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Self-Care Is Important



The past few weeks I had really been feeling down, and mostly, down about myself.  I realized that something needed to be done.  I couldn't, and shouldn't go on feeling this way.  I looked in the mirror, and although I wasn't seeing "fat," I was seeing "ugly," and that, to me, was worse.

Change.  I needed change.  For some reason, I have always embraced change.  I feel that change is good for the soul.

First step, is that I got my hair cut, and I got it cut short.  It hasn't been short in a few years.  It's not totally drastic, because my hair wasn't that long, in the first place, but it is a very noticeable difference.  Secondly, I went and ordered a couple of new pair of glasses.  I'm used to having more than one pair, and being able to choose what pair "fit my mood" every day before heading out.  Last time I got new frames, I could only pay for one pair.  Soon, I will have 3 pair to choose from to fit my mood.  I love having that option.  Next, I got a new pair of contact lenses to try.  I haven't been able to wear them in a couple of years, because we could never get them to work with both distance and close up.  Although I am used to wearing glasses all of the time, I am so happy that I won't have to wear them all of the time now.  Last, I took myself and got a manicure and pedicure.

I guess I was a little bit extreme on the money spending aspect, but, I feel better.  I have change.  I love the new hair style, so I'm not seeing "ugly."  The point is, I feel good.  It may have taken me doing a lot of different things for myself at one time, but it was worth every penny.  I feel like my attitude is better.  It is also helping me get motivated again to keep improving myself with weight loss and exercise.

I hope that my story is food for thought for anyone who is feeling like I was.  If you are feeling blue, if your self-esteem is down, think about how long it has been since you have done something for yourself, to take care of yourself, to make yourself feel better.  If it has been too long, then go do something.  Make a change!  You may not need all of the many things I did.  It may be something simple for you.  Whatever the case may be, take time for self-care.  It really will make a difference. 
 
Always remember – YOU ARE AMAZING!  Go out and make it a great day!


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