The term boundary has become a trendy topic among many.
Many people have begun practicing it in their professional or personal lives as a way to maintain peace. One particular individual that has experienced the benefits of placing boundaries in her life is singer and actress Kelly Rowland.
Rowland first gained recognition in the entertainment industry in the late 1990s with the girl group Destiny's Child. Over time, following the disbandment of Destiny's Child in 2006, Rowland embarked on a solo singing and acting career.
In addition to her professional success, Rowland would marry talent manager Tim Weatherspoon, and the couple would welcome two sons. Since then, the 42-year-old has maintained longevity within her career by also participating in other business ventures and gracing our Instagram timelines with her stunning beauty and picturesque life.
In a recent interview withEssence magazine, Rowland spoke about the measures she had to take over the years to preserve her mental health.
Kelly On How She Creates Boundaries
In the conversation, the "Like This" vocalist disclosed that she has been maintaining her mental health by being selective about the company she keeps around her.
Rowland explained that she set this boundary because she realized that the people an individual has in their "space could be as healthy or unhealthy as food choices."
"I do not have to be everywhere. And I choose the company I keep carefully. Who you have in your space could be as healthy or unhealthy as food choices. I also make a conscious decision to celebrate others, even on my social posts. It makes me feel good," she said.
Kelly On Her Friend Group
Later, Rowland raved about the circle of women she surrounds herself with.
Some of the mother of two's friends include Ciara, La La Anthony, Vanessa Bryant, Serena Williams, Destiny Child's group members Beyoncé, Michelle Williams, and many others.
"My friends, especially my women's circle, keeps me grounded and keeps me honest with my feelings. We celebrate each other's wins and pick each other up when we fall," she shared while describing how supportive her friends are.
With the amount of joy and peace that radiates from Rowland with every social media post, it appears she has found the answer to living a peaceful and fulfilling life.
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Gabrielle starts with a cleanser from U Beauty and follows that up with witch hazel (toner). "I was really lucky because I never really had crazy, problem skin," she said.
"Not until my hormones changed and it was like, 'is this acne? How do you get acne as a fully-grown ass woman?' But I found a way and I just had to start experimenting."
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Retinol
"Some people have very strong opinions about retinol in the daytime, mainly because of the sun. For me it's kinda interchangeable, because I'm psycho about protection from the sun," she explained.
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Gabrielle talked about her love for skincare devices. She uses Therabody Theraface Depuffing Wand to help push down the swelling and inflammation around her eyes. She then follows that up with Shani Darden Skin Care Facial Sculpting Wand.
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For moisturizer, she returns to U Beauty. "I started using U Beauty in September. I've never gotten more compliments on my face," she said.
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Next is PCA Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum and U Beauty The Return Eye Concentrate. "And with all the things I've used thus far, you have to commit to sunscreen because these products left without any protection from the sun will work against you," she said.
Lash Serums
"I don't know who else out there has a problem with TikTok Shop. I can't stop myself," she said. "The Babe Lash lash serum, the NuOrganic lash serum and I use one on one eye and the other on this one. And I just want to see which one is better."
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For sunscreen, she likes Allies of Skin The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel. "It just disappears right on my face," she said. Shen then ends her skincare routine with Winnie Harlow's Cay Skin Isle Lip Balm SPF 30.
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