trip to the gym would be fantabulous! But perhaps a bit over zealous. One simple step will start you on your way.Ī 5 a.m. Cut out a little bit of sugar, a few extra carbs, or that late night snack.
Take one bad eating or drinking habit, and change it today. When self-worth grows and flourishes, it is further fed by interludes of you attention. Respecting your inner soul and outer body is the first step in creating a you self-worth. It is a proven fact that not being satisfied with your appearance or image is a direct link to not feeling worthy of self-satisfaction or self-worth. But bottom line, the way you feel about yourself is the foundation for how you deal with everything else in your life. Please, I’m not here to preach about your diet, there are plenty of others that will do that. I bet that says a lot, doesn’t it? That burger with fries and late night ice cream doesn’t do much for your cholesterol, sugar or weight. …and you feel as healthy as the food you put in your mouth. So choose two or three of these tricks, and stick to them every day for one week – just one week – and you will be well on your way to a happier, more satisfied, more fulfilled you. I have no way of knowing what it is that makes every person “tick,” but I do know a variety of things that are sure fire ways to have an impact on almost everyone. Can you do that? Or shall I ask, are you willing to do that? I’m not saying to be selfish and arrogant I’m challenging you to do something each and every day that is just for yourself, that gives you the opportunity to experience simple little joys of the day, fleeting moments of smiles and self-satisfaction. I would like to challenge you to start and make every day about you. But today is a new day, and the beginning of a new you, if you are ready for the challenge. How frequently do you wish a day would be over? Or clients not come in? Or a co-worker just quit so you would never have to deal with them again? Or your boss takes a vacation and never returns? Or you win the lottery, even though you don’t play? Yeah, I know… we all do it. The trick is to look at every part of your day as such a gift… this is where the challenge arises. Even the unfortunate ones are opportunities to grow and learn. As is every experience, every client, every situation, and every encounter. It all ends well, it always does… and I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, but bottom line, I certainly have moments that I have completely lost me.
I have spent the last two years watching a flourishing business take twists, turns and dives, recovering in a new light. I have watched my babies grow from completely dependent tiny little beings, to five-foot eleven, 150 pound high schoolers’ (ugh). Perhaps you can relate… this year is a “significant” birthday for me… yeah, I’m not going to say it, but one that I truly thought would never happen. So this month’s article is just for you, and only you this month, it’s all about you. We give all of ourselves to our work, our clients, our family, and our friends… often to find that there is simply not a whole lot left for ourselves.
As professional aestheticians, we’re caregivers, “people” people, nurturers, and emotional laundry bins.