Ever took the time to reaaallly work on yourself?
I just spent the last hour and a half pampering myself.
Now, before you read this post and say "Oh how self indulgent", keep in mind that I only get to properly pamper myself once a week. Meaning 45 mins in a hot shower scrubbing away all the impurities (as opposed to a 20 mins shower), tweezing, waxing, shaving of every stray and unwanted hair (TMI? Too bad.), and a relaxing self massage with my favorite essential oils afterwards. Ahhh feels damn good.
It's got me thinking about self image. In my opinion, everyone should have that one night a week (or every other week) where they cut off from the social world for a few hours and just indulge in whatever makes them feel good. For me, it started with a vanilla latte and 2 squares of Lindt 70% dark chocolate. Just a few hours ago I felt a little bit down and un-sexy. Now, damn, I feel like walking down a catwalk and booty shakin! It's the little things we should enjoy about ourselves.
Small things like this can make you feel good. And "once you feel good on the inside, it starts showing on the outside". Have you ever seen a woman or man who wasn't your typical drop-dead gorgeous model, but the way they held themselves up and their (excuse this term) "aura" was just so tantalizing?
It's because they feel good about themselves. Confidence, in other words (but not cockiness!). Some negative Nancy's say 'happiness is overrated', but these days I've been feeling happier than ever now that I've thrown myself back into art. I've even dropped a few pounds! All these little things can build up and make you stand up a little straighter, walk with a little more oopmh!, and make you feel like you belong in a catalogue!
Try it! Take one hour to really take care of yourself. Your skin, your hair, your nails, pamper them until you're as soft as a baby's bottom and glowing! You'll see how you'll feel and even how people will treat you!
Like I said, the way you perceive yourself is how others will perceive you. If you take care of yourself, that means you respect yourself, your body. Others will see that and will, in turn, respect you. Everything you think, say, or do will mirror back onto yourself. So would you rather feel sloppy? Or ShagTASTIC? ;D
Disclaimer: Yes, I AM writing this in my big fluffy robe whilst doing my nails and enjoying a cuppa tea. Try it yourself? ;)
I just spent the last hour and a half pampering myself.
Now, before you read this post and say "Oh how self indulgent", keep in mind that I only get to properly pamper myself once a week. Meaning 45 mins in a hot shower scrubbing away all the impurities (as opposed to a 20 mins shower), tweezing, waxing, shaving of every stray and unwanted hair (TMI? Too bad.), and a relaxing self massage with my favorite essential oils afterwards. Ahhh feels damn good.
It's got me thinking about self image. In my opinion, everyone should have that one night a week (or every other week) where they cut off from the social world for a few hours and just indulge in whatever makes them feel good. For me, it started with a vanilla latte and 2 squares of Lindt 70% dark chocolate. Just a few hours ago I felt a little bit down and un-sexy. Now, damn, I feel like walking down a catwalk and booty shakin! It's the little things we should enjoy about ourselves.
Small things like this can make you feel good. And "once you feel good on the inside, it starts showing on the outside". Have you ever seen a woman or man who wasn't your typical drop-dead gorgeous model, but the way they held themselves up and their (excuse this term) "aura" was just so tantalizing?
It's because they feel good about themselves. Confidence, in other words (but not cockiness!). Some negative Nancy's say 'happiness is overrated', but these days I've been feeling happier than ever now that I've thrown myself back into art. I've even dropped a few pounds! All these little things can build up and make you stand up a little straighter, walk with a little more oopmh!, and make you feel like you belong in a catalogue!
Try it! Take one hour to really take care of yourself. Your skin, your hair, your nails, pamper them until you're as soft as a baby's bottom and glowing! You'll see how you'll feel and even how people will treat you!
Like I said, the way you perceive yourself is how others will perceive you. If you take care of yourself, that means you respect yourself, your body. Others will see that and will, in turn, respect you. Everything you think, say, or do will mirror back onto yourself. So would you rather feel sloppy? Or ShagTASTIC? ;D
Disclaimer: Yes, I AM writing this in my big fluffy robe whilst doing my nails and enjoying a cuppa tea. Try it yourself? ;)
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