Of course, being a mom of a toddler, with a husband who is constantly gone, a personal trainer - wearing gym clothes 24/7, and prepping for a compeition, this was something that had obviously not been on the top of my priority list - who has time to sit in front of a mirror for an hour to get pretty just to go clean house or make dinner or get sweaty at work? But just getting ready for church that morning (which was nothing fancy!) opened my eyes to that feeling you get when you do something good for yourself that makes you feel beautiful.
This weekend I practiced posing in my competition shoes with a friend of mine, and once I put those 5-inch heels on, that feeling instantly came back - my inner diva! I felt unstoppable, sexy, beautiful. So I decided to add a little more "me time" to my weekly routine. I realize I work in an industry where getting dressed up really isn't an option, but that doesn't mean I can't get some super cute athletic outfits that I feel great in, or straighten my hair and wear it down, or put on a full face of makeup, or wear some great smelling perfume!
I had some extra time today between clients so I went and got my nails done - Kira was at the babysitter, I had an hour and a half to kill, so I did something that made me feel pretty. :) I also bought some new skin care products this weekend so I can give myself little mini-facials at night (just two days of this stuff and my skin already looks better!), and I started whitening my teeth once a day so I can have that electric smile I once had in college before coffee was so important to me. :) I've been waking up a few minutes earlier so I can put on all my makeup for the day, and I'm planning to keep up with my spray tans so I can have a nice golden glow this Spring!
So what I'm saying is this: You don't need to look like a supermodel 7-days a week. That's not realistic. But do take a little extra time this week and pamper yourself a little. It's about building confidence and feeling good about yourself. It doesn't have to be something that costs money. It could be as simple as enjoying a glass of wine with a long bubble bath and a good book. Just do something that will bring out that inner diva - she's in there, and she's fierce! :)
Here are a couple of my favorite things I like to do when I want to bring out the diva!
~Shopping!!! Lol. This is always my first choice - who doesn't feel better in a new outfit? Although, I don't always get to go shopping because bills need to be paid and babies fed, but this is my favorite!
~Buy new skin care products and try them out. This not only keeps me on top of my skin care regimine, but sometimes I find something I really like.
~Wine + bubble bath + good book = amazing. :)
~Get a manicure or pedicure. I love getting my nails done - always makes me feel so girly!
~Get dressed up! Even if you're not going anywhere, put on something cute, do your hair and makeup and take pictures of yourself! It may motivate you to get out and do something.
~Plan a date with your hubby/boyfriend - these are the best to get dressed up for. Nothing beats watching your man's eyes light up when you get all dressed up for them. :)
~Girl's Night Out - enough said
~Get your teeth whitened - or whiten at home with Crest White Strips (my personal favorite!)
~Try out some new makeup
~Wear some hot high heels - instant diva-mode - seriously!
~Get a massage or any other spa treatment
~New hairstyle/cut/color - one of my favorite things to do
~Find a trusted photographer and do a sexy photoshoot. Get someone to do your hair and makeup if you can't and just have a good time - no one has to see them but you!
Those are my favorite things. If you have any ideas, share them as a comment, I'd love to hear. Take care of yourself, LOVE yourself, be confident, and have fun. :)
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