on the cover of this mag issue are WINNERS from one of our many online competitions this year! Go ne go le maza!

If not don’t worry, you’re about to be that girl because we gotchu. Read on for some tips on what makes someone glow from the inside out – re sure ka sharing wisdom and building each other up.

THE PHYSICAL HEALTH ELEMENT…

To boost your natural glow from the inside, eat healthy, get enough sleep, drink lots of water and exercise. If this sounds like too much work oska wara, it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Just make sure to include fruit or veggies in every meal (apples, oranges, spinach and butternut are all easy low-cost options), sleep at least 7 hours a night, drink at least 2 litres of water every day and stay reasonably active.

Did you know that walking to a combi stop and doing chores counts as exercise? Most teenagers probably get our daily dose of exercise just from that, lol. But if you want to do more, dancing or taking up a team sport are both great ways to get fit, and the glow will surely follow.

And what dulls our physical glow? Smoking (another reason gore re shapo ka smoking), pollution from traffic fumes, and eating too much junk food.

THE MENTAL HEALTH ELEMENT…

One reason ‘that girl’ glows is that she has confidence. When someone has self-confidence and self-love, they always glow from the inside out. The thing is, when you’re a teenager there are so many things that can affect our confidence levels – from comparing ourselves to others online or at school, to hormones doing crazy things to our brains, even to adults insulting us! So how can we build confidence in ourselves if no one is helping us? Firstly, be kind to yourself.

Your subconscious should be your own best friend, not tearing you down. If you notice your inner voice criticising yourself, take note of this, and consciously think of a positive thing about yourself instead. Try to really focus on the things you love about yourself –trust us, there should be so many! You’re unique and valuable in this world, you are worth no less than anyone else. If you’re just not able to force yourself to think positively about yourself yet, read on to the ‘cheat code’ section.

THE SOCIAL ELEMENT…

Glowing also comes from our interactions with others. People who glow radiate positivity and warmth, and this transmits to other people. So if you want to light up a room when you enter, make sure to be warm and friendly to everyone, whether you know them or not. People who glow never tear each other down with negativity and criticism, they build each other up with positivity and light. They know there is space on the throne for everyone. Avoid gossip and negativity – if it happens around you, either ignore it or change the subject back to a positive one. Try to be a positive beacon of light for your friends – the one they can turn to when times are tough, just to be there for them and help them feel happy again.

This doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help when you need it though, and it doesn’t mean you have to pretend to like people. It’s possible to be assertive, but still polite and friendly. Also, consider taking up a hobby if you don’t already have one – it’s a great way to bond with friends, it builds self-confidence and gives you something to talk about too!

THE CHEAT CODE…

All our tips so far have been pretty deep – it’s worth it but it will take a bit of time and effort to bring out that genuine glow in you. So here are a few tips for ways to help you glow up today! Firstly, the superficial things: exfoliation, lotion, highlighter, gloss, maybe some hair oil… all of these will help your physical self reflect more light, so you will literally look like you’re glowing. It’s that simple.

Wearing a little jewellery can help too because it’s also reflective - especially gold jewellery if this suits your skin’s undertones. Now for the other physical cheat codes… in a 4-step process, first take a deep breath, then stand up tall and straight, pull your shoulders back, and smile. That’s it – 4 simple steps to looking and feeling confident. The best thing about this trick is that not only does it make you come across as more confident (even if you’re just faking it!) but it is also proven to have a positive effect on your mood.

So next time you’re feeling less than sparkly, try those 4 steps and feel the glow begin to radiate from within you!

That’s it, our top tips on ‘how to glow’. Do you have any to add? Hit us up on any of our socials @skygirlsbw to share yours!

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