Why Don’t You…? By Bella Hadid

Courtesy of Tag Heuer

The jet-setting global ambassador of Tag Heuer talks evolving as a model, living in the moment and embodying the brand’s motto, “Don’t Crack Under Pressure”.

… EMBRACE YOUR OWN BRAND OF BEAUTIFUL?

If I could tell my younger self one thing, it’d be to stay true to myself. I like weird things, like knitting and just random things. I didn’t keep working with it because I didn’t want to appreciate it as much as I did, and now when I think back, I wish I had stuck with a lot of things and was more confident with the person I was.

… TRUST IN THE POWER OF HEALING CRYSTALS?

My collection has been growing. For my birthday, my agency got me this big crystal that now sits in my living room, and I think the aura it gives off is just so beautiful.

… DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY IN THE NEW YEAR?

In this industry, it’s so easy to crack under pressure. It’s a very pressuring system, and it’s the same for everyone, whether you’re a model, actress, or a writer. My goal is to stay strong, and make sure that my mind, body, and spirit are aligned to my beliefs. Last year, I was working a lot, so this year I want to try to space it out and give myself a little bit more time.

… RECOGNISE THE VALUE OF TIME?

Time is a blessing. Use it respectfully, and use it wisely. Everyone has 24 hours a day, and it just depends on what you make of it. Whether it’s working or spending it through the love you give or doing something for yourself, try to make yourself a better person.

BE KIND TO YOURSELF?

A lot of the time, I try to stay focused but sometimes, my mind gets all over the place. If you give 100 percent on something, it’s easier to stay in your own path and get through things. I always tell myself that everything happens for a reason, and you’re going to get through it no matter what. If you’re experiencing a low, just know that you’re going to come out the other side better and stronger.