At the end of a long day and a longer week in which I worked hard and accomplished a lot, I came home and poured myself a glass of champagne. The reaction from my houseguest was curiosity as to what I was celebrating. My answer, “nothing in particular, everything in general”, gleaned more suspicious looks.
Why should the champagne stay in the fridge? I don’t wait for special occasions to give myself what I like. I don’t keep my silk PJs in the back of my closet, and I wear my favorite high heels whenever the mood strikes me – even if I’m just going to the drugstore. I’d rather wear them out from overuse than never get to enjoy them because they’re being “saved” inside bubble wrap.
If you don’t treat yourself like you are worth it, who will? You don’t need permission! What are you waiting for? Here are some suggestions in honor of the fact that you are totally worth it. Think up some to add and share with me.
- Use your best crystal glasses to drink your water everyday
- Break out the china, especially when you’re eating alone
- Wear perfume just to hang around the house
- Use your best jewelry
- Forget the sweat shirt, grab the cashmere sweater
- Light that fabulous scented candle
- Light the fireplace
- Never take a bath without bubbles
- Give really big hugs
- Say “I love you” as often as possible. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
This is a post by Kim Shand of Rethink Yoga. You can find Rethink Yoga’s Facebook page here. This has been posted with permission. You can find the original here.
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